Personal Beliefs Are Personal

By Sherry Kutter, Grey Eagle

Do we really want to impose our personal beliefs about what we can and cannot do with our own bodies onto others? Could it come back to bite us? Could others use their beliefs to control and harm us? Yes.

Consider the Bible verse that says "if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off". It is always a matter of interpretation. This would be especially tough for abusive men and lying politicians.

Each of us has areas of our lives we could improve or correct. Let’s focus on how our own lives reflect our personal beliefs and allow others to do the same. Are we always honest, compassionate and kind to the poor?

If those values are part of our beliefs then let's work on them.

Our personal beliefs are exactly that. Personal. Let’s keep it that way, please.