Why is it that "liberal" people are constantly telling conservatives, especially conservative Christians, that they can't believe what they do?
Liberal minded individuals always remind us to be open and tolerant--something they most certainly are not! Sure, they are open and tolerant to the things they think are okay, but are they tolerant of people who believe homosexuality is wrong, abortion should be illegal and the belief that Jesus is the only way to salvation?! No, they are definitely not open to that.
My fury was fueled by a "status" on Facebook of a gay friend. It said he was "tired of bigots". Hmmm...yet, who is the bigot?
Bigots believe their way is superior to all other ways. They believe their way is the only way. Also, bigots are prejudice and intolerant of others. Hmmmm, I can see the connection between the words "bigot" and "Christian". However, are "liberal thinkers" not also bigots by this definition? They view the world in many shades of gray, believing that no one way is the right way...but isn't this a belief in and of itself? They are opposed to those who believe there is only one truth, not many different truths. They scoff at those who hold the opposite opinion. They think the only right way is to believe that no one way is the right way.
So, can either groups truly call each other bigots? I don't think so.
On another related note, I am tired of being made to feel that my views are mean, unfair, "old school", intolerant or just plain stupid. I disagree and also think it is wrong to accuse me of holding "bad beliefs". So what if I think homosexuality is a matter of one's surroundings more than a matter of genetics? So what if I believe a fetus is a baby and should have a right to life? Why do these things have to be constantly criticized? Yet, if I were to bring up my criticisms, I would be made to look like a fool or a bad person? In fact, I am afraid to tell people with opposing viewpoints my views, because I don't want to upset them. I know how they will react.
It's unjust and I am tired of it. I want to stand up for what I believe in, and not feel as though I am being judged for it. I try not to judge others, and I would appreciate it if people would do the same for me. No one can judge us, but God. And until that day comes, I would like it if people would save their critiques of my life and everyone else's.
And, by the way, all of this most definitely makes it possible to have the gay friend that I do have. I'm not judging him as an individual, but still find his way of life to be wrong. However, I won't ridicule him for that. I must command the same respect from him as well, and if he tries to tell me my way of thinking is wrong...well, we're going to have to have a few words.
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