Don't condemn other's beliefs
Letter to the Editor
Today I read a letter from a person claiming that God does not exist. Contrary to what usually happens, I am NOT writing to condemn that person's view. I am also not writing to agree with him, because I personally do believe in God. The reason I am writing, is in hopes that perhaps I can cut off the probably near 20 letters, in utter disgust of Mr. Dillon's view.
When did we get so judgmental? Last week someone expressed the opinion that pre-marital sex is okay, and was promptly responded to with letters claiming he doesn't belong here. Today someone wrote a letter about not believing in God. I assure you that if THIS letter didn't make the paper, then one telling him about how wrong he is did. There are all types of religion at this school. Protestants, Jews, Muslims and any religion you can think of are represented. We don't express views of disgust to them, so why, are there 20 people writing letters as I speak, condemning views of an Atheist?
To last weeks author, does Mr. Dillon not "belong" because we're a Catholic-affiliated school and he doesn't believe in God? Do the Jewish people here not "belong," because they don't worship Jesus as we do? The answer of course, is no, because if we as individuals told everyone who doesn't have the same views we do, that they don't belong around us, I assure you, we'd be awfully lonely. Different opinions make the world interesting. If you disagree with someone's opinion, write in and tell everyone about it! But please, let's stop telling people how totally wrong they are, and how they don't belong here because they have a different opinion. Have the "right" opinion, have the "wrong" opinion, but for God sake, have an opinion and don't be afraid to share it with us all, for fear of being torn apart by judgmental people. On that note, Mr. Dillon, I don't agree with you, I do believe in God, but thank you for not being to scared to tell people what you think.
Keith Anderson
Sophomore, Keenan Hall
January 31, 2000
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