The first six years of my life led me to believe that there was no God, and the people who believed in him were hypocrites. I won't go into the graphic details, but it's been hard to trust people who call themselves Christian.
I let myself go to a church in Bellingham and absolutely loved it. It was a non denominational Christian church called Oikos. The dress was casual, people were genuine, and the pastor really made you feel like family. I stopped going there because we moved.
Now, I get the feeling I'm missing something again. I know it's not a baby, because we aren't ready for that. I know that I need a God in my life...I need that faith. I have morals, but I just need to believe.
I need to be baptized. That didn't happen when I was younger, because I was "too little." (I was about 5...and the next day I saw a newborn baby get baptized, so I knew something was up...) I think committing to that is really a symbol that you're committing your being and your life to something greater than yourself.
Feedback?
Hey girl do you still check your gmail? I just sent you "Final Portfolio" from my nonfic class. My response is "Good Christian Morals."
ReplyDeleteReligion makes me uncomfortable and angsty. I don't believe in God, gods, or anything like that. I can't say I "don't believe in anything" because that's not right. (That's not even the definition of athiest, really, Atheists just don't believe in god or gods lol. Just in case you were wondering).
I believe in things like friendship, trust, and goodness.
I think it is great that people can find wholesomeness in religion. I've always wished for it, but I've tried and tried and I just can't believe it.
I wish you luck in your religious endeavors. :)
I checked that and got it, but when I opened it there was nothing there... :/ try resending it?
ReplyDeleteWere you able to read it and everything?
ReplyDeleteYeah..that was REALLY good!
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