We indeed tend to divide our values and beliefs from the way we behave in public settings. Our private life is different from our public life is the way we rationalize that sacred/secular divided. It may be based on the need to shield ourselves from society's judgment or make everyone around comfortable by being open to their beliefs as well. Being open to other people’s beliefs is desirable, but it should not come at the expense of our inherent sacred voice. As human beings, we need to have unity of mind and, therefore, it is impossible to alternate between two divergent views at a particular time. What is in us should always be seen no matter the circumstances or audience. Hence, our sacredness should permeate all sectors of our lives, whether private or public.
I find myself experiencing the sacred/secular divide in my relationship with friends and colleagues. In accommodating everyone's needs, I treat my interaction with them like a secular setting and do not condemn many of their acts. I do not drink alcohol but will repeatedly help my friends get over hangovers. In my debates with my friends, I agree with some ideas against Biblical teachings, such as abortions and homosexuality. I embody being open to all diverse beliefs and ideologies and will push forward the sacred teachings upon all my friends. Embodying my Christian beliefs and not being afraid to admonish acts or ideologies that conflict with it will go a long way in eliminating the sacred/secular divide in my life. For example, I will no longer drive my friends to bars and will constantly warn them about ‘secular partying.’
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