Today I wanted to relate an experience about interfaith fellowship. One night I was at work, as that was the norm through my university years. While walking out to the lunchroom for break me and a reserve marine overheard a melodic sound. Curious, we peeked around the corner to see the source of the sound to see a man kneeling on a rug in a private corner. Under the marine's breath, he started muttering some annoyed comments. Trying to be respectful of both the praying man's beliefs and giving the marine his dignity, I asked if the marine feels that all people have the right to their beliefs. Knowing where I was going with this question he stopped his mutterings.
I find it interesting that with so much available when it comes to principles of freedom repeated all of the time they are only realized when we face them personally. I'm sure that the marine felt strong about freedoms but was letting popular views cloud his perspective.
Another curious thing I came across today was when someone expressed that they were sure about the truthfulness of their beliefs at one time while now they are unsure. I've always been confused with these statements. Much like saying at one time they were sure the sky was blue but now they are unsure. I wonder if we've become so hyper sensitized that when we are left to stand on our own convictions that the glamour fades. Much like the parritioner that waits for revivals to come into town to come to church and lacks the personal enthusiasm to stick to their convictions.
Considering these experiences I think it's important to keep moving on our journey of faith. With every footsteps of faith regardless of our individual pace of ability to keep up with others.
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