So I have to address something today that is driving me NUTS! Apparently during the Miss USA competition, Ms. California was given a question related to same sex marriage. She answered it honestly, saying she was not in favor of it based on her religious beliefs. She has since been called intolerant and has faced the attack of the media. I can't help but feel bad for her and feel ashamed of our country.
One of our Countries founding principles is that of free expression. Our Founding Fathers specifically addressed the need for us to allow freedom of thought and belief. And for me it is just sad that when a person takes a moral stand and answers a question honestly, she is seen as intolerant and is attacked in the media for it.
Now I don't know where you stand on same sex marriage and honestly it doesn't matter. What matters is that EVERYONE is entitled their opinion. Miss California did a great job of trying to not be offensive while sharing her opinion and I commend her for that. If only those who disagree with her could show as much class as she did.
I think it is most important that those of us who call ourselves followers of Christ work to share our beliefs with as much dignity and self respect that Miss California showed. I am most impressed that she was able to express herself and her beliefs without belittling the opinions of others. It is my belief that the backlash she is suffering is a direct result of how poorly we as a Church have handled issues, such as same sex marriage, in the media. I would never tell someone to back off those issue which they feel are of great importance or relevance. But is it possible that we as a collective body can work to express our feelings in a way that honors God by showing love to his children, all his children- not just the ones we agree with? Could we use the gift of free speech as tool to share Christ's love instead of a weapon which destroys our ability to build relationships with those around us?
This controversy should be a reminder to us as citizens of America, that free speech is a gift for everyone- not just those we agree with.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it," Evelyn Beatric Hall
Back to the Blogger site
So for the last year I have been using a Mac website for my blogging, picture posting - etc! Well, with my addiction to facebook I find that I rarely update the site and therefore am wasting money when this is free! In an effort to save money and be a little better about my blogging I am moving my blog BACK here!! Yeah for technology! I am hoping to be a better blogger once again...which is to assume I was ever a good blogger....
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
