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<\/a><\/p>\n\nI believe that you have the right to express what you believe. <\/p>\n I believe that you believe that what you’re telling me is good and true and right.<\/p>\n I don’t believe that your belief obligates me to believe the same thing. <\/p>\n I believe that I have the right to express what I believe.<\/p>\n I don’t believe that you must believe what I believe, even if I believe it’s good and true and right.<\/p>\n I believe that we should express our beliefs thoughtfully, respectfully, and politely.<\/p>\n I believe that we can converse, be acquainted, and maybe be friends, even if we believe different things.<\/p>\n But if you believe that I must believe what you believe, then I hope we can at least part on friendly terms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n \n \nI guess this post is my way of trying to take responsibility for my own beliefs. That’s hard enough without trying to take responsibilty for anyone else’s.<\/p>\n Respectfully submitted, When our beliefs differ, and they often do, and especially when we clash over our beliefs, it’s good for you to know what I believe about what you believe. I believe that you have the right to express what you believe. I believe that you believe that what you’re telling \u2026 Continue reading <\/a>
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