Simple Beliefs
by Art Reeves

I believe that religions are part of a tree. Each one is true. That they start from the trunk and make up God’s way. Each one is part of the branches and goes to the top of the tree. Each one is as important as the other. People should start believing in each other’s way of religion and not think that there is only one that is true. I think that God can only do good things. He cannot do bad things. The bad things are the work of the Devil.

I believe that you do unto others the way you want to be treated. I believe that at first you should treat people the way you would want to be treated. Then treat them the way they treat you.

I believe there are a million reasons why you don’t want to do something but there is only one reason why you should do it and that’s because it’s the right thing to do.

I think that people should stick together through good times and also bad times. That they should stand up for each other and stay together even if they’re wrong.

I believe that you should not put off doing something when it needs to be done. You should do it right now.

I also believe that you have to pay for losing your temper. When you get mad and lose your tempter bad things happen. It takes a while to happen but you have to pay sooner or later. So I believe you should not lose your temper. Things will get better, it just takes time. I believe that if you are kind and show love it will be like a cold when it spreads through people. That is seems like it is impossible for peace on earth, but if you are kind it can overcome hate.

You should never give up. Somebody said, “Never, never give up.” I believe you should try to understand the old sayings like, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” and “A penny saved is a penny earned” and “Sleep on it before you do anything.” At first I didn’t understand what these meant, but I as I think about them they seem to make sense.

I believe that if you are looking for the answers they will come along.

I believe that if I inspire somebody to get an idea then I am satisfied.