Barth Onyekwelu

"I'm a believer of Christ. There were a few months of my life that I almost thought other wise. I have learned a lot about myself since then. I have realized what I questioned was not the authenticity of The Lord. I knew that there was no way that things that happen, "just happen." I've accepted the mantra "there is always a plan and His plan is the best plan." This has led me to accept the short comings in my life more willingly and to bask in the good times. I have learned to indulge in those who truly love me and respect those who do not. I have learned not to judge another because I do not know what they have been through. I cannot understand how they feel or how they may be affected by the occurrences in their life. I believe it is completely against the teaching of Christ to judge another for something they have no control over.When I think of religion, I think of a constitution that is suppose to lead us closer to God. I believe God dwells within all of us, therefore religion should reciprocally lead us closer to one another. But when those rules start going against the purpose of their instillation, we should amend it. Realizing what the ultimate goal is. Not just to follow rules close mindlessly, but to determine the correct path to God's heart by loving one another."

Age: 18 years old
Attends: University of Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas

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