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And I'm sure being reduced to minimum-wage jobs by rich people is frustrating as well... (posted in
Housekeeping in Naples Florida)
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In general, there are characteristics (race, age, height, weight, etc.) that really don't measure a person's inward character...they are external indicators and have absolutely nothing to do with their character...therefore when someone states as a blanket they don't date _______ (fill in the blank) it is prejudicial and frankly their loss...however, my personal belief is different when it comes to religion.
Religion, well I prefer the term faith actually because it's more of an action word, so faith is a highly internal indicator. It is a life commitment, it absolutely should define everything one does in life as it gives meaning to life and orients life. I hope I am making sense...therefore, I believe if I am truly living out my faith, it would be very hard to share the most intimate of relationships with someone who does not share my faith. This has nothing to do with loving or liking a person, but it does have everything to do with making a commitment to someone who doesn't share the MOST integral part of one's life. Moreover, the context of marriage is almost always with children who come along and I also imagine it very difficult to raise children when mom and dad share different viewpoints.
Now, I am by no means saying families can't work this way, I'm sure they do. But I personally would be like Emily and would say that someone who shares my faith in Christ is the number 1 thing I look for in a person (along with many other important things like respect for women, humility, etc.). I think we're so scared of taking a stance on things, on having personal beliefs and values, because we are in a time period where everything should be "relative" so as not to "offend" people. Well, being relative IS a stance, and it's a stance that I don't necessarily subscribe to. I get that many Christians don't always show Christ's love, precisely showing WHY Christ had to die for our many many shortcomings...but I'm sure not preaching about Christ's love as if to say I'm perfect.
Anyway, I hope this made sense and it wasn't meant to offend in any way...but I do think there are many Christians who believe there is much risk and damage that can be done in marriages between two people who share different religions. (posted in
For once, I was offended)
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follow-up: the situation ended up being a bit better than I was informed initially...at least for the family...now there are other issues with professional relationships but i'd rather have to work at those than screw over families who are coming to us to go a good thing. (posted in
Nothing I can do...)
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