Acceptance and Open-Mindedness

As I was making my profile on this website, I noticed something. 

I noticed I was hesitant to include part of myself and my beliefs in my bio because I was afraid of the negative attention it might bring to my account. I, personally, think that it's really sad that I felt ashamed to share one of, if not the biggest, aspects of my life on here, which is my religion and relationship with Jesus Christ. No one should have to feel ashamed of who they believe in or what they follow. No one should be ashamed to say that they believe in nothing at all, so why is there this sort of stigmatism around religion and specifically Christianity recently? 

Is it wrong for a random person on the internet to believe in a higher power? For some rando to say that they want to put their focus on not just themselves and their own wants but something greater and outside of their desires? I personally don't care what anyone wants to believe or not believe, because it's frankly none of my business. I don't think that you should feel ashamed for being yourself and telling people who you are. 

When I think about my God, I think about love, patience, kindness, acceptance, and an omniscient being who has more of a heart than I ever could. That is who I strive to be more like. Jesus Christ was a real man who walked on this Earth and who died one of the most gruesome deaths imaginable to save us from eternal suffering. I want to be that kind of selfless and kind to people. Obviously, not actually dying or sacrificing myself for someone, but showing that kind of love and mercy. 

Anyway, that's my little rant. I love everyone, you guys, let's just be nice and make friends  😭