Righteous Dude

I am finding myself frustrated in the fact that so many people judge me on my faith. Really that people in general make a decision about a person's goodness based on how much they love God or if they regard the Bible as the holy grail. What I think is the most interesting is that the Bible is packed full of advice and counsel on accepting others, yet those people that hold the book closest to their heart judge those that aren't as outwardly faithful as lesser beings. The fact is that every person has the potential to offer wisdom and strength no matter what their thoughts or beliefs are regarding God. Church and praying do not make one person better or stronger over another. Those things are like accessories to the real faith that is out there. Accessories are important fashion statements that enhance the overall outfit but are not completely necessary. I want people to find what they need to be strong and if that means worshiping a God in a church then perfect for them. But there are other ways to be a good person. There are other ways to have faith in the future and the past. There are other ways to figure out how to make it through the hardships and how to enjoy the goodness life has to offer. Before taking the time and energy to see people in a lesser way because they haven't found faith in the same way you have remember faith is in the eye of the beholder.