Friday, October 16, 2015

How did the week go by so fast? Here I am again writing another blog post. This week has got to be the most informative and influential learning curve yet. In my family relations class we talked about gender roles, same-sex attraction, and transgenderism. In sharing what I gained from this class my hope is not to offend, but rather to share what I learned and let you govern your own decisions regarding these important topics. 

To prepare for the discussion on same-sex attraction, I watched this video. The information comes from Family Watch International. The video discusses childhood factors individuals experiencing same-sex attraction had in common. The factors discussed were bullying, pornography, growing up without a father, and abuse.

In learning this I felt immense compassion for those who struggle with same gender attraction. I wished these individuals could have received help when they were bullied by peers, or had a dad to look up to, or someone to talk to after being a victim of abuse.

I know that these are "potential" factors, just because a child is bullied in his youth does not directly correlate to their sexuality preferences, however I feel it's important to note that these factors are a common theme for those with SSA.

When reflecting on what I learned this week I had the thought come to me, by the supreme court redefining marriage to include homosexuality they are allowing these harmful factors to continue. How sad is that? Bullying is wrong. Pornography is wrong. Children need healthy father figures. Abuse is wrong.

I believe that marriage is between a man and woman. This is God's way. I know that many have the weakness or temptation of same gender attraction just as many struggle with drugs, depression, or anorexia. I have compassion for anyone striving to overcome their natural self and align their life in accordance with God's teachings. I do not however support the action of intentionally acting upon temptations.

I am so grateful for Jesus Christ. I know that it is through Him that we can overcome any temptation, trial, and weakness.

I want my children to grow up in a stable, wholesome family. I want them to have a father who presides, provides, and protects them. I want them to have a holy mother who smiles, cries, and prays over them. I want my children to know that Jesus Christ is their Savior and that through him they can overcome any trial, weakness, and temptation they face. 

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