The meaning implied in the phrase "born-again" connotes "Rebirth." Yet, does that meaning truly apply to our contemporary usage of the term "born-again?"
When, I was walking the fundamental path, I clung to the identity of "born-again Christian" or even "born-again virgin," but while I professed a sense of freedom and outward acceptance of the rules supposed to help me find peace, I found myself more and more having the joy sucked of out of me in the increasingly restrictive lifestyle enforced upon me.
And then a few years back, I was truly re-born.
It was when I kicked my ex out, symbolizing that of the showing all those who perpetuated abuse upon me the exit door. I found at last my true self, my real identity, and sense of purpose. And, then I embraced it. I embraced that freedom and found true happiness.
Today, I stand with eyes wide open, fully awake, as I see that of my truest desires and hopes coming into place, naturally and with minimal effort before me. I stand upright and fully experience with joy the life and beauty revealing itself before me.
I do not mean for this to put down those in the fundamental, right -wing Christian life-style. I am no longer bitter or angry towards any who choose that path. On the contrary, when I listen to their stories and programmed speeches, as it were, I find myself looking passed the propaganda and seeing the true heart of the speaker, the good intentions beneath. It is no longer the path I choose for myself; but I can respect, regardless, that that is the path they have chosen.
So, at last, I have truly been 'born-again.'
Jacqueline Pollock Katy
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