Religion and Politics.

Wow!  Where do I begin?  I mean, my dear Grandfather always taught me never to argue those two topics because they could be deadly. I know he was referring to the topic of politics specifically because in Puerto Rico, if you say something wrong to the wrong party, you could die, quickly!

To give you a short scenario, I have a friend that just happens to be an ex, that is now a Jehovah's Witness.  As usual, I respect all religions as long as you don't push yours on me.  Anyway, we were having a great conversation until it went the wrong way, Religion.

I tried explaining to her that in "MY OPINION", I'm good with my feelings on religion.  I know that God almighty loves me and that I will be saved as long as I believe and submit to Jesus Christ as my Savior.  I try to treat others as they should be treated and I sincerely believe that all God wants for us is to be happy.

I know her intentions are good intentions and that she is just trying to help me, but I also know that she has been programmed to be the way she is when it comes to that.  For some reason, however, I feel that she wants to break out of that position and be who she used to be herself and when she feels like she is about to stray, she quickly turns to the bible.

Of course, that's her decision.  I respect that.  But again, please don't get upset if I don't want to hear it.  This lead to a very heated "Debate" and I attempted to end it as we usually do, let's "Agree to disagree" but for some reason this time, she refused.  Don't know why.

Okay, for this one time, I will give you an idea of what my feelings are about religion.  I was raised Catholic.  Of course when I was younger it was the hip religion to be in.  I didn't know better because I was a baby and a young lad in Catholic school.

After learning about different ones, I come to the conclusion that there has to be some sort of compromise in the middle.  There is one constant in all religions and that is that there is ONE Supreme Being.  Whether it is God, Allah, Jehovah, Buddha, etc....

The beliefs stand that you follow the teachings of this being.  If you really look at it, the actual spirit of the Bible, Torah and so forth, say the same thing.  "Treat others as you would want to be treated."  That's why it's called the golden rule.

These Spirits/energies that we believe in are all around and have a tendency of making us feel good and leading us in the directions that we need to go.  That is, of course, if you truly and honestly believe in them.

Yes, if you were to ask me what is my "Religion" I would answer Christian Catholic.  I think I am, however, a freelance Christian Catholic and I enjoy it very much.  More of a Charismatic Conservative if you will.  If I can respect yours, please give me the courtesy of respecting mine.

"Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you"

As far as my friend, the JW.  I will always love you for the friend that you are.  I hope that this doesn't get you upset with me.  Either way, I know where I stand.  Thanks for listening, I enjoyed writing this entry.