'Cause you asked for it. 'Cause you need one.
People I actually know are getting engaged, people I knew before they were dating. Other people I know could totally and legitimately get engaged. It freaks me out, and it makes me crazy insane jealous.
I talked to a Rabbi today about a paper I'm writing about the differences between Judaism and Catholicism. He was so interesting and really presented some awesome points. He talked about how the basic Christian question is faith or works... he said in Judaism there is no question. It's works. He said, basically it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you do the right thing. While I think that viewpoint is definitely a valid argument, I don't necessarily agree. Yes, it's good that people do the "right" things even if they don't want to. But is it okay for someone to detest a certain race but never act on that hatred? Is it okay for a person to think murder is an alright thing to do as long as he or she never commits murder. I would say no.
Nonetheless, I can very much respect the viewpoints and arguments he set forth. I love that. I get why other people believe the things that they do, and I can respect those beliefs.
I want the people I know to live with a little conviction. I want them to yearn for things. I want them to believe in something so much it hurts. And if they don't.... I can respect them for not acting like they believe in something they don't. I love them. Everyone I know deserves so much love.
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