I have read several news articles on this incident.  Each version has something different, so I’m not exactly sure what the absolute truth is in this story.  I’ve also read several comments made after the news articles and that is what is spurring me to blog about it…

I do not believe that the homosexual lifestyle is right.  God is a just god, and a just God would not make someone a way in which He “abhors.”  I’m not saying that God hates homosexuals, but I am saying that He hates homosexuality.

There are people in my own family who claim to be gay, bi, etc.  I have friends who claim to be gay.  Do I hate them?  No!  Do I belittle them?  No!  Do I love them?  Yes!  Let me tell you something that irks me…  Just as there are radical Muslims, there are radical Christians.  I believe these radicals have a confused mindset.  Maybe they aren’t confused.  Maybe they take what they believe and go rogue.  Whatever the case may be, if you want to reach someone… you must show Christ’s love.  Jesus came to die for ALL mankind.  That means He loves everyone regardless.  We must love everyone regardless.

I am not saying that you should run out wearing rainbows or stand up for homosexuality, but you shouldn’t condemn, bully, make fun, or belittle either.  Expressing your opinion/beliefs IS NOT hate speech, saying you hate someone because they are homosexual IS.

Let me expound a little bit on my second paragraph.  Many people say/believe that someone is made to be the wrong gender (or homosexual).  You hear arguments that, “I knew I was gay since I was 4 years old.  How can a 4 year old choose what their sexuality is?”  Let me ask you… Has someone ever said or done something to you that caused confusion either as a child or as an adult?  If you say, “no.” you are lying.

This has been my experience.  It is what I know from my experience.  I do not have a single friend or family member who claims to be homosexual that has not been a victim of one of the following:

1)     Being touched inappropriately.  When I say inappropriately, you know what I mean.  If this horrendous crime doesn’t confuse a child, I don’t know what will.

2)     Parents/family members/friends showing favoritism to a sibling of the opposite sex.  I don’t know anyone (child or adult) who doesn’t want recognition.  Just think about things that you would do to be noticed.  How much more for a child?

3)     I’m lumping this into one: Parent not being around (too busy)/no positive male role model.  Kids will do things to get noticed in this aspect as well.  Not only that, but think of a child who only knows of what their mother does.

When someone does/thinks something for so long, it becomes the truth to them.  Just think about habitual liars.  Lies are such a part of their life that they honestly believe the lies are the truth.

Perhaps if we understood someone’s background or stopped to think about what could have happened to someone, maybe there would be a lot less hate or hateful actions.  Love the person, not the behavior.

I hope I am giving you food for thought here.  I hope I have expressed my thoughts in a way as not to cause confusion.  I don’t want to ramble or jumble.

Thanks for reading.

Update on the kiddos:

Zachary is walking all over the place now.  Yay!  We wondered if the day would ever come.  He may have done so sooner if his big brother wasn’t always knocking him down.

Zachary has taken to singing.  The other night as I was putting him down for bed, he made up a song.  Here it goes… “Mum Mum Mum Mum Mum Mum Mum Mum, what’s up?”  He’s only 15 months old and he’s composing songs already.

Tyler is doing so much better with his speech.  I’m happy enough to produce tears.  The other night as I was putting Tyler to bed, I said three (he had three bears).  The next thing you know… Tyler said FOUR.  Wow!  He knew that four came after three.  He’s so smart!

Tyler is such a sweet boy.  When he gets ready for bed, he has to get his teddy bears ready too.  He will lay his bears down on his pillow, cover them with a blanket and then give them a kiss.

Both boys have been enjoying walks at the Marina.  I am not getting a good workout though, because Tyler wants to get out and walk too.  He doesn’t want to sit in the stroller.  The other day, we met a poodle named, Bella.  The boys loved her and she them.  Bella’s owner so kindly gave Tyler some dog treats so that he could feed her.

That’s it for now folks.