I believe it is best as a society to be educated in the religions around us.........around the world. I am a Christian. I believe in God and Jesus Christ. Do I know everything about the Bible or its history? No. Have I studied other religions? Yes. Do I agree with all of them? No, but that's OK. That's what makes the world unique. If everyone were the same, gosh, that would be boring.
Do I follow the Bible word-for-word in my everyday life? No. I make mistakes - everyone does. I am not perfect, but I know I will be forgiven and I will continue to learn about my faith. We are all life-long learners, because we will never know everything about religion or life. I am fascinated about other religions and enjoy learning about their history, traditions and stories.
I work at an independent Lutheran University. Faith is a big part of my job. Students and families always ask about our faith on campus. We are an inviting campus of all faiths and beliefs. We do not judge or dismiss anyone because of their religion. This is why I love my University and enjoy working there - I believe in what I am representing as a faculty member. I believe religion is a choice.
I was not raised in the Church, as they say. I was not baptized until I was 28. My parents wanted it to be my choice. I used to resent them for that growing up, because almost everyone I knew was baptized. I felt like the odd one out. My peers would give me an odd look when I told them I wasn't baptized. Now that I am older, I am glad I was baptized when I was, because I understand the importance and purpose of it more now than I did growing up.
Religion.......the Bible......and the community at church.....saved my life. My divorce tore me apart. I was lost. I needed guidance and an understanding of why I was going through that pain. Calvary Church really helped give me direction and make sense of my life. Before then, I felt like I had no purpose in my life. I started going to GracePoint (my church now) almost a year ago and my life has been transformed completely. I am so thankful for Calvary for putting my life back on track and for GracePoint for making me whole again.
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