I am not religious and don't want to be, it's not for me. Not judging anyone who is, of course. To be completely transparent, I just can't make sense out of religion and do not personally see how it lifts a person up as opposed to making a person feel guilty for so many things. And, I don't see how a loving god destroys people it determines to be enemies. Again, just my opinion and not trying to start any arguments whatsoever.

Anxiety is not a choice, in some cases, it is reality. I don't make enough to keep my home long term, that makes me anxious to be on the street. Anyone would be. I worry about my fading father's mental state and how long he will live, will he die early from the jabs? Every day I fear will be my last with him. I don't know how I'll keep up with inflation. I don't know how much longer I'll be able to physically work. Having anxiety that is founded on things a person cannot change is not a weakness and is not unfounded. Worrying about insignificants, I agree with you.

No, I absolutely do not choose the side that is winning. Otherwise you'd see a Ukraine flag, a gay flag, me supporting drag for kids and a picture of me wearing a face diaper. That and I'd likely be vax injured or dead. At great personal cost, like a lot of us here, my choices to stand up for what I believe it right has cost me family and friends. I have no regrets, but that does not mean my choices have not caused suffering. I still will not back down.

I mean to respond to more but my carrot cake is done in the oven (literally). More later. Thank you for your response.