Judgement

This is just something I wanted to get off my chest. Normally I wouldn't post a blog to express myself, but this is something that I want to throw out there. Just to let you all know, I will make references to religion and even this beautiful fandom. I apologize in advance if I offend anyone.

I love this fandom. I love this fandom as much as I love the anime community. Why? Well, the people that I have met are very kind. I have met many people who many wouldn't have expected to be a brony or a pegasister. For example, I have met military veterans or people who are senior citizens that have shown how much they love the show. Also, many of these people I have met are amazingly talented. If cutie marks were real, their talents would certainly shine. If we get it just like the show though, then I guess not many people would notice. Hahaha.

With that being said, this fandom is certainly not perfect. I, of course, had my fair share of bad apples. I have met people who were very isolated, somewhat rude, or just plain strange. I have actually read posts or blogs where people have expressed this and said that it completely goes against what the show stands for. As I read these posts, it got me thinking on how it reminds me a lot about myself believing in God.

If I accidentally offend anyone I apologize, but I ask that you please hear me out. While I was growing up, my dad and step mom raised me to be a Christian. So naturally, I grew up believing in God and following his ways. However, I began to notice something about myself as time went on. I became someone who was very judgmental. I accused people of believing in the wrong faith, I said stuff like "homosexuality was disgusting," etc. After knowing what I became and what was coming out of my mouth, I knew that I needed to change. To this day, I still believe in God, but I no longer go to church. I am not accusing Christianity being the cause of what I was before. I do, however, blame the teachers.

A pastor would always say, "Do on to others as others would do on to you." or "God will judge you on Judgement Day." So why is it that so many people hurt others with words or actions? Just about everyone is guilty of this. I was when I judged those poor people back then. To this day, admittedly, I still judge certain people. This is a human emotion that can't be tamed. Why? Because of what the general community has done. I am scarred from being bullied, so I judge school bullies or gang members. I need to ask myself though, "What kind of life did they have to push them down that path?" I was raised to be a Christian and I of course believed that it was the perfect religion. I had to ask myself, "Do you remember how you began to think that?" I still believe in God, but being human, it is just not in the same sense anymore.

The point of all this, is that judgment is a hurtful thing. It is because of judgment, there are people who are actually scared of the police. It is because of judgment, there is so much hate just for being different. It is because of judgment, there is war and chaos. It is because of judgment... I come to all of you, not as a brony, but as a human being. I am not asking you all to stop judging each other, that is something completely out of reach. I am asking, that you please think about it before retaliating or saying anything at all.

There are many who say, "Treat each other in the fandom with respect. This goes against what the show stands for." Remember, majority of the ponies judged Zacora before getting to know her. Remember, Rainbow Dash judged Gilda before realizing just what sort of society she grew up in. Remember, majority of the Mane Six judged Discord, before getting to know him or even bother to try and befriend him. If we are to truly go with what the show stands for, we must respect everyone. If we just limit that respect to the fandom than we are just a cult. I don't see this fandom as a cult I see it as a family. The first time I met other bronies and pegasisters, I felt I have known them all my life. We need to spread that magic of friendship to everyone.

To wrap this up, I just ask all of you to remember that life has many souls. Each soul was raised differently. Think about that before passing any judgment.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Comments

[Toon]

This is just wow I mean WOW, I had my share of thoughts of this like why do we judge homosexuals for being themselves why do we need to surround them of what we think of them, why do you think some people have trouble coming out.

Anyway the whole point I'm making is I completely agree with this and I think everyone should learn from this and open their eyes.