We Aren't As Smart As We Seem

I know a lot of people in retail stores in my home town because I have worked in retail in the past. I was in a store over the weekend and while paying I overheard a conversation between a cashier and a customer.The customer had given the cashier some cash and some change and the cashier had no idea how much to give them back. Maybe you have been in line and this has happened to you. 

Then I remembered being where that young cashier was and thinking to myself how it blew my mind as well. Many of these kids are straight A students and school and are great at math, so why can they not count back change to a customer?

The reason is that they spend so much time in schools teaching these complex forms of algebra that they neglect to teach fundamentals. I remember as a student being able to use the quadratic equation but when it came to nickles and dimes I was lost. It seems as though the things most practical to life are completely ignored in educational systems. So we are going to have a bunch of math experts running around that have no concept of something as simple as handling change. 

We really need to get back to teaching our kids fundamentals and stop focusing so much on the things we will never use. I think being well rounded is important and learning complex things is great but when simple tasks become mind blowing we need to fix things. We are turning into a world of very intelligent idiots and we can fix this problem by teaching fundamentals first then complex things later. 

Trust Is The Key To A Great Relationship

It is bound to happen in a relationship at one point or another. The person you care about most is going to lie to you about something. It doesn't meant its a big lie or that they are lying about anything serious, but it hurts just the same. You start second guessing everything they tell you, thinking that if they would lie about that, would they lie about this.

I have been there a few times in my life and I know the concern it can create, and I also know how it effects your trust for that person. Let me be real clear about something. If you don't have trust you have no real relationship. Relationships that last are build on a trust that you know that person will never do anything to hurt you.

Yes little white lies come up from time to time, but you should know how they can change things between you as a couple. Sometimes we lie to keep from hurting someones feelings, but you should never lie to the person you love. Maybe you tell them they look great even if they don't and that is not really what I mean. I mean telling them you didn't do something that you know you did, or telling them you were one place when you were really at another.

These things can severely limit how close you are to your significant other. If you feel you can't trust them, or they feel they can't trust you, your ability to grow closer and move forward slows down significantly. It is really hard to love someone when you think they aren't being honest with you. Love is is tricky thing and when you are playing with someones emotions honesty is going to be your best friend.

Always be honest with the person you love and try your best to earn one another's trust. Your relationship will grow stronger and you will become much closer if you do. Love is built on a foundation of trust, and trust makes you fall deeper in love! Trust is the key to a great, long lasting relationship.

Punished For Showing Love And Support

A friend of mine sent me an email yesterday and it really got me thinking. The email stated that there was a little girl that was told she couldn't attend school because of a dress code policy. At first I thought it wasn't a big deal until I continued reading. I read that this little girl had shaved her head in support of a friend who had been undergoing treatment for cancer. This brave little girl shaved her head to show her friend that she loved and cared for her, but the school would not allow her to come back because it violated their dress code. Eventually she was allowed back to school.

 I don't know about you but I thought loving others and making a difference was more important than some school dress policy. This is why America is in the shape it is in. We have allowed certain entities to become so powerful that we have no rights in an education system. If kids can't love others then what does that say about the future of America?

I understand that if a dress policy is in effect it must be enforced, but given the circumstances this little girl should be commended for what she did. It is not like it was a fashion statement of a High School kid, it was simply a young little girl with love in her heart. If she had done this to be different then they should enforce a dress code strictly, but simply being supportive is an entirely different thing.

Wake up America! We are going in the wrong direction from where we started. If you want a more promising future for your family then realize what is happening and maybe we can do something about it.

We should all strive to be more like this young girl, because she has something that we have lost through the years. Courage and Love!

Be Careful How You Use Social Media

Just about everyone in the world has a Facebook, Twitter account, or some other form of social media. While it is great that we have come so far in technology that we can communicate with anyone at any time, I feel as though there is a slight problem. Connecting with friends and family is not where the issue lies in social media, but what people are using it for. 

If you look on people's profiles it seems as though there lives are all about how much trouble they can start. This is something more common in the teenage crowd, but I have been seeing it with adults as well. Social media can be a great tool if used correctly, but many people do not use it for any good.

I want everyone to be safe and so these are the things to keep in mind when putting content on your social profiles. 

It may not seem like a big deal to put your phone number, address, etc on your profile, but there are some sick people in this world. You should be extremely careful in what you allow the world to know about you. When you tell people where you live, you could be inviting danger to come right to your front door. Not only could you be endangering yourself, but you could potentially be putting friends and family at risk. 

The second thing I see a lot is people putting pictures of themselves at parties and in not so modest clothing. Many companies today check into your social media accounts to see what type of person you are. It may seem unfair, but a picture of you half naked at a party last Friday could cause the company to change their mind about hiring you for the job. Good character is hard to find and when they see pictures of you showing qualities that they are not sure about, they could potentially reconsider. 

Finally the garbage that some people put on social media is not suitable for all ages. People at every age are on social media networks now. From Middle School to Senior Citizens alike all have profiles on some form of social media these days, and the things that people see you posting could have a poor impact on how people see you. Now in no way am I saying that you should care what everyone thinks of you, but you should know that a first impression is everything. You shouldn't be upset if people don't like who you are, but you shouldn't let it be because you come off as a distasteful person. Often times everyone can see your profile, and you are setting an example to those reading about you. The reason the world is in such a mess is because we are all seeing nothing but garbage in our society. Younger generations are looking to the older generations as a guide and the things they see on social media can have a significant impact on their character in the future. 

I am not saying that Facebook and Twitter are the devil by any means. I think they are a great example of how far we have come in Technology, but use these things to deliver good messages and for people to see a positive profile. There is enough negativity in the world without seeing it on social media. What you put out there for the world to see can not only endanger you, but it can have an impact on the generations that follow. Set a good example and use it for what it was made for.... to connect people from across the world, not to see how much drama and attention you can get from it.

Keep these things in mind and keep striving to live better tomorrow. Enjoy your Facebook and Twitter accounts, be safe about it, and show the world some love and maybe we can all live in a better more positive environment.

Spend Time With Your Family

I have a friend that makes great money but works 50 plus hours a week. He probably has more money than he knows what to do with, and honestly he has more money than he has time for. What I mean is that even though he makes great money he is missing out on so much that life has to offer.

I know we all want to make money so we can live and buy the things we want, but when you have no time to do the things you enjoy is there really any point in having all that money? When you have a lot of money and no time to spend with your wife or family then you are not really in the plus in any way. On the other hand if you have the time to spend with your family you may not be able to provide for them the way you would like to. 

You need to decide what is important to you. If working long hours is what you have to do to support your family then do what you have to do, but I would suggest that you take a long look at your priorities. I can say that your family at home would much rather be with you and have less things than for them to have everything and you never be around. 

One reason the world is in the mess it is in is because there are fewer relationships being built at home. Children need there moms and dads and they need that bond from a young age. Kids lack respect for adults now because they are never around there adult figures in the home. We could be moving in a different direction if we would spend more time with our families. Yes it is important to work, but it is important to realize that your family should always come first. 

Learn to balance your family life and your work so that you can not only provide, but also be there for your family. Family is far more important than the things money can buy. You can never get the time you lost back so make sure you make the most of it. 

Getting Your Hear Broken Is Tough: How Can In Benefit You In The Future?

Moving on from a bad relationship or a long one can be really difficult. One of the toughest times in my life was when I was just out of high school and had my heart broken. When it first happens you feel like you are never going to get over it. Months later you still feel the pain when you think about it, and nothing seems to take your mind off the fact that you lost someone you cared about 

For me the hardest thing was realizing that the person I cared about didn't really care much about me. Well I moved on as will the rest of you reading this even if you feel like there is no way. It takes time to realize that the person you cared for so much just wasn't the right person for you. I know it sounds cruel to say, but I feel like getting your heart broken is something everyone should experience. I feel as though is builds character. The more things you experience in life the stronger you will ultimately become.  

I sure didn't feel this way at the time, and if someone had said to me you need to have your heart broken I probably would have said they had no soul. Looking back now I thank God that I experienced the heart break because I have a new outlook on life. Some people are just no good for you, and no matter how bad you want them God knows what is best for you. I used to pray that things would get better and they just never did. Now that I have moved on I know that not everything is going to go the way that I want. Sometimes God's plans for us are a lot different that what we had hoped for, but in any circumstance we are right where we are supposed to be. 

Getting your heart ripped out of your chest lets you experience rejection. Believe me you will be rejected a lot throughout your years on this earth, but you will keep fighting to find what is right for you. It teaches you to bounce back and that you can overcome things. Most people like myself, will not let their heart be vulnerable for a long time after a break up, but just like anything in life we must get back on the horse and try again. We also get to see what God feels like during these times in our lives. We love someone so much yet we are rejected the same way God loves us but many people reject Him as well. 

Anyway, just remember that if you haven't had your heart broken yet, you will at some point or another. If you already have, think of how you have grown from that experience. Don't do like I did and become bitter for a long time. Life is too short to become angry over someone that didn't care about you. In time you will find the person that God planned for you to be with. If the person you think you want to be with at one time or another never breaks your heart then you will never find the TRUE love of your life. Stay positive, live your life, understand that the things that happen to you help you grow, and keep striving to live better tomorrow!

Get to Know Yourself

Over the years our personalities change significantly. Some people change very little and some dramatically either for the better or for the worse. We can go from being shy to outgoing, happy to sad, or any combination you can think of.

It is undeniable that our personalities are what makes us who we are. It is something that makes us unique from everyone else. People can have similar personalities, but everyone is different in some way. The personality we display doesn't necessarily reflect the real you unfortunately. We often hide our true feelings and hide behind fake smiles or intimidating body language.

So what does this mean? 

We are hiding our true identities from the people around us. The people we are close to are never going to see the real us, and even worse you won't know yourself. We get so caught up in doing what the newest trend is that we forget about who we really are, and what separates us from the rest of the world. Chances are if you would take the time you would discover things about yourself that you never knew. 

If you were to sit down by yourself for a few hours each day, and do something other than sift through other people's Facebook status, you would probably discover some hidden talent or gift. We all have something in us that makes us 100% original and it is our duty to find it. You don't need to follow the crowd on this one, you need to get to know the real you!

Take a few minutes to a few hours a day to get to know yourself. Stop following others and start being true to yourself. Instead of being caught up in everyone else's life, get to know the person you live with everyday.... YOU! You never know what you will discover about yourself until you make it a priority, and the people you care about most will be impacted as well. Keep striving to make your self better and stronger so that you can live better today and tomorrow.  

Don't Make Excuses For Your Problems

There was a young man that came to see me yesterday about a problem he had. When I asked him to tell me the whole story he seemed to leave out certain pieces to the puzzle. I then asked him to start over and I got a completely different story. Finally when I told him without knowing exactly what he did wrong I couldn't help, he became very defensive. 

I understand where these feelings come from because no one wants to accept blame when things go wrong. We all distort the truth in our head of what really happened to protect ourselves from guilt. In reality we all need to learn to accept our mistakes rather than deny the fact that we are ever wrong. We will blame any other circumstance to avoid blaming ourselves many times. 

In school did you ever not study for a test, and then when you fail you tell everyone that the teacher didn't cover all that material? There are times when they don't but more often than not you just don't want to admit that it was your own fault for failing. You may have gotten into trouble when you were younger and it was automatically your friends idea the moment you get caught. 

We don't take responsibility for our actions the way we should. I told that young client of mine that the first step to fixing his problem was not to blame everything else, but to realize when he was in the wrong. We cause ourselves a lot more grief by not admitting our faults. Deep down you will know this and you will end up feeling worse that if you just admit it openly as soon as it happens. 

If you are making excuses for yourself like I and many others have in the past, STOP NOW! Make yourself stronger by dealing with your problems head on and knowing the real cause. If you blame everyone else every time you will keep making the same mistakes the rest of your life. Stay positive and keep striving to live better. 

Be Dependable and Work Hard

Walking into work can be one of the worst feelings in the morning. You didn't sleep good, your coffee hasn't worked yet, and you just can't wait until quitting time. We all feel this way no matter how much we love or hate your jobs. One thing that we cannot let our feelings get in the way of is our work ethic and dependability. 

If I called in sick every time I was tired, nothing would ever get done in my office. The people that expect me to do certain tasks would never be able to depend on me doing what I told them I would do. The world is beginning to become lazy and people are more undependable and unpredictable by the hour. 

No one really wants to have to go to work every day but it is a simple fact of life. You don't necessarily want to pay bills, but if you don't they will shut your power off. There are a million things in life that we don't want to do, but we must learn to accept things and move on. You have to work so stop being lazy and thinking of every reason why you should call in. 

I see this most often in teenagers, but I am beginning to see this in adults as well. People will say they are sick multiple times in a month, or complain the entire time they are working about how tired they are. People don't really want to hear that the whole time they are working. Just do your best to go into work every day, do your job, and go home. It is really not that difficult. 

One thing companies like is good work ethic and dependability. They want someone that will not only get the job done, but that they know will be there day after day. Your attendance at work is something you should take pride in, so take it as seriously as the actual task that you are completing at work. 

Just remember these things when you get up in the morning. It is unfair for anyone to have to pick up your slack when you are not actually sick.... GO TO WORK! When you get to work, do your job to the best of your abilities and go home. Work hard, be dependable, and live better at work tomorrow!

Don't Give Up! Turn Your Weakness Into Strength

Have you ever felt like giving up? Every single person has felt like giving up, and if they say they haven't they would be lying. I feel like giving up all the time, because when times get hard it is so easy to pack up and quit. The body and the mind always migrate to a path of least resistance. When you hurt your ankle you will limp because the body avoids the pressure on that joint as you walk. 

Even though your body is conditioned to take the path of least resistance, we should not be so quick to give up. When you give up you are weak minded. I have given up several times and later I realized how weak I was. I let a difficult situation change the path I had set out for. 

We all have strengths and weaknesses, but we should be striving every day to make our weak areas stronger. If you are afraid of something you should face that fear rather than run the other way. I know one fear I had when I was younger was water. I took swimming lessons and never would let my head go under. Eventually I thought to myself.... What am I going to look like at 18 to 30 years old being afraid to swim? 

The thought pushed me to face my fears and learn to swim and go under water, because I could not stand the fact that it beat me. Yes I gave up on learning to swim as a young child, but when I realized how weak I was I did everything I could to teach myself how to not be afraid of water. Now you will never see me anywhere but the water if I am on vacation. 

My point is that we all let something beat us at some point in our lives, but the fight shouldn't end there. We are only as strong as our mind and body are, and if we train ourselves to be afraid and run we always will. If we teach ourselves to face fear and adversity head on, we can make more of our lives and our opportunities. Don't let a fear control you but take it by the horns and go along for the ride. You may even surprise yourself one day when your weakness becomes your strength. 

Friends: Envy Lies Beneath

I was talking to a friend of mine a few years ago and I told him some things that I wanted to stay between us. He assured me that he would not tell anyone, and him being a friend I believed him. A few weeks later I started noticing that people were asking me things that revolved around what I had told this friend. Then I found out that he had told a lot of people what I had asked him not to. 

So fast forward and the same thing happened with a different friend. I started noticing patterns that most of my so called "friends" were the ones spreading my business. It turns out that I only had a few friends that kept things between us and those were my true friends. 

The question I had is why are my friends the ones telling things that I ask them not to? Simply put you do not have as many friends as you think. You will have a lot of people in your life that are not real friends, and they are jealous of you for many reasons. A "friend" will hide their envy of you because they are supposed to be your friend, but deep down they want to be the person everyone likes. They will do almost anything to get in your way even if they don't really want to hurt you. 

This goes back to the minds thoughts manifesting themselves in the body. If someone is jealous of you deep down, their actions will show it eventually. This doesn't mean they don't care for you but that their jealousy is coming to the surface. Your friends are far more envious of you than your enemies and will hide any spite from you. 

 Jealousy gets in between most friends on a daily basis, but we should all strive to build trust in our relationships. It is up to you to decide whether you keep those friendships with people that you feel don't respect your privacy, and only you can determine if you believe that there is a true bond of friendship.

It Is Important To Be Healthy But Enjoy What Life Has To Offer

One thing we know is that we are not going to live forever. In my own opinion anyone that tells you eating healthy and exercising will make you live longer is lying. Let me explain what I mean before anyone automatically disagrees.

You are going to die at specific day and hour, but you do not know when it will be. I don't believe that there is anything you can do to change that. If you eat healthy and exercise you are just making the time you have on this earth healthier, but not longer. You should do whatever you can to stay healthy and live an active life, but don't think by doing so you are going to live to be 100.

I have had family members that ate quality food and were very active that died in their early 60's. I have also had family members that ate what they wanted and lived to be in their 90's. The difference is that the ones that died in their 60's never got sick and they felt great, but the ones in their 90's had health issues that went far beyond just old age. 

The question you have to ask yourself is how do you want to spend the last five to ten years of your life? Do you want to spend it sick or do you want it to be pleasant? I think everyone wants to know that they were able to enjoy their last years on earth before they die, and that is why you should eat healthy and exercise. Do it for your health not for your "longevity". Yes there may be ways to prove that you can extend your life by eating right, but I believe that God knows when you are going to die, and nothing is going to change that day. However, I do believe God can change His mind if He wants to. 

So I just want everyone to know that IT IS IMPORTANT to take care of your body by eating healthy and exercising, but you should enjoy life as well. Don't eat garbage all the time but do enjoy what you love to eat, because you may die young anyway. You have no way of knowing, and you may not die from being sick or having a heart attack. Those are not the only things that cause death. So be healthy, eat right, and exercise, but do remember to enjoy life a little, because you are NOT going to live forever. 

A Simple Tip For More Money In The Future

In today's economy people are concerned about how they are going to support themselves and their family. The cost of living is extremely high and many are without jobs or without good pay. Many of the jobs people have today only pay minimum wage or a little above, which is hard to put food on the table and pay bills. I get this question a lot... How can I make the most of my money?

There are many ways out there to save money so you can afford things when they come up. I have worked minimum wage jobs, and on thing people always asked me was how I still had money left over. To simply put it I don't spend on what I don't need!

This sounds like such an easy concept, but in a society that thrives on having the latest style of phone and clothes it can be difficult for people to put it to use. Almost everyone I worked with was living from paycheck to paycheck. The thing I did that was different was I knew how much I needed to make it through the week, so I pulled that much cash out and put the rest back for a rainy day. If I only needed gas and a few things that week, I would simply spend on what I needed and not touch anything else.

Working part time I was able to save and have more money than the people that worked full time at the place I was working. It may not be as fun as having the new things everyone else has, but I can say when I needed the money for repairs or for a date I had plenty left in the bank. We all need to stop placing so much pressure on ourselves to have what everyone else has, and start thinking about what is really important. We need food, a place to live and clothes to wear. If we have that we are better off than a lot of people in the world.

You don't have to have the finest of everything. Just focus on what you need and eventually you will be able to get the things you want. Just have your priorities in order and things will work out in time. Make tomorrow better for yourself by saving today!

The Truth Hurts But It Is What We Need

Sometimes we get hurt or angry when someone tells us what we don't want to hear. There are a lot of times when the truth just doesn't make you feel all that wonderful about yourself. I have had clients walk out on a session because they didn't like what I told them.

We have grown accustomed to telling white lies to prevent from hurting someone's feelings, but are we really helping them? When you tell somebody that everything they do is okay they begin to believe it. When someone finally tells them the truth they get very angry and feel like that person is just jealous. Yes we do live in a jealous world, but if more than one person says it, you may want to take a step back and look at your actions.

The truth is unfortunately not always pretty but we really need to hear it. If more people were honest with one another then we wouldn't feel so targeted when someone told us when we were wrong. The key is to be honest and encouraging at the same time. When you call someone out on their actions or anything for that matter, you need to make sure you do it in a manner that doesn't make that person feel attacked.

White lies have destroyed our society and the morals that we once possessed. People pretty much do anything they want because the world is encouraging poor behavior instead of telling the truth. We really need to step up and tell people when they are wrong, and listen with open ears and hearts when someone is honest with us as well. Don't get mad when someone tells it like it is, because if they are right then they may be helping you out a great deal.

Ears are only going to hear what the mind wants them to. That is why the truth hurts so bad, because people rarely hear it. When someone tells you the truth it means they care about you enough to tell you what you are doing wrong. They want to save you from making the same mistakes that everyone else is making, so take time to look at yourself objectively. You will realize the error in your ways. Make sure when you tell someone the truth you are not attacking them. but that you are just providing some insight of what others may perceive of that person. Be respectful and always be objective. Learn to accept constructive criticism and the truth for what it is.

Do Our Thoughts Determine Outcomes In Life?

I had a friend ask me a question yesterday that really got me thinking. He said "do you think that our thoughts cause things to happen in our lives?" Well to answer that question I had to really think long and hard. Personally I do believe that our thoughts manifest themselves in our body, but to cause other things to happen can be difficult to prove.

If you think about feeling sick or hurting, you eventually will feel sick because your mind and body are working together as one. When you think about sad things you  feel sad, so this idea is conceivable. I have had many people tell me that they don't understand why bad things seem to always happen to them. I can't prove it without fault, but nine times out of ten when you think negatively you attract negative things into your life.

When I have felt like I had no money and stated that my bills kept piling up, I had even more expenses dumped in my lap. When I have thought about doing bad on a test, I usually end up with a not so wonderful grade. Your negativity will attract negative things into your life. That is not to say that thinking positively will always get you want you want, but you have a much better chance of things working in your favor if you do.

In the world we live in we are conditioned to expect the worse and hope for the best. This is the wrong attitude because you could be potentially setting yourself up for bad things to come. When bad things do come up you can just brush them off and roll with it. Life is full of good and bad and thinking positively will not only attract good things your way, but will also help you deal with the bad in a much more productive way.

So remember, think positively and hope for the best instead of expecting the worst and hoping for the best. You will find a sense of well being and harmony in your life. When unwanted things come up, just smile and accept life for what it is... a journey.

It Doesn't Feel Safe Anymore

Sitting on the couch watching the news can be very depressing. It seems like the only thing you hear anymore is about robberies, murder, and unemployment. There aren't a lot of good things going on anywhere in the world honestly. 

Do any of you remember being able to sit in your living room and feel safe? I know we all have but when your neighborhood and the neighborhoods surrounding you have multiple break-ins within a few months, it wouldn't be hard to become a little uneasy. Within a two year span in the small town I grew up in, there were homes being broken into almost on a daily basis. This is in a town that has never been known for much crime if any. 

The point is that no matter how safe the place you live has been in the past, the odds of it staying safe are slim. We live in a world that doesn't have any respect for personal property or safety. They don't care who they hurt or what they take in the process. Some of the things that were stolen from the homes around me were things that were far more precious than a few lousy dollars. They took things that had value to people on the emotional level. Feelings that no money in the world can buy. 

We really need to sit back and look at what we have become. Criminals especially considering they would rather terrorize lives than to be contributing members of society. If you have children then you can relate to wanting to protect them and feel safe leaving them at home if at an appropriate age. I and many others around me were home when we were robbed, and to think of the impact that would have on a fourteen or fifteen year old is upsetting. I know I was startled but that would seriously traumatize a young teenager. 

America needs to take back what we fought for years to claim... FREEDOM! There are young men and women risking their lives over seas for our freedom while we are letting our own citizens terrorize our cities. If we are going to be held hostage by our own people then why should they fight for us. We need to do our part in protecting our communities and make our streets safe for the troops when they come home. They make us proud, so we need to return the favor and hold down the front lines here in America. 

Criminals are like high school bullies all grown up, but instead of slamming your head into a locker, they are shooting and robbing us from the freedom we have a right to. We need more men and women to make a difference and take back the country that we fought for long ago. 

We Are Forced To Accept, When Will The Favor Be Returned?

We are getting to an uncomfortable place in American society these days. America is a melting pot with cultural diversity everywhere you turn. One thing that is apparent is that we have turned in a complete opposite direction from what we were founded upon as a nation. Believe it or not and whether you like or not, this country was founded on Godly principles. Our founding fathers prayed that the God would bless this country and the people that lived here. 

As a country we have allowed our Government and Political officials to dictate to us that which we must accept. Everyone these days is claiming that they have either been oppressed or discriminated against. No matter your racial, or religious background there is no law that will protect you from being looked down upon. Rich kids look down on less fortunate kids in schools, and races are targeted on both sides on a daily basis. 

We have become so politically correct in this country that you can't even practice your right to freedom of speech. I understand that everyone has rights and they are allowed to live and believe in what they want. The problem lies with what we are allowed to say and do. They have made it where you almost can't even say the Pledge of Allegiance in schools because of the words "Under God". On the same level they have contemplated the idea of building a place for Muslims to worship in the United States.

The fact that they want to build a Mosque is beside the point. It is the fact that they will deem it appropriate for them to build them a place to worship, while severely limiting the amount of places we can talk about God. They will not allow prayer in school or teachers to talk about their faith, but we can learn about other religions in school. I think that if we have accepted others religious, sexual, and cultural beliefs then they should have to allow Christians to share our beliefs as well. Because remember America was a Nation founded under Godly men. 

One thing I don't like is to be silenced and to be forced to accept things that I do not believe in. If you want to believe men can marry other men and women can marry women, that is your decision but it doesn't mean I have to believe it. The same way that you may not believe in God, I don't feel that I should have to believe in whatever it is that you believe in. 

We were meant to love one another as we love ourselves, but Christians should not be silenced on our beliefs just to allow others to insert their beliefs instead. We have become tolerant of too many customs that our Founding Fathers would find horrifying. Yes we all come from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, but we should not allow the Government or anybody else limit our rights so that they can live and express theirs. You can do and believe in whatever you wish but stop going public bashing Christians for our beliefs, because we are more than willing to stand up for our rights as well. 

This goes back to the post I wrote on respect. If you want others to respect you and your beliefs then you need to understand that they have their own views. So instead of taking things to court because you feel like someone hates you, remember that others have convictions that they feel strongly about and feel they must uphold their values as well.