Some might see it as superfluous to attempt to continue to champion traditional marriage. The battle is already lost, gay marriage has already been legalized right? Well actually, wrong. We should still continue to fight for what we believe in, even if the world disagrees. Marriage between a man and a woman is important. It is ordained of God and is the designated means by which his spirit children can come to Earth and receive mortal bodies. It was instituted when he married Adam and Eve that special commandment to multiply and replenish the Earth, something that is only possible between a man and a woman. It is His plan for man and woman to join together in holy matrimony, so that by that appointed means His spirit children may come to this Earth.
That is why we must still make a fight and a stand for traditional marriage. Not out of hate or spite for those who are homosexual, but out of love for the Lord and His plan. We have to protect the things that are sacred. We have to continue to fight for what we know to be true.
That is why we must still make a fight and a stand for traditional marriage. Not out of hate or spite for those who are homosexual, but out of love for the Lord and His plan. We have to protect the things that are sacred. We have to continue to fight for what we know to be true.
This is all important, but we must remember to be respectful. We cannot condemn or hate those who live differently from us or have different ideals. I have a dear friend who has recently come out as gay, and she now lives with her girlfriend. This friend is very aware of my beliefs, as I have shared them in a respectful way. The funny thing is, I didn't have to be in her face about my beliefs. I simply lived according to the way I knew I was supposed to live and my friend noticed my example and asked questions. Because of this, I had the amazing opportunity of sharing my beliefs with her. When she came out as gay, she called me and expressed how she hoped that there would be no hard feelings between us. I told her that while I may not agree with the way she chooses to live her life, that does not mean that I do not love her and that we cannot be friends. We still stay in contact regularly and it is one of the most precious relationships I have.
We can only advocate what we know to be true. We must do so in a respectful way, i.e. in such a way that the spirit can be invited in. That might mean listening to the other side’s argument. It might mean staying silent but firm when facing opposing viewpoints. We can stand true to what we believe without bringing the spirit of contention. We can share our beliefs without adding to the confusion and frustration and the world. And if we teach with correct principles and the spirit, hopefully the world will listen. The most important thing we can do though is love. Unconditionally love.
We can only advocate what we know to be true. We must do so in a respectful way, i.e. in such a way that the spirit can be invited in. That might mean listening to the other side’s argument. It might mean staying silent but firm when facing opposing viewpoints. We can stand true to what we believe without bringing the spirit of contention. We can share our beliefs without adding to the confusion and frustration and the world. And if we teach with correct principles and the spirit, hopefully the world will listen. The most important thing we can do though is love. Unconditionally love.
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