i understand. I like reading the bible, and I don't consider scriptures to be harrassing, but, i do find comments about other religions offending. I think other religions are interesting and I like to research them. I've taken many world religion classes and I enjoy that. My personal belief is Christianity, but I am not offended by other religions and I certainly do not find them stupid. They are people too. Jesus loved everyone no matter who they were. Tax collectors,leapers, fishermen, even whores. He defended them and helped them. Yes, they were changed afterwards, but he loved them regardless. He also forgave those who didn't believe, so shouldn't christians follow his example? I believe that it is wonderful to teach people about him, but only if they want to be taught. I believe that we should listen to other people and learn about their religions and their culture as well. I believe it is important to our own. Even if it is different or unethical in our own eyes. I try to keep an open mind. People convert everyday and find a faith they never thought they had. I think it is wonderful to believe in something, even if it isn't my faith they believe in. It means people have hope. Hope means that someday they might find a way or a path that might lead them to Jesus . . . you never know.
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