Lately, my friends have taken to fighting verbally with each other over the internet about the stupidest topics... from religion to gay rights, I can't scroll down my Facebook wall without seeing one snide remark or another. It's getting ridiculous... we're 13-15 and this stuff SHOULD NOT BE A BIG DEAL. I try to stay out of the arguments and drama... I leave religion and all that stuff OUT of my friendships. If someone WANTS to openly talk about anything with me, not argue but actually maturely discuss... I don't mind talking. But I dislike hateful bashing of one person because their culture or belief happens to be different from yours.
I personally am a Catholic. I go to church every Sunday, I am an active member of my church and I do pray the rosary and go to adoration. However, when I tell this to my friends, they are shocked- religions, not just my own but many others have been stereotyped over the past few years and my friends are amazed. 95% of them think Catholics are the type that don't swear, dress in uncolorful and sack-like clothing, read the bible 24/7 and try to stuff their religion down everyone's throat. I'm quite the opposite! I don't filter what I say in any way- what I say is what I think. While I don't dress provocatively, I'm not afraid to wear colorful clothing and let my own style show through. I seldom read the bible, and I never try to force my opinion or belief on anyone. I don't necessarily agree with my religion on everything either. I don't hate gays, in fact two of my friends are gay. I think people should be allowed to love who they love and not be judged for it. I don't hate people of other religions nor do I judge them for it- my best friend is an atheist and we have never once argued about religion. If anything, we completely ignore it and leave it out of our friendship entirely so we don't cause un-necessary problems. I guess what I'm trying to say is that having arguments online is completely stupid. You're never going to change someone's opinion via the internet... especially not with an overly dramatic facebook post. Maddie
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