and I guess it comes down to this.

[myboyrobot]

I have deleted some people from my friends list who I don't feel are going to be supportive of my new path in life. I'm sorry, It's not personal. I don't mean to hurt anyone, but I just feel like your influence in my life is only a negative one, and I can't grow and be healthy with you nearby

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[plumforgot]

I think it's great that you've discovered something that's going to make you happy and whole in your life, Katie. And I'm happy you still have me friended - you know who your true friends are when they support you, and I'm only too happy to do that. But is that going to go both ways? You know I don't think Jesus Christ is the son of God, and you know I like girls. I hope you don't fall into the hypocrisy canyon like so many other Christians.

[myboyrobot]

Of course I kept you friended! I don't want us to ever stop being friends. But I can't lie and tell you that I can accept or be happy about the way you live your life. I know, I used to roll my eyes when people I know would change suddenly like this, and I would say the same thing, that I didn't believe it and that I was sticking to what I had been doing. But I know that you know that Jesus is Lord. You have chosen to abandon his love, but I'm more than happy to help you find your way back to him. I'm here for you.

[plumforgot]

Thanks, I appreciate that you're there for me, in a limited way at least. I do believe in a presence if not a creator and his earthly spawn, but I don't really want to get into a religious debate, here. It's not my place to disapprove or knock you or anyone else for your beliefs/way of life any more than it's your place to disapprove or knock me or anyone else. Seriously, though, don't try and witness to me if you do want us to keep being friends.

[myboyrobot]

Earthly spawn? Look, please don't make defamatory remarks like that, it's just uncalled for. I'm not trying to knock anyone, I just know that you need Christ in your life. It's okay if you aren't willing to accept him right now, but you can't really ask me to not try to witness to you, it's like asking me to not care about you. I don't want to see you waste your life and then go to hell, Cassie, I love you too much. And please don't take that the wrong way; I'm not like you.

[kickthebeat]

I'm so sorry it's come to this, Katie, and I'm sorry you think that I, as an atheist, would not support your beliefs. You and I have been through so much as people over the past few years, and supported each other through good and bad times; it's almost a little painful to think of my livejournal existance without you in it.

But at the same time, I'm inspired to do a little -- I can't believe I'm saying this -- soul-searching myself. You know I've been feeling down lately, and perhaps this is something that can help me too. I'm going through the new communities you've added to your friends list; if you could link me to any other sites you've found to be resourceful, I would really appreciate it.

Regardless of everything, Katie, I just need to say this: I love you, sweetie. If Jesus makes you happy, then there is nothing more I want for you, than to be happy within His embrace, and His Love.

[myboyrobot]

Thank you, Keri! Your support means a lot to me. Maybe I was too rash in some of my defriending, I just felt it was best to get rid of people I know are currently involved in the slash community. :(

I am delighted to hear that you are thinking of looking into religion as well. It has already begun to change my life, and I find myself appreciating each day a lot more now. There's a kind of fulfillment you get from it that can't be matched by anything else. Unfortunately, I don't know of many good places on the web, since I'm only just finding my way back into Christianity, myself! But the communities I've joined all seem very positive, and if I find anything else, I will definitely link you.

<3

[infinitivesplit]

I'm happy for you, I really am, but what I don't get is how I am no longer welcome to read your journal, but my ex-girlfriend who has abandoned LJ completely is still OK. All I ever tried to get you to write with me was heterosexual porn! I just don't understand.

God bless.

[develop]

I'm so happy for you, Katie. Do you mind if I ask which church (in particular, if any) you've become involved with?

[butitdidhappen]

but, but, i just wrote my first vm slash fic, and you have to go and do this!

don't you have just the slightest bit of interest, i know you do.