The big question....

[songrl20]

So I read a post today on another blog from a good friend of mine.  I found myself agreeing with so much of what she said.  It was on the topic of relgion (i.e. one of those things you're not supposed to discuss in mixed company).  This may not make sense since you did not read the post, but I chose to write it as a response to her

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Very Well Said

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I don't know why I didn't think of how this post might resonate with you. I was aware of what happened with your family and church as a result of your decisions with Scott.

Like you, I'm living with my boyfriend before marriage. We've received mixed degrees of support and disagreement.

I think what bothers me most is when people choose to be extremely negative and hurtful, and then believe that "it's ok" because "it's their religion." There comes a time when people need to step back and remove the "religion goggles" and see how their reactions are hurting friends and family.

I completely agree with you that god IS about Love, and that's what I choose to keep as my goal at all times when thinking of religion. I don't personally believe that God would encourage rifts in family in His name, because one member decides that they are adult enough to make a decision that is best for them.

I know that you were extremely hurt by how the members of your church reacted, and how you were blacklisted. It's terrible that you're dealing with "gossip" about "your behavior". I truly hope that in time you'll be able to find or return to the church that's best for you, where you can use your gorgeous voice to continue praising god. :)