I felt compelled to stand on my soap box about what seems to be a touchy subject. The one subject that can REALLY get me riled up is autism, but that's not what this is about. Today, I'd like to talk about my thoughts on the gay community.
Before you start sighing and huffing and puffing and virtually throat punching me, just wait a second. I'm came across a post today that a friend of mine had "liked" on Facebook The post was a cartoon drawing of some one talking to God. The basics of were that the person was asking God if our country was being punished because of the gay community, but God said he was punishing us for how we were treating them. Out of sheer curiosity, I read the comments on this picture.
I'm sure any of you that have ever read a conversation between Christians and the gay community will know this turned out exactly the same. Those who either were gay or were supporters of gay were bashing the Christians and the Christians were bashing them right back, but using the Bible to do so. I'm kind of tired of this.
I was raised in and practice the LDS Christian faith. Husband is also a Christian, but is not of the same faith as I am. We were both raised with the same basic beliefs, however and I think we both feel pretty similar on this subject. When it comes right down to it, I don't have a problem with people who are gay. One of my first bosses of my working career referred to himself (and I quote) as "gayer than a $2 bill". I'm still not really sure what that means... but he was rad. He was hilarious. He was a good boss and treated my coworkers and me fairly. I didn't look at him and think about what he did in his free time or who he loved and/or was in a relationship with. I saw him as a person.
I think Christians are too caught up on this subject. We're too busy worrying about how (insert adjective here) we think it is and aren't practicing what we preach. Am I going to advocate on capitol hill for gay marriage? Probably not... but that doesn't mean I can't love all of God's children regardless of their sexual orientation, race or otherwise. What, exactly, is the point of arguing about this? It sure as hell isn't Christ-like and posting a comment that is verbally abusive in either direction isn't really that great plea for your case. I'm also fairly certain that quoting the Bible isn't going to change a person's mind in that one instant because chances are, they've heard it before. This is a path they've chosen (this goes for both gays and Christians) and what you say to a complete stranger on Facebook isn't going to suddenly make them realize that you're right and they're wrong. Especially those comments that are negative.
I think that this can go for many things, if you think about. Gun control, politics, you name it. You won't change a troll's mind, so how about we all agree to disagree and stop wasting our time and energy on people you will more than likely never meet. You can't beat a dead horse. I guess you could, but it'd be pointless and therein is my point. Whether you're gay and/or support gays or you're a Christian who believes otherwise, it's not our job to force any agenda/opinion on those that don't want to hear it. Even in my own religion, the missionaries don't force doctrine down the throats of those who say they don't want to hear it. If they're told no, they move on. Why is the internet any different?
PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET!!! I hope we can just enjoy our own personal journey and improve ourselves for the better instead of arguing that everyone around us needs to be up to our personal standard. I have a different opinion than a lot of people on a lot of things, but I'll never tell you I'm right (even though I believe that I am). Worry about you. Your grass can be green if you take the time to tend to it.
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