I know I have already posted about this, but I saw this video on a friends blog and couldn't resist posting it. Sorry I have not posted in a while . . . still trying to resolve the car thing . . . which seems to take up a lot of time! Anyways, back to the movie! I just feel so strongly about this and I really enjoyed this guys stance on Proposition 8. I have no intention on offending anyone in anyway, this is just how I feel. Feel free to let me know how you feel, but again, I in no way mean to offend anyone. Just letting you know . . .
Friday, October 24, 2008
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The lds.org website has an extremely well-written,articulate section on this issue on their website... minus the sarcasm and accusations...that I found very enlightening. This is such a sensitive issue and I really wish a "middle ground" was more of a reality for everyone involved: We get to define marriage in a way that remains sacred to us and our religious freedoms are valued, while homosexuals are allowed civil unions and are not discriminated against. I've heard so many arguments on both sides and it's always a struggle for me because I don't want to impose my religious viewpoints on others, but I know that marriage is sacred. I hate that "liberal," "tolerance," and the idea of speaking in a sensitive way towards others now have negative connotations. This video is pretty mild, but neither side does themselves a favor by vilifying the other side or making broad statements about "legislating from the court" or suing over everything. This is totally simplified, but I think it would really help to put ourselves in the other guy's shoes and try to avoid being offended or offensive. Just as you hoped, my intent is not to offend anyone either.
(Mary) Thanks for your thoughts - I wrote a lenthly response on our blog.
Wow, Heather, thanks for taking this on! Of course, as we share the same faith and believe in modern-day revelation, we believe that MARRIAGE is sacred and should be protected. More importantly, as a mother with the sacred call to rear God's children in love and righteousness - the implications of legalizing same sex marriage are frightening. I am beginning to see how the consitution can "hang by a thread" in the years to come. It is very difficult to stand up for what you believe in as right and moral against that which is not in the era of political correctness. It feels like we are incapable of securing and ensuring the agency of two opposing groups at once - allowing some rights and protection against discrimination for homosexuals and, at the same time, allowing others to believe and teach their children that it is wrong.
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