I grew up in an intolerant family. My father being a Pentecostal Minister, and my Mother far more a religious zealot then my Father. I love them both, but in time I found their paths were quite off from my own.
It took time, but I slowly formed a view of acceptance of others and the paths that others take. My current wife is a charismatic Christian, and I truly respect that. My daughter (from a previous marriage) is being raised with Christian principals, and I respect that as well. The Christian path is no longer mine, but I respect others to follow the path of their hearts.
In my lifetime, I was a Christian, Buddhist, Scientologist, and a Pagan/Occultist. I learned that each of these paths seemed to work, so long as I was compatible with it. The result of which, was a world view that I adopted - which taught me to respect the beliefs of others and encourage people to find their path that is true to their heart.
Recent events have caused me write this blog. Normally I avoid the naysayers and negative agenda's of the Fundamentalist Right-Wing movements... but lately it's been unavoidable.
The Fundamental Christian movement has some great material to actively attack. Namely these two come to mind:
Mary Baxter
Dr. Robert Morey
Each week, I'm hoping to add some responses to material that is out on the net, as well as floating around in other media. I'm tired of this intolerance. I'm tired of the ignorance and wrong views espoused by various religious groups, and individuals.
I believe in a person's free thinking and spiritual choices, but when their choices begin an invasion of the souls of others, I will make a stand to expose their own hidden agenda's and illusions.
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