I was hesitant to write this post.
I was hesitant because I was worried about using the wrong language. I was hesitant because I didn't want to deal with argumentative backlash because I don't know everything. I was hesitant because I didn't want to offend anyone. ...Then I got over that. I got over it when I read, and reread, and reread again the hurtful things people say. I got over it when I thought of all of the people I care about who's rights are at stake. I got over it when it dawned on me that being silent does nothing. I got over it... because I'm getting pissed. To be honest, my main concern could actually be described as a lack of understanding. I honestly don't understand why people have an issue with something that doesn't affect them. Most of my annoyance comes from those who argue against marriage equality from a religious stand-point. You can spout off all of the scripture you want; old and new testament. I've read it, I've heard it... fine. Here's what I personally won't put up with; actively working to destroy another's chance at happiness because you think they're sinning, and it's worse than your sinning. I honestly don't understand the thought process. If someone thinks that anyone that identifies at LGTB is going to hell, fine. I personally don't agree with them, but fine. This is America and they get to have a point of view. What I don't get is their continued involvement. If you think they're going to hell and you're going to heaven, then let them! I'm fairly certain that if they wanted your opinion, they'd ask you for it. In the mean time, let them live the life they're happy living, and you can marry someone with different genitalia than what's stored in your pants/skirt/tutu. Personally, if I had to imagine what my idea of heaven looked like, it wouldn't be one where people I care about (gay or straight) weren't allowed in. I have a hard time believing in a God that hands out rejection letters like that college who denied you. Before my freshman year of college, I filled out tons (7) of scholarship applications, and I got tons (6) of rejection letters in response. I was left feeling crushed and completely inadequate. I can't believe in a God who would actively do that to someone who loved Him. Because following that thought process I can't help but wonder; "who am I to make the cut?" I strongly and boldly stand behind marriage equality as a friend, a confidant, a classmate, a colleague, and a Christian. Here's hoping that the next generation ifeelsfree to be whoever they are :)
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Elizabeth
3/28/2013 10:07:40 pm
LOVE this! Very well written/stated!
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John
3/29/2013 03:55:57 am
I agree. I don't understand why people feel it necessary to tell others that a sin (assuming that identifying as LBGT is a sin) they are committing disqualifies them from actively worshiping our Heavenly Father. Did Jesus come for only a select group of sinners? That's certainly not the God I worship. I think the trick here is NOT getting angry, however. We need to let our opponents become the bad guys. Let their unrighteous anger be their own undoing. Eventually enough people will get fed up and this will be over. MLK didn't win by shooting back, he won by taking the bullet. So too did lord Jesus. Therefore, let us go forth and follow him.
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3/29/2013 12:54:05 pm
I think there's a place for anger. Anger is a type of passion and passion fuels the heart to do things.
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