If you asked me what my religion is, I would say Christian. If you asked me if I believe in God, I would answer with a resounding yes. If someone asked of my view on life, faith and hope are two of the factors that brings me peace and balance and I am never shy or afraid to tell someone that.
That being said, many people have opinions on how you should live your life. Things you should abstain from, things you should rejoice in etc. I respect everyone's religion, opinions and views on life - because that is their life, not mine. I do not believe as human beings we have any right whatsoever to tell someone they are wrong. However, I am very tired of people telling me about sins, about right and wrong - like they actually have the authority to tell me these things.
If I offend anyone with this post then I'm sorry, but this is my opinion and it does not have to be yours. I believe in God. Does that mean I need to abstain from drinking? That I need to abstain from having sex? That I must dress a certain way, or speak a certain way? That I must constantly feel GUILT every time I do something that is not of the proper order?
Do not question my life, do not lecture me on sex. Sex is a beautiful thing, and though I tried with all my might to convince myself to believe it was for marriage only - alas I can not. Love is not something that is based solely off marriage. I believe love of many shapes and sizes will grace your life many times, and sex is apart of that cycle. I do not see it as a bad thing, I wasn't raised that way. I do not see having a couple of drinks out with friends deems me any less fit to have faith than another person.
To me, life is about kalos kai agathos - the balance of the good & the beautiful. The balance between life and God. I choose how I live that life, and I feel no guilt for that.
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