March 02, 2018

Respecting another's religion

Contrary to what others believe, witches don't believe in forcing their religion on anyone. On a writing site I dabble on, the topic came up and someone mentioned that We do. Though what she failed to mention was how we do this, but stated that we do. Interesting eh?
Personally, I dislike talking about my religion to people unless they start the conversation first. Usually when someone starts it I will tell them that I will answer their questions if they have any. I won't talk about it unless they ask the questions for me to answer. Less headaches this way and they are able to find out exactly what they want to know.
I refuse to babble on and on about my beliefs because I feel that in a way I'm forcing my religion on them by telling them something they may not be interested in. The first time I just babbled I was accused of trying to convert someone when all I was doing was telling them about my religion as they had asked me to.
I had a wonderful talk with a sweet Christian lady, Olga, who used to work with me. She is the only Christian who has ever sat down with me and had a polite conversation with me about religion. She was far from being judgmental and was curious to know about what makes me... well... Me! She asked questions and I answered them honestly. She also answered questions that I had. She accepted my beliefs and has respect for me and I, in turn have respect for her and her beliefs.
This is how things should be. There is no reason for folks to not get along with it comes to religion as no religion is the one true religion.

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