"...One Nation…"
Nation suggests unity. It says it in our Nation’s title, “UNITED States of America” However, unity is far from what I can say we have here in America. I see more hate and fast-spreading disputes every day. We are quick to divide ourselves by religion, by race, and by love preferences. You are allowed to have a different opinion. You are allowed to have a different religion. You are allowed to love a different person. You are allowed to be different. Diversity is part of what makes this nation beautiful. It’s not okay to separate yourself from those that have different opinions. It’s not okay to assume that they’re wrong because they don’t agree with you. It is not okay to condemn others and strip them of their rights because they go against your religion. There is no unity in separation. I believe in this Country that our founding fathers fought so hard for 239 years ago. Today and everyday I urge you to acknowledge every other person as a valid human with important opinions, beliefs, and value. I urge you to hold back on that Facebook argument, even if you think you’re right and deem it necessary to prove that other guy wrong. I urge you to acknowledge these differences that individualize us and embrace them rather than view them as a means to separate yourselves from others. We are citizens of the United States of America. Let’s be unified.
I hope you all had a happy Independence Day, l'll leave you on my favorite portion of the Declaration of Independence:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
I Believe in God… and Caitlyn Jenner
What? This is Blasphemy!
No, no it isn't.
I believe in a kind and loving God. I believe in a forgiving God. I believe in a God who loves his children all the same, no matter what they have done. And I believe in a God who gives us all a purpose.
That being said, I believe in kindness. I believe in respect. Above all, I believe in the happiness of others.
I have seen many posts hating on the Bruce-Cailyn transformation, using the idea that God doesn't make mistakes. This is true, he doesn't. I don't think that this was a mistake. Bruce Jenner did something that did take courage, and he set an example for the transgender community everywhere. (I'm going to refer to Jenner as a she in this article because that's how she chooses to identify.)
Did you know that the attempted suicide rate for the transgender community is 41%? Forty-one percent. That is a staggering rate. Caitlyn Jenner sent a message to the mass transgender community that you shouldn't have to hide who you are. If you don't feel comfortable in the skin you were given, don't spend your life hating yourself. Free yourself from that misery and discomfort. Become who you want to be, don't be afraid of what people will think.
And everyone will have their own opinions about the matter. People will hate you without knowing you, and they will hide behind God and use him as an excuse to condemn you and judge you. That is the biggest flaw I find in religion. Everyone is so fixated on the actions of others, they need to stop and take a look in the mirror. John 8:7 “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” If you're a perfect human being, by all means, fix me. Point out every flaw of mine. Be my guest. But the catch is, no one is perfect. We all have heard this, yet we somehow think we are worthy enough to say who is wrong, who is right, what others can or cannot do?
No, no it isn't.
I believe in a kind and loving God. I believe in a forgiving God. I believe in a God who loves his children all the same, no matter what they have done. And I believe in a God who gives us all a purpose.
That being said, I believe in kindness. I believe in respect. Above all, I believe in the happiness of others.
I have seen many posts hating on the Bruce-Cailyn transformation, using the idea that God doesn't make mistakes. This is true, he doesn't. I don't think that this was a mistake. Bruce Jenner did something that did take courage, and he set an example for the transgender community everywhere. (I'm going to refer to Jenner as a she in this article because that's how she chooses to identify.)
Did you know that the attempted suicide rate for the transgender community is 41%? Forty-one percent. That is a staggering rate. Caitlyn Jenner sent a message to the mass transgender community that you shouldn't have to hide who you are. If you don't feel comfortable in the skin you were given, don't spend your life hating yourself. Free yourself from that misery and discomfort. Become who you want to be, don't be afraid of what people will think.
And everyone will have their own opinions about the matter. People will hate you without knowing you, and they will hide behind God and use him as an excuse to condemn you and judge you. That is the biggest flaw I find in religion. Everyone is so fixated on the actions of others, they need to stop and take a look in the mirror. John 8:7 “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” If you're a perfect human being, by all means, fix me. Point out every flaw of mine. Be my guest. But the catch is, no one is perfect. We all have heard this, yet we somehow think we are worthy enough to say who is wrong, who is right, what others can or cannot do?
My last point is the freedom on which America was founded. I am grateful that I was born and raised in a free country. I think we forget that America was founded on freedom. Freedom shouldn't just apply to those who agree with or share the same beliefs as you. If that were the case, how could we call this a free country? Keeping that in mind, even if you believe that what Caitlyn did was wrong, she had every right to. She was born with the right to. So let's show some respect. Let's be happy for her happiness. At the end of the day, we are all entitled to our own opinions, but let's respect those who we don't agree with and love them anyway.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Introducing my Rants.
My name is Jessica Danae Miller and I am so pleased to extend a very personal welcome to each of those taking time out of their day to read this. Welcome to my blog. As a writer, I have wanted to start and consistently keep a blog for many years now, the problem was, I hadn't the slightest as to what the idea of focus should be. It finally occurred to me that there didn't have to be one specific focus point, that this could be any thought that sprung in my head, anything that I wanted to make it. So as an introduction, I can't tell you everything that this blog will contain, but I will send you with my goal.
The whole reason behind this blog is to inspire. Therefore, I hope whatever my posts will say to you, it provokes inspiration and makes your day a little lighter, happier, and kinder.
~J Danae
The whole reason behind this blog is to inspire. Therefore, I hope whatever my posts will say to you, it provokes inspiration and makes your day a little lighter, happier, and kinder.
~J Danae
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