Self Righteous Assumptions

A Holier Than Thou Attitude

Assumptions are “just the way things are.”
Assumptions are “how its always been done.”
Assumptions are “the way the world works.”

     We Assume anyone that is different is wrong. We assume that sense most people aren't gay, then those who are, are wrong. There is great conflict about whether the bible is literal, or to be taken in contrast, or maybe its all figurative. Because of this ambiguous line, we assume that we have the power and authority to interpret the bible in a specific way that we choose. When this phenomenal translation occurs, we assume anyone who translates it any different, is wrong. We assume the homeless man on the street is a drug addict who could have done better. We assume those who are divorced and re-married are all adulterers. We assume those who are 'saved' will always be saved. 
     Why do we assume so much? We were raised believing a certain way, and maybe we still follow those same guidelines, or maybe we have ventured to find a new way to believe, either way, we think we are right. I can't help imagining that the Muslim believes with all his heart that he is correct in what his religious beliefs are and will one day be rewarded. He believes the same way we do. We all assume we are right. But again I can never completely push away the question, What if I'm wrong? What if everything I have ever done in my faith is insignificant?