Religion, Politics & Opinions...Oh my!

Unless you live under a rock, you are aware of the debt issue in America. It is stressing out my family beyond belief, but does anyone know that? NOPE! Why not? Because I choose NOT to push my beliefs on any other living being. That includes my children, husband, best friends, acquaintances, even the damn dog.

I believe in God and try to live my life with a strong sense of pride in my religion. Does anyone know how strong my love for MY God is? Nope! Why not? Again, I choose NOT to push my beliefs on anyone.

Recently there have been a lot of religious and political posts on FB and another forum that I follow. I don't mind them at all, until it directly effects me. Until someone says something that causes them to not only make themselves look like a jackass, but makes me look bad as well. You don't always know who is reading your posts on an open forum or social media site, but you should always be careful to not offend.

Then again, this IS America, the land of the "free" So go ahead and say what you want to say. Call me a bible beater for believing in God, assume that I'm an idiot for watching reality TV, or a baby killer because I am ProChoice. There are a lot of things about me that only my closest friends and family know. Things that one might be surprised to learn, and just because I am your "friend" on FB or wherever else, doesn't mean I actually agree with you. I am just not one to argue and FORCE my opinion on anyone. No matter how wrong I think they are, they have their own opinion, just as I do. I choose to not voice my opinion in public places. There are a million and one sites out there where you can vent your opinion with people who are like-minded.

I guess my point here is this; Have a little respect when you are arguing with someone. Think about what you say before you say it. Remember that there is no harm in a little debate, there is just no point in taking it further than that. Friendships do not need to be questioned because of difference in religious or political views. That is what makes us who we are. I have a lot of friends who do not believe in God, who are strong republicans, who have no opinion at all on either side - and I am okay with that. I love them for who they are, not for what or who they believe in or who they vote for. Life is too short to judge.

With that, I would like to post something here that I normally would not. I just think everyone needs a little comic relief once and awhile - and I feel as though Fran Lebowitz has done the best job of explaining the debt crisis in her recent interview with Jimmy Fallon. So Enjoy:


www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2011/07/fran-lebowitz-sheds-light-on-politics-football/