Everything happens for a reason. That is my motto. It keeps me sane, it helps me forgive, and more importantly it answers my questions.
Many different people believe in many different things. Whether it be a religion or like me, just a quote that helps you cope and keep sane.
In too many instances, have I seen people be bashed down because of something they said. Too many times have I seen conversations turn awkward because someone said something regarding their belief that the other disagreed with. Way to often do I see someone get excluded because of what they wear or how they look.
A very controversial issue that I always think about is the tolerance of LGBTs. The sexuality of a person does not define who they are and in many cases, that is what people think. People should be allowed to be "out of the closet" or openly gay. One of my best friends is gay. He started a GSA at our middle school a few years back and was one of the strongest leaders in my school ASB. He was loved by al the students in ASB as well as the "assistant" advisor. Our main advisor however, did not seem to take the same liking on him. It was clear that his sexuality did not comfort her. Perhaps she thought it was wrong to be gay or maybe she felt uncomfortable with the situation. My friend would come to me sad and put down because of the things she would do. Whatever the reason, it was the saddest thing to ever happen to me in front of my eyes. To this day, I have been scarred forever
I always preach tolerance.
At school when teachers ask what I am most passionate about. Tolerance. When they ask what I would fight for with my life. Tolerance. What would I spread and want known to everyone? Tolerance!
In a perfect world, people would be able to understand and accept others beliefs. For now at least try to understand. I know it hurts when people are against you because of what you think and believe and if there is one thing I know for sure, it hurts the most when it happens to you and your best friends.
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