Diversity And Living In A Christian Environment

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Diversity helps makes our world go around. Without it, our way of living would be bland. Without question, people share a mutual respect for one another’s interests, beliefs, and opinions, whether they are similar or on separate sides of the spectrum. We feel this way because it is understood that each person is not always going to have the same exact thought and idea. A situation can be very uncomfortable when interacting with someone who not only does not have anything in common with you, but also believes and has lived a completely different lifestyle than yours. With that in consideration, we must remember that we are all human, and we are entitled to our own beliefs and ideas. However, such different beliefs and opinions can lead to conflict. Growing up and living in a Christian environment where having a strong relationship with The Lord is very…show more content…
However, I experienced a different side when they returned from their so called “church.” Their idea of church was going to a place for those to meet up and talk about their belief of working instead of believing in God; it is very similar to a meeting, but in a sanctuary. No worship is done, and those who attend strategize on how to persuade others their belief is more beneficial than being a Christian or following various religions. With that in mind and me believing in something completely different, there was immediate tension when they arrived from “church.” As my Aunt Gail and Uncle Lorren entered the house, they each had a program from their “church.” I vividly remember preparing my lunch in the kitchen when my aunt decided to place her program on the counter and say with a cold tone, “Just in case you want to learn about something slightly different than what you are used too.” I hesitantly sifted through the program because I never fully knew what they believed in, and I was

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