Im in the same boat sweetheart

Submitted by Refik P (United States), Dec 4, 2006 at 14:15

Its funny i come across a message like this. My dad is also from bosnia and I'm in the same situation right now. I love the girl who i am with and she's catholic. My honest opinion is religion is the basics of all problems. If everybody loved everybody equally and all believed in one god nobody would be having the problems they have today. There would be no wars, there would be nothing but love and respect for everybody, but thats just what I believe.

I also believe no matter what that if you love somebody and that person loves you equally as much then it will fall into place. People in my family that I have talked to my whole life have suddenly ceased phone contact with me. Honestly, thats fine. I dont hold a grudge on them for doing that, its what they want to believe. I love my family regardless and always will but I just see their views and believe its wrong.

You should follow out on what your doing and if you believe its right in YOUR heart then go for it. I KNOW FOR A FACT i'm right because no religion condones hate, and thats what Im gettin from parts of my family because of this. I dont agree and will take this with me to my grave. In my honest opinion you should raise your kids both ways and teach them both religions. Many kids these days only see one religion and understand one. I think the importance of understanding all religions is crucial.

I was born a muslim and sometimes to me it just seems that my family thinks they're better then everybody else because they're muslim. I am not putting any muslims down in any way but I just believe that, that isnt the case. Its a tough situation but I am gonna stand up for what I believe in and NOBODY will tell me different.

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