(Written in 2011)

“Sometimes I feel like apologizing for my beliefs. In our culture, it’s not politically correct to be dogmatic or to try to convince someone else that she might be wrong or have false views. I might sincerely believe what I read in my morning Bible time, yet later, when I’m conversing with a neighbor of a different faith or worldview, I’m tempted to keep my mouth shut and not “impose” my views on her.

“Why am I so timid? Do I really think there is a possibility that I’ve interpreted Scripture incorrectly? Do I really think that it’s wrong to make someone else feel badly, even if I think she is believing a lie that has eternal consequences?

“I’ve been pondering this a lot lately, partly because I have friends with different beliefs than mine — and I’ve found myself keeping my mouth shut so that I do not offend them…”

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https://anneelliott.com/2011/04/i-can-know-truth/