Born in the USA and of Protestant Wesleyan thought, religious freedom for all humanity was a most sacred tenant and demonstrated through tolerance and respect for cultural diversity. Our belief system was both our faith, a way of life, and security. Even though we were sectarian, we enjoyed the differences of the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Presbyterian, and Lutherans, and quite happy with idea that God is a great artist.
Today, I can't understand why 'different' is an offense and proselytizing has become the weapon of choice to coerce others. As an American Protestant, I have an obligation to show and demonstrate what religious freedom is and what it is not.
Your religious persuasion is your business; please respect mine
In your home, place of worship, in public with like-minded friends, practice your faith freely; please allow me to do the same
Your symbols are considered sacred; please respect my symbols
Be kind and do no harm to others
Jesus tells us we are to love as He loved us and we are to consider others as ourselves. Whatsoever you would they do to you, do to them.
No education required or special knowledge to understand; it is a simple Gospel.
What did Jesus ever do to you?
