"You might run into a snobby Fundamentalist Pagan from time to time" Well that is true for both sides - I had some difficulties with some of my Christian friends who didn't understand why I would want to work with Bobby - not understanding that I don't give a hoot about our differences. In fact I feel that our beliefs are very similar in many respects and sort of parallel each other - this will only add flavor to the Studio and provide us both with a lot of insight. And our differences being spirtiuality, male vs. female, me being older, him younger etc... (In case anyone is wondering - NO we are not involved in anyway other then business) will only add a good dimension to the Studio. If we were all the same, saw everything the same way there wuld be no spark in life.
My core belief is that each person should be seen as an individual - not bundled together and labeled. We are all searching in this world and our journeys take us on different paths, but that does not mean that anyone is less then the other...or better. My religious beliefs do not make me superior, in fact it is just the opposite - as a Christian my purpose is to be a servant to all mankind - not a judge. Loving and caring for people where they are at - not where I want them to be. Of course I don't always meet those goals, but I really strive to do so. It took me many years to come to terms with that thought process and my core beliefs. But I have found that there are many like minded Christians, which is a relief. Since I am not in any way perfect, nor will I ever attain such perfection (in this world at least) it is a comfort to know that I can just be me and allow others to be themselves also (if that makes sense).
I think the reason that I was originally drawn to RCB is that I saw so many folks with different ways to relate to their Spiritually and they did so in harmony - and in my case, that is what the God I serve believes in. I know that many Pagans are wary of Christians and have even been hurt by them, and it is my hope to mend a bit of that one relationship at a time. Of course I am not able to take on the whole world, but at least I can control the world I am part of, and offer an olive branch to any that cross my path....OK I am off my soap box now. LOL. Thanks for listening!!! Denise