Wonderful post! I particular resonate with these statements: "If we must utterly silence our beliefs (not simply avoid talking about it in certain settings) to remain in a polarized community, we are in bondage not fellowship." And, "They've hijacked our souls with our own fears of abandonment." I was afraid to speak out for so long, until I realized that the fake belonging I gained by staying silent was no belonging at all. That's not authentic relationship. If your love is dependent on me silencing my convictions, it's not love.
Wonderful post! I particular resonate with these statements: "If we must utterly silence our beliefs (not simply avoid talking about it in certain settings) to remain in a polarized community, we are in bondage not fellowship." And, "They've hijacked our souls with our own fears of abandonment." I was afraid to speak out for so long, until I realized that the fake belonging I gained by staying silent was no belonging at all. That's not authentic relationship. If your love is dependent on me silencing my convictions, it's not love.
Thank you for sharing your heart and resonations, Jasmin. ❤️
It's a beautiful - and sometimes painful - gift to have and use the actual freedom of conscience that God and America provide. 🕊️
I think these next few years, Christ followers - myself included - will have a lot of soul and scripture (in context) searching to do. 💚