Safe Space

I think my blog is a safe space for me to express my thoughts. It is safe for me because I tell people right up front when they come into my blog what I am about. I want to persuade people to follow Jesus. Religion and politics are the two biggest issues we can talk about. We can talk about the weather, but there is not a single thing we can do about it. When I voice an opinion about a black politician on Face Book, I feel I am being called into question if I am racist or not. I have had some choice things to say about Maxine Waters, if you know who she is you know she is black. There are other politicians that think a lot like Maxine, people like Nancy Pelosi, and Hillary Clinton that I also disagree with. But I do not feel I am called into question about if I am racist or not if I disagree with them. Every time we disagree with a black politician does not mean we are prejudice against them. I think we should be able to be just fine as black and white and not be judged as racist when I as a white person disagree with a black politician. It is sort of the same thing with Obama, when he was running for President, if you disagreed with him then you were racist. I think the real racism is in those that can't see past the color and think it is because they are black when it is because we happen to be 180 opposite politically.  I don't mind political discussions but I don't like fighting tit for tat on everything I post on a political nature on face book, especially with family. I think the true racist are those that think we can't disagree politically. I am a religious person. I call my self a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ. I feel this is the most important of my beliefs, even more important than my political leanings. But as a Christian, it is suppose to affect every part of my life. How I respond to those I disagree with. I have difficulty in this area. It doesn't mean I am not a Christian, I may just be more immature in some areas. I feel the need to stand up for my beliefs, either biblical or political. It seems I step on many toes. I have family that will not talk to me and others that I am close to cutting off as far as discussion goes on face book. I feel lately it has been a political fight on face book and I don't like it. I want to express my opinions but fear sooner or later I will say something hurtful in standing for what I believe. I don't feel I am racist because I think other races can stand their own ground and don't need special treatment. This feels safe to me, I can express my opinions, I can express what I read in the word without feeling like I am shoving my beliefs down someone's throat. If they read here it is like being invited into my home. This is where I live, this is how I think. you are warned coming in. God bless, LVZ.