[LateNight]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

If you side with ascension without even learning about reincarnation, then you kinda prove my point. I'm not going to accuse anyone of being a spoonfed Christian, though, but they are out there. You'd be amazed how many people brought up in Christian homes never even considered learning about another religion, be it Paganism, Buddhism, Muslim or any other world religion. I've known my fair share of Christians here in the South that not only have no interest in world religion, but consider having such topics in their presence highly offensive. I, myself, have almost been removed from households just for admitting that I'm a Pagan.

I am not generalizing by any means, mind you. We've all seen how intolerant Muslims can be as well and such lack of understanding, I think, is where the problem lies.

If you have spent the hours you say you have on reading the understanding your path and it has led you to deeper belief, then you are where you should be, nuf said. Still, it doesn't hurt to take an interest in other religious practices. No one is asking you to convert, mind you, but having some knowledge brings about an aura of interest, empathy, and understanding that really helps fill the gap between people of different cultures.

it's a sign of the times.. people believe what they are going to believe.. doesn't matter the topic. The days of debate and discovery.. for the most part, appear to be gone. Personally I believe the power of debate and discussion.. over the years, there are things I've changed my mind on.. there are bits and pieces I've taken from here and there.. to form my own opinions. I'm willing to admit when I'm wrong, or when I'm not sure of something.. if I don't know.. I want to be taught. Teach me.

Peace.