Quote From: bearcourageThat is basically what I was trying to say. And if you will reread my post you will see that I stated I do admire and respect anyone that holds beliefs and sticks to them even if I do not share the same beliefs. I was not critisizing her in any way. I understand that alot of people do not agree with the lifestyle due to religious beliefs and that is fine. To be honest, if the whole world had the exact same belief system then it would be a very boring place and there would not be so many religions. We as humans should be secure enough within ourselves as well of our beliefs that we can speak with someone who believes differently without anger. Anger comes from fear and fear comes from one questioning themselves, often times. This holds true when it comes to many subjects, not just this one. I have a very good friend that is in no way related to this lifestyle. She holds very strong religious beliefs and never wavers on them. But at the same time, she can sit and speak with someone that doesn't share her beliefs and give them the opportunity to speak and them carry on an intelligent conversation without anger or dismissing the other person because they do not believe as she does. Is the other person able to change her belief system? No because she is secure in what she believes. Maybe some of the people that are so critical so take a look within themselves and ask why this subject brings such a strong angry reaction? You don't have to agree with someone but disrespecting them for stating their views makes it look as though you question you own self.
You said so well what I believe, and likely shorter too. :)
Best wishes.
