this is very hard. i raised 5 kids. all are married ...my youngest is gay and is married to his partner. i went to his wedding. it was odd. however, i love my son and i know that he wanted a companion. someone to love and be loved by. im a member and believe the same thing the church does that marriage is between a man and a woman. i also have a nephew who is married to his partner for many years. i also have a cousin who has been married for 30 or 40yrs...or were together that long and then got married. they believe in marriage and i think that when they get married its to make sure that they do not go for another partner. this way they are not having many partners. my children are old people now...i just love them and pray for them.
Becca HowardNovember 16, 2022
There is often confusion that "respecting" means condoning the actions or behaviors of others. We would not accomplish any missionary work if we looked askance at those who drink, live together before marriage, have tattoos, or experience same-gender attractions. All of God's children were given the great gift of agency. Our job is to embrace and be examples of His teachings, whether or not we approve of those who (for now) may live differently.
Comments | Return to Story
vickieNovember 17, 2022
this is very hard. i raised 5 kids. all are married ...my youngest is gay and is married to his partner. i went to his wedding. it was odd. however, i love my son and i know that he wanted a companion. someone to love and be loved by. im a member and believe the same thing the church does that marriage is between a man and a woman. i also have a nephew who is married to his partner for many years. i also have a cousin who has been married for 30 or 40yrs...or were together that long and then got married. they believe in marriage and i think that when they get married its to make sure that they do not go for another partner. this way they are not having many partners. my children are old people now...i just love them and pray for them.
Becca HowardNovember 16, 2022
There is often confusion that "respecting" means condoning the actions or behaviors of others. We would not accomplish any missionary work if we looked askance at those who drink, live together before marriage, have tattoos, or experience same-gender attractions. All of God's children were given the great gift of agency. Our job is to embrace and be examples of His teachings, whether or not we approve of those who (for now) may live differently.
ADD A COMMENT