Tolerance vs. Support
I have been seeing and hearing so much about Proposition 8 and want to do my part to make sure that marriage stays between a man and woman. The general authorities have done a live broadcast about the passing of proposition 8 and are pleading with church members to do their part to get the word out. So, go to the link on my fave links and learn more. This isn't a little thing that we don't have to worry about if we don't live in California, this is a worldwide fight to protect the sanctity of marriage.
Now, so I can relieve a little bit of frustration I want to mention the word tolerance because it is being used improperly by many of those who don't support proposition 8. The word does NOT and never will mean SUPPORT. If it meant support there would be no need for the word tolerate:). It means showing kindness, respect and even love to those who have different views than yourself. It is about the people, not the view or lifestyle. It absolutely does not mean to show support to a particular view even though your whole value system goes against it. For those of us God fearing people, it is a little bit scarier to deal with God's judgments when we leave this world than to deal with the judgments of the people around us. I don't think I need to say anymore, I am God fearing, God says that marriage between a man and woman is the only way, and that is enough for me. So, if you are not in support of Prop. 8, please be tolerant of my views and understand that it is not about bigotry, it is about trying to be true to who I am and what I know to be true. If my values were that easily changed that wouldn't be showing much integrity now would it.
Now, so I can relieve a little bit of frustration I want to mention the word tolerance because it is being used improperly by many of those who don't support proposition 8. The word does NOT and never will mean SUPPORT. If it meant support there would be no need for the word tolerate:). It means showing kindness, respect and even love to those who have different views than yourself. It is about the people, not the view or lifestyle. It absolutely does not mean to show support to a particular view even though your whole value system goes against it. For those of us God fearing people, it is a little bit scarier to deal with God's judgments when we leave this world than to deal with the judgments of the people around us. I don't think I need to say anymore, I am God fearing, God says that marriage between a man and woman is the only way, and that is enough for me. So, if you are not in support of Prop. 8, please be tolerant of my views and understand that it is not about bigotry, it is about trying to be true to who I am and what I know to be true. If my values were that easily changed that wouldn't be showing much integrity now would it.
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About Friday, Yes It is a bring your kid and hubby. Some people are coming solo, but others are bringing their fam. I am just asking that kids are fed before they come just to prevent a lot of need for highchair, messes, etc. Of course kids are still welcome to eat and munch on things. I just don't want them starving and NEEDING to eat ASAP. :). I hope you come. We have had people cancel in the last two days, so I hope we still get a good amount here. I would love to see you.