Separation of church and state

               I grew up hearing about "separation of church and state", I also grew up with a grandma who blames God for everything. It wasn't until I got involved in church that I had an opinion. I see the difference between students or staff having a conversation on religion and a staff member or student preaching to a whole crowd  outside of CLC (Christian learning center) or FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes). But recently 2 stories have sparked the idea of religious freedom and separation of church and state.

               There's a high school in Georgia where coaches and students were having bible studies and mass baptisms. If it was after or before school I don't see the problem. if it was DURING school then yes I see the problem. Religious freedom still exists. The group "freedom against religion" had a problem with the students and coaches hosting the events. The thing is "freedom against religion has a problem with anything Christian and they're not even in Georgia. Why can't this group just leave us all alone?

           Then there's the lady in Kentucky who denied gay couples marriage licenses. To me if you knew this was a law why stay at the job? Christians can have a lot of government jobs without compromising their beliefs. it's in the bible to follow all of those in authority and that includes the government

What's scandalous to you may not be so scandalous

                 When I started hanging out with my friend Philip, I kept it secret. I know how people think, a sweet (and at times naïve) girl hanging out with a much older man would cause all my family and friends to worry. See but what people don't know is Philip mentors people who have a rough go of it when it comes to dating. He gives girls hope that there is good guys out there.

                 I tell that story to say that judgment ruins things. It ruins friendships, relationships, families and your world. I know if anyone in my life judged my friendship with Philip before they knew the whole story and/or him it would change how I view them. It will also put a strain on our relationship. If you have a legit reason for a couple not to be together (abuse, one of them is under 18, etc.) then yes say something.

              Also if someone's life style is dangerous or illegal you need to say something. A lot of people have different morals so morality isn't an legit argument. Everyone has a journey and it's not up to anyone else to judge.