religion is not overrated
... We develop our sense of life to be normal because of the activities that go on around us daily, and we form our own beliefs based on the culture or religion that surrounds us. ... I did not have to search for a religious belief because it was the focal point in my family and my home. ... Present day, If someone would ask me why was I Baptist , I would not be able to explain. ... Being in the mist of a Baptist congregation every Sunday, I developed the thought that Baptist religion was the only legit religion. It was the only religion that I have ever known. ... See, I realized that people are watching, whether I see them or not. ... Do not be fooled! ... When I was not in the public eye, I did whatever I wanted. ... I did not care. ... I also engaged in activities that were against my religion. ... I did not want them to see or know about the contradictory behavior that I was exhibiting. ... Altering my behavior does not make me a bad person. ... I do not feel that she is trying to bribe me. ... If I do not bring home all A’s, her challenge was to get me to try harder in school. ... Besides religion and education, my family has always valued Christmas time.