Someone had the ignorant audacity to post on my facebook timeline, "Why do you let (insert name of religion) people comment on your page? I thought you were a true (insert name of religion). You're damned with them for permitting it." Then, the individual began attacking people on my timeline who were not of their religious beliefs. They've been banned.
I've spent extended time with people of many religions. I was raised by Christian parents, a preacher dad and very god fearing devout Pentecostal mom , then trained by a Buddhist and then was taught music and dance by many a hindu. As Gandhi stated, "Like the bee gathering honey from different flowers, the wise man accepts the essence of different scriptures, and sees only the good in all religions."
I am a simple girl and in remaining simple, I am continually aware that there are no profane events or people in life. Everything and everyone is sacred; including that which and those whom I personally do not understand (perhaps especially so.)
However, though I do not understand those who hate other groups, I do not tolerate hate speech of any kind in my home, including here on my blog or on my facebook page. I prefer to learn and grow with and from everyone... except those who want to destroy others purely because they hold different beliefs.
Live and let live. Or take it somewhere else.
Very respectfully
Ruby -
I've spent extended time with people of many religions. I was raised by Christian parents, a preacher dad and very god fearing devout Pentecostal mom , then trained by a Buddhist and then was taught music and dance by many a hindu. As Gandhi stated, "Like the bee gathering honey from different flowers, the wise man accepts the essence of different scriptures, and sees only the good in all religions."
I am a simple girl and in remaining simple, I am continually aware that there are no profane events or people in life. Everything and everyone is sacred; including that which and those whom I personally do not understand (perhaps especially so.)
However, though I do not understand those who hate other groups, I do not tolerate hate speech of any kind in my home, including here on my blog or on my facebook page. I prefer to learn and grow with and from everyone... except those who want to destroy others purely because they hold different beliefs.
Live and let live. Or take it somewhere else.
Very respectfully
Ruby -
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