For thousands of years Christians have been trying to force the world into their set of beliefs. Why? I've thought about this for a long time and the only reason I can come up with is that they really did take that whole flock of sheep thing in the bible quite literally.
I don't mean to single them out here. But I have never been told I am going to burn in eternal hell by a Muslim, I've never been proseltyzed to by a Jew. No Shinto priest has ever accosted me in the Wal-Mart parking lot waving pamphlets. And no Buddhist has ever denied me service for the Pentacle I wear around my neck.
On the other hand I *have* been doused with holy water by my ex mother in law. And that is only one specific example in a slew of attempts to "save" me in the last 6 years that I've been proudly Wiccan.
I've tried to fight knowledge with knowledge. But, it's kind of difficult when you are citing specific facts of your belief and the person you are supposed to be debating just keeps saying "Repent or you're going to hell" or some other such drivel. Telling me I'm going to hell is about as effective as damning me to Never-Never Land. In fact I think that I may have a higher belief in Never-Never Land.
They cannot just accept that I am HAPPY in my beliefs. It's what works for me. I don't believe in Satan. I don't believe that God is only present if you are standing before a little red candle in a church. I don't believe that telling all my wrong doings to a mortal man once a week will guarantee me a seat in the clouds. And I DO NOT believe that I can "sin" as much as I like all week as long as I attend church on Sunday and am "truly" sorry. Only to be absolved for another week of debauchery. I did not even believe that one when I *was* a Christian.
I take responsibility for my own actions. Right or wrong. When I hurt people I say I'm sorry. When I hurt myself I try to fix it. I do not blame it on an evil being trying to take over my soul. I do not need a scapegoat.
I am happy, I am free, and I do not have to live in fear of my Gods. They are there to help and love, not to punish. I have a very close personal parent/child like relationship with the God and Goddess. They speak to me, They visit with me, I do not need a man to bring me closer to Them.
I do not care if you are Christian. It doesn't bother me in the slightest. In fact I'm happy for you. I'm thrilled that you have found your path. Just don't try to force me to walk it with you.
If you are Christian and you want to tell me to repent my evil ways despite all I've just said you can email me here: Kelly, you are Satan incarnate.
