Definitely food for thought, although I think I can honestly say that what I stand for and against are equally known, because I share neither one unless someone either asks, or unwittingly presents me with the perfect opportunity to speak of them, or if it comes up in a conversation that I can't pass up sharing them (I don't look for openings to share them). I prefer not to be in anyone's face whether I am talking about being for or against something. It's better received that way.

My question is, is it that people are quicker to know and speak of what they stand against rather than what they stand for, or is it that we all only remember what they stand against because it is usually so much more vehement and stands out more?

Who do you carry the torch for, my young man?
Do you believe in anything?
Do you carry it around just to burn things down?

. . .

What did you learn tonight,
While shouting so loud, you barely joyous, broken thing?
You're a voice that never sings, is what I say.
You were freezing over hell.
You were bringing on the end you do so well.
You can only blame yourself, is what I say.

Oh, order your daughters to ignore me,
Think that will sort me?
And sweep me under the rug?
While you're beating with a book
Everyone that book tells you to love.

. . .

-- Brand New, "The Archers Bows Have Broken"

I'll go for neither, really. I mean, I'll talk to my friends about religions; but I won't try and get them to agree. I won't try to teach them anything. I leave that up to them; they can find their own learning experiences. Plus, it's just not my business what they believe.

I definitely don't get defensive about my religion, either. What does that accomplish? Pretty much: Nothing. Why should I get defensive? We each deserve to believe whatever we want. So, they disagree? So what? As long as they don't try to shove their beliefs on me, it's all good; because I don't shove mine off on them.

I missed an opportunity the other day. I was talking with a co-worker and then had a perfect opportunity to bring my faith and its impact on my life. For some reason though I couldn't think of anything that didnt' sound cheesy or like a corny halmark card so I didnt' say anything. I asked God that if he wanted me to say something to this person that he will give me another opportunity. Maybe I shoud of said something. I am not sure. I felt at that moment though that if I did say something it may have an opposite effect. Which I didnt' want to do all.  

I was just saying this today.  How so many people (from all backgrounds, religions and non-religions) are willing to fight to death over things they're against.  But so few people are willing to fight to save something.  To save someone.  How many people are off writing firey blogs about the lack of water in Africa?  Or about the orphans in need of homes in Guatamala?  Or the amputees in Cambodia?

Yes, they exist, but they certainly are in the minority.  They're the ones brave enough to fight for instead of against.

@LoBornlite@xanga - Jesus was totally human, true.  But he was also totally God too.  He had two natures, both human and divine.  And you are right that no one needs to know what Church you go to.... but they should be able to see Him in you and through you, and know that you are different than most people they meet.  That is what it means to be a Christian in this world.  To be His hands, His feet, His voice, and share His love for the people in this world whom He loves, but don't know Him.

How about neither and not sharing unwanted information? =D

@bigcatholicmicah@xanga - And you are right that no one needs to know what Church you go to.... but they should be able to see Him in you and through you

I have had the priviledge of working with the greatest people in world:  first responders and school teachers.

Surely they are Jesus' arms and legs.  But when the bleeding starts nobody cares which church anybody goes to.  The subject never comes up.