I am actually. I grew up in a Christian household my whole life.

Now, does that make me better than you? No. Do I think I have all the answers about life and the universe? Of course not. I am a human being, and I have flaws and make mistakes just like every human being does. I would never judge someone based on my beliefs. I'll respect your views as long as you respect mine.

The negativity on here can be pretty frustrating at times. I wish we would could discuss things like adults on here.

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iamnikki · 31-35, F

I wish we could have conversations like adults too, but sadly, some people's minds never evolve past high school

MsAlaineEYes · F

@iamnikki If that far and IF at all. To converse like adults; we really must think like adults and be able to reason and discuss without taking offense or feeling put off by those who don't understand why we have chosen to be a christian. Many people, world wide, are stunted in their intellectual growth due to lack of education, nourishment and upbringing in the family. It's sad that so many are not able, not capable, may not have the capacity to THINK outside of their cultural teachings (in North America, we have historically been largely made up of Christians; In India: Hindu, Japan: Shinto, China: Buddhist, Middle East: Islam or Judaism,etc. )

In my Baha'i faith, we have what we call "Consultation". We don't "discuss and argue" as many do in most conversations. We study our prayers and writings and apply them to the issue or concern and we rely upon the truth, wisdom from God, to guide us. It's very fascinating that we may think that we think a certain way about something and find that maybe, just maybe, we need to rethink that with new information. That is being an adult. Learning. Being a proponent of PEACE in this world. Finding truth together and LOVING ALL no matter their faith or conversation. Sorry if this is too much of a response, but we are, after all, talking about conversation and I thought you might enjoy reading this.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@MsAlaineEYes yes, and being open minded. Some people are so set in their ways, they won't even hear what another person has to say.

MsAlaineEYes · F

@iamnikki What would you like to say IF someone was more openminded, not so set intheir ways, and is WILLING TO HEAR what you say? BTW, did you notice your reply was NOT a conversation or respond about anything in mine? One might say that they did not feel HEARD by you. Just something to think about. It's easier to complain about what others may be doing, and SO easy to do it ourselves. What do you think?

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@MsAlaineEYes I intentionally chose not to speak about religion. The [b]initial comment[/b] that I made to the [b]original posters post[/b] was a general statement, not one about religion.

I am not obligated to make conversation with [i]you[/i], not at that moment nor this one.

I only stated factually that I'd like to have adult conversation sometimes, without folks arguing, and being rude.