It got me thinking though about our expectations of others and when we feel ‘obligated’ to shove someone in the direction we think they should go. Now before I write this little rant I want everyone to know that I fully understand and empathize with those in Moore, OK and the news that the death […]
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Obviously, I see myself as always right, I know everything, and all of my opinions are accurate and well thought out! Okay- I know you couldn’t see or hear me laughing as I typed that, but it was really hard to do with a straight face. I am NOT always right, nor do I know everything, and sometimes I […]
Well today is apparently a day I should be aware of. It is International Day Against Homophobia. There is something about this that I don’t like – it is the term “homophobia.” A phobia implies an irrational fear – but most people aren’t afraid of homosexuals, they just don’t like or agree with them. I […]
I started this blog with the intention of creating a community of sorts where people of different beliefs and values could discuss them without all the animosity we usually see on blogs or articles about touchy subjects. So far I would say that we are doing a fine job of that here and I love […]
I am writing this post to use as a response to people who say that because I have opinions and share them that I am some sort of hypocrite for calling my blog “Tolerant People.” I am going to explain the difference between tolerant and opinionated – now I know most of you who follow my blog understand the […]