It was at that point that I realized that something did not feel right. The last group of words that Cindy said to me did not click. Yes, I understood what she was saying, however, I did not understand why she was saying it.

"You are wrong," I accused her as my brain was still processing the recent information. "You are just jealous."

Cindy stared intently at me as if she were getting a glimpse of my changing soul. She was far from amused. "Haha. I forgot to laugh," she said sarcastically.

"You and Diversity may be cousins, but you sure do not know her at all. She is a villain, but even she has her standards. I have learned while being with her that she will happily let you join her if you agree with her."

"You have proven that I am right, Ada."

I crossed my arms over my chest. "How is that?"

"That last chunk of your sentence when you said that she will allow you to live if you agree with everything that she believes."

I held up a finger. "First of all, I did not say those exact words." I held up another finger. "Second of all, I used the word 'join,' not 'live.'"

She shrugged. "It is the same word in her case. And you obviously do not know what I am referring to."

"But I do. You hate your cousin's villainous ways."

"I would not call her ways villainous. More of wicked because of how unfairly she treats people."

"She is a villain."

"Do not call her a villain. That is an insult to great and understanding villains everywhere. If you want to call her something, the word 'racist' would describe her in a nutshell."

I slowly lowered my arms to the sides and looked at her funny. That was the first time that I heard that word. 'Racist.' What did it mean? Why did such a word exist? Did it mean that people are short on toilet paper?

Cindy scratched the back of her head. "You have no clue what a racist is, do you?"

"Not if it has nothing to do with toilet paper," I stated.

She explained to me in detail what a racist is. It basically is a person who discriminates - if you are unfamiliar with the word 'discriminate,' it means to refuse service to someone because of their skin color, gender, religion, or sexual orientation - against another individual. For example, people with black skin were slaves to white folks back in the days. Today, some whites are racist towards blacks, however, it has gone the other way as well. Some blacks are racists towards whites. And some misguided people have the audacity to discriminate men who are both straight and white.

"It boils my skin that there are ignorant people like that," Cindy confessed, not holding back how she felt. People can be such idiots!"

"You know what? I agree with you," I answered. "There is a difference between a villain and a racist."

"Now you are getting it, Ada. Diversity is nothing but a racist who manipulates others."

"I know that my question may sound stupid, Cindy, but what makes Diversity a racist? Diversity did tell me that she believes in diversity. She believes that all races and all religions and all genders and all sexual preferences should be treated equally."

She clenched her hands into fists. "And you believe that garbage?"

"Uh, yeah. Do you not support equality?"

"Only when I do not have to give up my rights for someone who is easily offended."

I squinted at her. "What are you talking about?"

The pieces slowly came together when Cindy told me what was really up. She was a new Christian and viewing things and situations differently. Caleb preached about his beliefs, and she soon was saved. The blinds were lifted from her eyes, and she came to the realization that the world was not as it should be.

Christians were forgotten and hated by the world. People who have not had the blinds removed claimed that all Christians were delusional and brought shame to their traditions. According to the world, believers had to give up what they believed in order to satisfy those who would be offended by it.

"True Christians are also hated because we do not support gays and transgenders and non-binaries," Cindy said. There was a hint of sadness in her voice. "But what they do not know is that we are called to love them just as much. I love gays and transgenders and non-binaries."

Keep in mind readers, especially you Christian fans, that I had never heard of a person being a Christian until that point. "Sounds more like double standards," I told her.

"It is not a double standard. Would an atheist support me being a Christian? Maybe or maybe not. Would that same atheist love me? Depends. But in no way would I shove my beliefs down people's throats. That is just plain wrong."

"Does being a true Christian have anything to do with your cousin?"

"More than you think. She sadly despises all who are Christians and thinks that her world would be better without them. She also uses those who ask for representation. She could care less about the gays, transgenders, and non-binaries. She will kill them if she desires."

"Dang. Talk about double standards."

"You are correct, Ada. I feel that a part of you does not want to believe that Diversity is using forced diversity on everyone."

"'Forced diversity'?" I repeated.

"Take this and wear it when you run into Diversity. She will be offended."

Cindy reached into the pocket of her pants and pulled out a pretty necklace. Not just any necklace. It had a purple cross with the word 'faith' written across it. She handed it to me, and I took it and put it on.

"Why would Diversity want to destroy me?" I said to myself.