Different Religious Opinions

I finished reading the article titled "Christian Interpretation", in which information was given to explain how the article titled "Christianity" was incorrect. The truth is that I have limited knowledge on the Christian faith compared to others who study more thoroughly. However, I come with my own fragment of wisdom that differed from that recent article.

Let me begin by saying that people have a difference of opinion, regardless if it has to do with the latest topic in the Whyville Times or a political debate, and certainly on religious questions and purposes as well. Do you remember when my articles on homosexuality were published, and I mentioned God and how He loves all people, regardless of their sexual orientation? SmileNOW, though sharing a similar, yet more conservative and stronger belief, explained in her own articles that it was wrong because she had been taught that through her religion.

I wrote an essay similar to this topic in religion class, and my teacher left a long note at the bottom of it. It read that there are not always *definite* answers to topics that are expressed through the Bible, since people interpret them differently. For example, although there are groups within the Catholic Church who believe that homosexuality is a sin, others differ by saying that it should be tolerated and accepted based upon the same teachings. However, the groups that are pro-gay are less voiced and expressed; that is why we hear about them so infrequently.

Not to attack anyone, but I recently wrote an article on one of smileNOW's pieces in which I *believed* her information might have swerved to an opinion, rather than strict facts. My submission hasn't been published yet, but I just wanted to observe that it is difficult to say "I know this" or "This is what is right" when it comes to religion, since everyone has a difference of opinion on how things should be.

Relating to the article I began discussing, the author said that Christ does not feel emotion -- anger or hate -- because he was perfect. In one perspective, that is correct. However, the author of "Christianity" was told that Christ does feel pain, which may be correct to others' minds. Why? Well, Catholics believe that God was reincarnated into a human form, what we know as Jesus. Since Jesus was human, he felt similar emotions as we do. Perhaps you have heard of the Holy Trinity, which includes the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit". These are all versions of God; however, each takes a much different form.

Although I am not especially "religious", I do attend a Catholic School where religion is taught every year. This year we learned about World Religions, and my sister was taught religion in regards to Philosophy. She explained to me that her teacher said that this was a very broad subject, since it is malleable and can be stretched in several different directions.

Yes, smileNOW may be considered *correct* when she explains her side, but the author of the other article could be considered correct as well. This is just based upon my understanding, however... so please don't quote me too strictly on this. Articles on such topics like religion are touchy because they are often taken literally and it can offend some (or many) readers. I just thought this needed to be addressed; I praise both writers for their strong opinions and congratulate them on having such immense faith.

I hope that I did not offend anyone. Thank you for having an open mind.

That said, I'm not a girl, not yet a woman. Wait -- I don't think that makes sense coming from me. I suppose I have to change it to suit me...

I'm Not a Boy, Not Yet a Man

-TIKE