Speaking as a Christian I feel I have to say something about this, so please be patient.
One of my best friends in the world is gay. She acts more like a sister to me than my own flesh and blood sister does. I was raised to believe that homosexuality was wrong and a sin. That being said I can't bring myself to hate anyone for any reason. It breaks my heart that Lawrence was murdered for the crime of being different and it breaks my heart that people within the Christian community will try and use this as a way of talking about the "gay agenda" and how we have to watch out because there are people who want to turn your kids gay. To be honest the whole thing makes me sick.
What happened to teaching our kids the golden rule? You know do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I've found more acceptance among the outcasts, freaks and geeks of the world than I ever did amongst the popular, pretty people or the church crowd. Give me true friendship and acceptance over platitudes and poseurs any day.
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branchandroot
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Date: 2008-03-01 01:35 am (UTC)One of my best friends in the world is gay. She acts more like a sister to me than my own flesh and blood sister does. I was raised to believe that homosexuality was wrong and a sin. That being said I can't bring myself to hate anyone for any reason. It breaks my heart that Lawrence was murdered for the crime of being different and it breaks my heart that people within the Christian community will try and use this as a way of talking about the "gay agenda" and how we have to watch out because there are people who want to turn your kids gay. To be honest the whole thing makes me sick.
What happened to teaching our kids the golden rule? You know do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
I've found more acceptance among the outcasts, freaks and geeks of the world than I ever did amongst the popular, pretty people or the church crowd. Give me true friendship and acceptance over platitudes and poseurs any day.
Love and peace to all