Everyone identifies with something. It may be sexuality, race, gender, age, religion, or physical ability. Today, I will focus on religious and physical ability identity. Many people are discriminated against everyday for their beliefs or abilities. Accepting people for who they really are can change society in a major way.

Religious identity is believing in something higher than yourself; it comes in many different religions. In the past, people have been martyred for believing in Jesus. Things like this do not happen as often, but people are verbally persecuted for their beliefs.

Physical ability identity can be a positive or negative. People with disabilities have to live with people making fun of them for being themselves. These people are no different than people without a disability. People with an amazing physical ability can identify as this as well.

For me, I identify as a Christian, and I try to use my physical ability to play field hockey for Him and the people that are not capable. I do not show people very often what I believe in or that I am a Christian, but I am working on sharing who I am and sharing the Word of God. For physical ability, I can do a better job by not judging anyone. Sometimes, people tend to act different around disabled people, but I try my best to treat them as any other person. I want to treat everyone with love and kindness.

What can you do to express who you really are and what you can do to change society’s outlook?