Passion

Is there something you are passionate about? I mean something that deep down you feel so strongly about you are willing to say things you know may be misconstrued? Or you feel so strongly thet you almost feel an obligation to inform others? I have that passion. I know my opinions are not shared by all and thats ok, they shouldn't be. But let me give you a challenge.....Do not fall prey to the whims of others. Do not let anyone dictate what you think. Learn for yourself. Whether it be politics, or religion, or the very values that you hold dear, examine your motives, make sure they are yours and not a deep seeded motivation brought on by years of indoctrination from a world bent of making the most secure among us have feelings of inadequacy that can only be overcome by getting on thier side. When in college I was in a religious studies class at a Christian university. One assignment was to attend other services, Catholic, Jewish, any that we could get into, and then write about it. The exercise was to bring our thinking back to its roots, to understand why we believe what we do. I challenge each of you to do the same. I go over the top with my posts for a reason, to make you think. For some I am sure all I do is make them mad, for others I am sure I make them laugh at this idiot, but for some I hope it opens their eyes, not only to the topic, but to the passion that I have for what I type. My roots are strong in Judeao Christian ethics. I try not to cross that line. I respect all races, I respect all genders and yes I respect all political views. But I do not agree with any that I think are going to be detrimental to this country and most importantly its people. I think the opportunities we had growing up are fading away. Studies show that for the first time in several generations, this group of kids will NOT have it better than thier parents. That concerns me, I want to change that. I just want it known that I know I sound irritated, and yes I am, we all should be. We are on a slippery slope that this country is not built for. God once was a staple in this Country, so much so his name was placed on our money. His name is on the walls of Congress. His book is still sworn on to stand for truth and honor in our justice system. Prayer still opens congress. When a national emergency arrises the churches fill and we see once again that prayer is still needed. So why can't we follow his tenants? Jesus was a lot of things but one thing he was not was tolerant. He loved the sinner so much that he always asked for them to turn from thier sin and follow him. He pointed out what they were doing was wrong and simply said go and sin no more. He is the example. We should not tolerate the sinful ways of our nation. We should not become cozy with mediocrity. We should not ignore the lies and deception that are told to further causes. It has gone on far too long. It is time to stand up and be passionate about what we believe in. It used to be God, Family and Country, now I think it is more like Me, Myself and I. If we don't reconnect with the passion that made this country what it is we will never be what this Christian nation once was.....and thats a fact.