Thursday, September 11, 2008

Here's the thing.....

If you want to share your opinion, views, beliefs, I am more than happy to read, listen and consider BUT you have to also read, listen and consider my opinions, views and beliefs as well.

Talk all you want about what YOU think is right, just understand that it doesn't mean you are. People who cannot even entertain an opposing concept do not do so because they are so secure in their beliefs, they so so because they are close minded and fearful. I can honestly tell you that I 100% know what I believe and why. I can clearly elaborate to anyone who cares to listen (and that means actually listen and hear with respect) why I feel the way I do. I also can listen to and consider opposing beliefs, in fact, I really welcome hearing the how and why people believe what they do, sometimes I have even rethought my stance on something because the argument they made. However, hiding behind clearly skewed articles, a book of man's words or the preachings of your church will not convince me that those are your true feelings, those are other people's beliefs that you are hiding behind.

4 comments:

Ree said...

Well put!! My feelings exactly!!

A Jersey Girl said...

Gosh Rebecca, I will do a better job listening. I didn't realize I had upset you so. Especially with all you have on your plate right now.

Tribe Mama said...

em, not you and you know it!

A Jersey Girl said...

I know:)