Today is a day to go down in history. While, I did not vote for Obama I sat here this morning wondering why I didn't. I let people sway my vote and it was very clear to me this morning that I was proud to say that was my president. When he was being sworn in tears just fell out of my eyes and his speech brought even more tears. I truly believe this man is going to bring about a new light in our country and he will change it for the good.
A friend of mine messaged me last night to tell me that she couldn't believe that he was going to our president because he is not a christian. This struck a chord in my because my brother is not a christian nor is his wife. BUT, they do believe in God. As does Obama. This friend of mine told me that my brother and sister in law were going to hell because they are not christians. I somehow cannot believe this. My sister in law goes to her church faithfully every week. She goes to the Temple she is Indian and thats what she was brought up to believe but she will tell you anyday that she fully believes in God. I don't mind people being set in their beliefs its a beautiful thing but to bash and say that others beliefs are wrong just because you are so close minded in beyond me. It really got to me. I sat here for hours crying and asking myself if what I believed in was going to get my into heaven and if I teach my daughter what I believe in...and Im wrong...what if she doesnt get into heaven because of my mistake. But, then I thought...I have faith in my faith. I believe what I believe and I believe in my Lord and savior up above. And my daughter will be brought up to know that there is a God. But my daughter will not be brought up to bring others down just because they do not believe EXACTLY what she does. She will be open minded like I am and know that judging people no matter what is WRONG and thats exactly what my friend was doing last night. She was making it her right to judge people and say who is going to heaven and who is not... and in the bible it says judge not and be not judged.
I dont know why I am writing all this but it just got to me and I had to spill my guts I suppose.
At any rate Obama is now officially our president and I, for one, am proud that I am a part of this and that my child will be a part of this history making moments in time.
I hope I don't get bashed for some things I said but they are just my beliefs.
Hope you all are doing well.
Brittany<3
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i think ignorance is once of the biggest illnesses in the US. We are such an intolerant country and if people don't feel the way we feel then it is them who is wrong. I believe he is a Christian but even if he isn't that is fine with me also. I think he has the right intentions going into this very important job. I think we will do his best to make peace with our enemies and bring are allies back to us. Our country is a mess right now and no one could go in a make it better over night. Not John McCain, not George Bush, Not Hillary Clinton, and Not Barack Obama. It will be a long road for us all over the next few years or so but hopefully we can mend the wounds and find a new respect for people who are not just as we are.
Jesus preached about tolerance and forgiveness not hatred and bigotry.
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