Why is it that so many people seem more than willing to allow religious differences to take such a high consideration in their judgement as to whether or not one is a 'good' or 'nice' enough person to associate with? This is a scenario which I see, hear about or face too often, and it makes the gathering of friends, allies, and associates a difficult process. When sizing up certain individuals (in the interest of companionship), I have never let religious beliefs sway My judgement, be the intended Catholic, Mormon, non-denominational Christian, Wiccan, or whatever. It really is no business of Mine should they choose to follow God and/or Christ, or some obscure godess or ancient entity; an individual's religious inclinations are that individual's personal business and of no consequence whatsoever to My life!

I like to view the omission of religious consideration from My process of selection as a wise strategy and would like to see it implemented in most everybody else's agenda; however, this is not the case, and people still let religion get in the way of what may have otherwise developed into a wonderful relationship.

Alright, I must admit that I am not altogether consistent with what I have written here, as there are times when I have no choice but to allow such differences to sway Me. There are times when some people try to move Me from My chosen path and push their religion onto Me, their cancerous spiritual drug and bizzare addiction which they wish share with Me. They often try to change My views knowing full well that I am happily content with those views and fail to realize that their rude and persistant imposition just may cost them a friend of potentially great value. I do not always care to hear their views on the subject and do not bother to ask, yet they fill My ears with their nonsense despite that fact. They will never be subjected to My views unless they ask to hear them, and then only if they show that they truly wish to! I should, therefore, recieve that same consideration, though it is rare that I do. It is on such an occassion that I would just as soon not deal with that person ever again in the future...