Sigh... I was in the middle of making a post, hit "submit reply" and the thread was deleted....

Thanks PIF for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts...



You know, this debate is just one example of why I broke away from organized religion. I choose to keep God in my heart and live my life as a good Chistian who loves her neighbors. I used to be very active in my church. I went to mass every Sunday and prayer meetings on Wednesday. Somewhere along the line I noticed that we'd spend two hours praising God in a prayer meeting, then leave to go to a diner (all the youth group members went out afterwards)

Anyway, we just got done praising the Lord and learning about becoming better Christtians... only to stand on the church steps and discuss which diner NOT to go to. One would say "I can't go there - thats where the Jews hang out" Another would say "Well the other one is where the blacks hang out" and another would claim another diner is "where the fags go." PUHLEEEEZE! Did they miss the whole message of compassion and love the priest was giving them inside the church?

I would stand by my child if he/she decided to live their life as a gay person. I also stand by my determination to make sure they know thats what they want. I don't want them going off into the sunset with someone who isn't right for them, male or female. My oldest daughter was dating a guy who was into drugs. We knew he was a bad influence for her, and told her so, but we let her realize that for herself. Same would go if she dated a girl. She would have to decide for herself if that relationship was good for her or not. Either way, I'd be glad she was happy. Again, my husband would have a real tough time with it. Nothing I can say or do will change his mind, so I don't try to force my opinion on him just as he doesn't with me. Perhaps he would see things differently if one of his children did come to us and announce their sexual preferences. I don't know.