I have a lot of opinions.
(Did you hear that? That was the sound of my father's head nodding furiously in agreement.)
A lot of opinions. From theology to politics, music to food, I have something to say about just about everything.
I feel like I spend a great deal of time biting my tongue and sitting on my hands. This is not an entirely bad thing. Sometimes it really is best to keep one's opinions to one's self. I remember learning this lesson the day a friend had the courage to chew me out for ripping on something that I knew she liked. I remember being startled into complete agreement with her, and totally grateful to learn the lesson on how not to be so tacky. (And besides, she was right. U2 rocks, and I humbly repent ever thinking otherwise.)
On the other hand, sometimes it's tiresome to feel like I don't have the freedom to speak openly about things about which I'm passionate. I used to blog about politics & theology more, but don't so much anymore. I'm more aware that not everyone who reads this shares my opinions about this, that, and the other. I don't want to offend people, and I don't want to write something that could have consequences now or down the road.
It's against my nature to be so reserved, especially since I ultimately do trust that my voice matters - that everyone's voice matters. I just know that I can't control how what I write/say is received.
Not that I'm comparing myself to the prophets, but it would have been a really sad thing if Isaiah & co. shut up for the sake of diplomacy.
K, it was that urge that led me to blogging in the first place. You need to have somewhere to express yourself, especially in writing, especially in these high-strung times. I say go for it. If someone doesn't agree with you, they can express themselves here or stop reading. Their choice. I'm not sure how we developed the idea that it's 'offensive' for someone to say something we disagree with in the first place. It's nonsense.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it sad that you feel the need to censor yourself that way? I started reading your blog because I appreciated your opinions even when I didn't necessarily always agree with them. I hope you'll ease up a little bit on biting your tongue?
ReplyDeleteMy head hurts.... *snicker*
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I wonder why we have so many opinions on everything...
ReplyDeleteI think you should write whatever you feel like writing : )
Please do not stop writing whatever you want to blog about. Some things just need to be said and the way you say them is worth waiting for....
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