Question Posed To This Mere Poet Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

A question has been presented to this mere poet, here is is:

If a person changes their religion to the majority of the
country they are living in, will things get better for them?

Being a mere poet, I do not claim to have all the answers,
I can only give the questions that I pose in return.

Do these people who are doing this actually believe in this
religion they have suddenly decided to become?

How deep is their faith in this religion? What principles
does it believe in, are they humane, based on God?

What is their reasoning, spiritual or human? What are the
effects on individuals and their families?

Why change when you are happy with what you are already
believing in?

These and so many more questions are brought to my mind, so
I have no answers to give anyone, each individual has to
answer them on their own.

Continuing to believe in what my faith has nurtured and I
agree with, I will forever be a Catholic, there is no other
religion that fits who I am and my beliefs.

Being grounded in the Catholic faith allows me to be indepen-
dent, sincere, filled with goodness, mercy and compassion,
the way of our Lord.

Man has nothing on Him I have found, following the ten
commandments is the only law I need in my life.

You are welcome to disagree, being a Catholic, secure and
certain allows me to let you give your opinions and beliefs
a voice without being persecuted.

Mankind is beautiful, I love being a part of humanity with my
own beliefs, joy is my constant companion when living according
to God.