This is the last time that I will address this subject.

I probably was joking around when I said whatever it is I said that offended you. I already told you I would apologize to you if you would just let me know what it is that I did. I can't truly feel sorry for doing something to someone when I don't even know who you are.

I don't recall EVER telling someone they were going to hell. Especially at school. And if I did, then I'm sure I did it in a very loving way. The only reason I would ever tell anyone that is because I cared for them. If I didn't care about the person then I would just let them go to hell and not even worry about it. But I do worry about others. I always try to be as kind as possible when talking about my religion. I do not cut down other religions in a mean spirited way, I do not make fun of other people for having different beliefs than myself, and I do not walk around telling people they are going to hell. I have lots of friends who are not Christians. I don't even understand where you are coming up with these things you are saying.

Yes, my friends and I talk about God a lot. It's because our religion is something that is very important to us. And like Eric said, Seperation of Church and State does not mean that we can't talk about our religion in school. We can. It's a freedom that is given to us by our country's constitution. It also gives you the freedom to say whatever your opinion is on religion. Even if your opinion is that you don't care, or that you hate God, or that you hate my God. That is your right. That is everyone's right. And honestly, I don't really have many classes with any of my friends, so if you are hearing us discuss religion then you are most likely choosing to be around us during lunch or before and after school. If you are really so offended then why are you hanging around us?

Of course my friends are going to defend me. They care about me. If someone was saying mean things about one of your friends wouldn't you stick up for them? It is not worship. I don't see why you feel the need to cut others down. I understand that this is a public journal. I will gladly accept any criticism that you have to offer me. But not if you don't even have the courage to speak to me to my face. I don't even know who you are and from the things you say, I don't think you really know me as well as you think, so why should I accept any criticism from you? If you truly have so many problems with me then just ignore me. No one is forcing you to be around me or to listen to what I have to say.

I would just ask that everyone who reads my blog would just let this die. If the person responds, do not respond back to them. I know you guys are just watching out for me and it's really cool of you all, but it's only going to make it all worse. Thank you all though.


- posted by Jonathan@ 4:10 PM