Unitarianism

Unitarianism is an open-minded and individualistic approach to religion that gives scope for a very wide range of beliefs and doubts.

After 19 years of life, I finally know exactly what I believe in. I was raised to be a Christian and when I went through confirmation at my church, I was even a hardcore Christian. Looking back on it now, it felt like I was almost brainwashed. That's not a dig at Christians, it's just how I felt. I was so judgemental of people who weren't Christians and the youth group I went to was just a bunch of teenagers gossiping about new drama that week.

In high school, I started realizing that while most people in my church were decent human beings, calling yourself a Christian doesn't make you some sort of saint who's better than people who aren't. I started believing in God more and the Bible less. High school was a dark and confusing time for me so I didn't know what to believe in anymore. By the time high school was over, I felt ridiculous for living by someone else's rules other than my own. For awhile I even thought I was athiest. But I'm not because I truly do believe in God.

So alas, I have come across this amazing religion. I am a Unitarian. I believe in God, but I do not believe in the Bible. I believe that everyone is free to search for meaning in life in their own way and to reach their own conclusions. I do not judge other religions or other lifestyles. I only judge how you treat other people because that is the true judge of character. Your religion does not define your character.

I know people whose lives have gotten better once they found Christ. And I am happy for them because we should all live a better life than we did yesterday. But for me, my life got better once I was free. I'm free of judging people who don't live up to the Bible's standards. I'm free of forcing Christianity upon people because the "right" way to live is through Jesus.  I'm free to live my life how I want to and to be the one who decides what is right and what is wrong in this world.


P.S. After I had decided I was a Unitarian, I found out that my aunt has also been one for many years and that she goes to a Unitarian church. I didn't even think that there were very many Unitarians in America let alone my family. It was quite odd and uplifting.

It shouldn't matter what religion someone is. Love and peace should conquer over everything.

This song describes how I got to where I am so well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXBNR7wl7U



Hicks? More like dicks..

Now, I'm usually a fan of all guys. I don't have a type because guy is my type. Love 'em all. But hicks, I've never really been a fan of.

Since I live in Iowa, where we have a lot of open space for hunting, and fishing, and mudding (hick hobbies), naturally, there are lots of "hicks" also. I don't have a problems with those hobbies - except for hunting becasue I'm an animal lover - I even enjoy some of them because the outdoors is a fun place. But when someone "decides" that they're gonna be a "hick" now, not only do they get a new wardrobe, but they also get a new attitude.

If you were to see a "hick" in the south, the words "southern gentleman" might come to mind. Because that's what hicks are supposedly known for in the south. They have respect and manners. But in Iowa, that's a different story. I'm not trying to stereotype all hicks, but from my years of living in Iowa, 95% of the hicks I've met have been theeee biggest assholes I've ever encountered.

They think they're so tough because they like to get dirty, and they drive big trucks, and they kill live animals. But along with all that fun stuff, they think they own the world and their attitude on everything is completely disgusting. They are the most judgemental, narrow-minded, bullying, rude people that I know. I feel like there must be a correlation between being a hick and being a dick. I just can't understand how anyone could possibly stand to hang around them. Yes, they do fun activities, but their comments and their not-giving-a-fuck-about-anyone-but-myself attitudes are atrocious and frankly, unattractive.

A word of advice to guys, but mostly hicks: treat women with respect, don't purposely cause drama, deflate your ego, and read a book to learn proper English.


This song is a little cliche, but seriously, being mean won't get anyone anywhere. (plus the irony of the setting in this video is funny)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE&ob=av2e