tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post2177598478041017241..comments2023-10-26T05:08:18.170-07:00Comments on Echoes of Grace: Question of the DayAmazing Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12788890988002911896noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post-75288096302884805292009-10-25T22:38:08.292-07:002009-10-25T22:38:08.292-07:00I hesitate to comment here on this -probably shoul...I hesitate to comment here on this -probably should be quiet I suppose but to be honest, I too get a little tired of the the accusations that get put out about liberals -of which I usually fall on that side of the fence. Why? Because I think of myself as a person of faith; I am a member of a church, raised my children as members too and now my grandchildren. No, we -my children and I are far from being perfect especially with our church membership and activity but we do go when we can, more importantly though, we do participate in various church activities to benefit the church as well as our community and we DO believe, I think, in the same God as the conservative faction addresses in prayer too. I feel like I am being slammed for my beliefs too much of the time, just as you say you feel that is happening to you. I don't think I am a terrible person for my beliefs -religious or sociological or even economic. A cousin of mine even went so far as to tell me I have "Called God a liar" because I believe in Gay Rights -same as I believe I am entitled to fair treatment, same as others are entitled to fair treatment regardless of race, ethnicity,religion, gender or sexuality. All of us -regardless -are still God's children and you know, that also includes people who are not of the Christian faith too. We don't hold only place in God's eyes -all are welcome, or are supposed to be. One of my favorite hymns I learned as a child was "Red and Yellow, Black and White, All are precious in his sight" and I always believed that meant to cover all other aspects as well too.<br />If I offend the conservatives here with my response, I apologize. However, I don't feel there is a need to label liberals -tarring all of us in essence with the same brush -as being Satan personified.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post-80564661686432680692009-10-21T09:25:21.694-07:002009-10-21T09:25:21.694-07:00My faith keeps me strong and gets me through each ...My faith keeps me strong and gets me through each day, no matter what the day brings. I know Who is in charge of my life. Like Katherine,I'm good with that. Big hugs, honey...Traveling Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676508973837237488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post-17353914751801342722009-10-21T08:44:48.763-07:002009-10-21T08:44:48.763-07:00It is nothing new.
In just about all of my work ...It is nothing new. <br /><br />In just about all of my work situations I have been just about the only person of faith at my level.<br /><br />I don't proselytize or preach. But there might be a scripture on my desk or KLOVE streaming from my computer. People know I go to church...most know which one.<br /><br />People feel the need to say, "I don't use religion" and I always smile and nod. I get people wanting to debate evolution v creation v intelligent design. ALL the time. But I studied Biology and have read Darwin. <br /><br />For every charlatan and criminal there are 100 faithful who are truly doing the work of God. When people challenge me with the Bakers and Jones I point them to places like IJM.org<br /><br />Being strong in your faith means you get challenged everyday.<br /><br />I'm good with that.katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post-39338436277804498502009-10-21T08:36:53.156-07:002009-10-21T08:36:53.156-07:00I've found the liberals to be the most bigoted...I've found the liberals to be the most bigoted lot of them all. You have to believe in everything they believe in or you are branded a racist or uneducated. Not very opened minded if you ask me.<br /><br />Have a terrific day sweetie. Big hug and lotsa lovies. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31232156.post-62589286382957496662009-10-21T05:51:07.057-07:002009-10-21T05:51:07.057-07:00i have had my problems with organized religion ove...i have had my problems with organized religion over the years too but faith is faith wherever you find it.<br /><br />hugs, bee<br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.com