Hatred within our people

Okay, let's remove labels for a minute.

Let's stop calling ourselves same-gender attracted. Let's stop calling ourselves gay, straight, SGA, SSA, Moho, whatever... Let's just call ourselves human beings. Since that is what we all are, right?

We as human beings all have challenges in life. We're taught to work on overcoming those challenges which can be overcome. Change the things which need to be changed. Some of us are taught the gospel. But many of us are taught to be good people regardless of the gospel presence in our lives.

So that being said, why do we have so much hatred for other groups of our people---other human beings?

We go through life teaching to love our brothers and sisters and yet we have hatred and say horrible things.

I've recently seen this in the blog world and the Northstar messages.

"Oh, George doesn't live the gospel anymore... He's got such ridiculous views. They disgust me"

I'm sorry that you don't like people who don't view the gospel the same way that you do. I'm sorry that you cannot accept people for who they are---being human beings---without saying their views disgust you. Men and women who are attracted to members of their own gender have a tough time in life. We're given the crappy end of the stick in many social circles. And those of us who still go to church, we're even a more segmented portion of society. We don't fit into both worlds easily. So we're always looking for a balance.

And then here we have people within our own community---both as human beings and then those who are attracted to their own gender---who show such intolerance. "I don't like how this person is living the gospel."

GET OVER THYSELF! Stop being such a pain in the butt Mean Girl.

Remember what the Savior said... don't just love the people you agree with. Love thy neighbor as thyself. He didn't run away from the lepers who were the worst of society. He loved them and Healed them. He was an example to all including women and children who were lesser citizens.

Seriously people. Wake up. And be Saints of the gospel. I never said you had to agree with everyone. But don't go spewing hate for people who are basically in the same position you are but have chosen many a little to the left of where you're standing. We're all the same. We're all human beings. Stop!

Fun Times

I had a really nice weekend. I was able to hang out with a fun friend who I haven't seen in a while. Sometimes the cure for loneliness is to reach out to a friend.

I kind of feel, sometimes, like I don't do everything I could or should be doing. I realized that this weekend with my friend here. I realize I don't say my prayers enough. I need to be reminded about that.

Being alone

My roommates are out of town for a few days so I'm at home alone with my dog. Its kind of weird. I don't like the quiet. I wish I had more things to do, people to see, etc. but I don't.

So I'm just going to play the wii.

Standard of Liberty, you can kiss my...

http://standardofliberty.org/janice58CounterfeitMarriageATangledWebofDeceit.html

If Ty Mansfield and his wife aren't doing all that we're supposed to be doing, then who the hell is? Oh my goodness. You guys are so blinded to the fact that these are people out there doing the best that they can. No one is perfect, even YOU Mr. and Mrs. Graham. I refuse to call you Brother and Sister since you're not family to me.

I'd love to have the Standard of Liberty find a married couple more committed to the gospel and following the commandments... Preferably one of the many who have been relinquished of their same-gender attraction feelings. Since your website claims there are dozens if not hundreds who have. I've been in the SGA community since I was 18 and I'm 30 now, and I've never met one. So I guess they're all hiding.

I've never seen the LDS Church First Presidency endorse your organization. If they ever did, I would leave the church. 

In short...

Standard of Liberty, you are a bunch of retarded apes who deserve to live and relive the pain you cause this world for an eternity. It is people like you who make Latter-day Saints get a bad reputation.

I kind of want to sit in front of your house and give the middle finger to you as you come home from Church on Sunday.

And, please, with the kindest love I can muster, I'd like all of you to go to hell.

Why should I?

What is the whole point of going to church, exactly? I know it might sound like its coming out of left field. But I have been going for over a year and whenever I do go, I feel so much bitterness. I cannot explain it. Yesterday just kind of tipped the iceberg a bit with the gay people are dangerous thing. How much more of this crap should I have to listen to?

I don't gain anything from church attendance. I haven't felt the spirit in a long time. Going to church just makes me angry. Wondering about transferring wards again to avoid the "You new here?" question... considering I've been going to the ward for... years.

Some members of the church say the stupidest things. Honestly. Gay people are dangerous. One quote was "Who knows what they'll be doing?" and "Who knows what else they have planned to teach children?" or something along those lines. Oh, its so aggravating. Aren't there bigger issues to fry right now? Like... why do Mormons dress so frumpy and look so fake-happy all the time?

I guess what I'm saying is: How much ignorance should one human being really have to put up with?

Stupid Ignorance

Today in Sunday School, the conversation got turned to things the Prophet has asked of us. Teacher brought up Prop 8 and how there were controversies behind it---Another person brought up all the DANGEROUS people which Prop 8 helps us fight against. Gay people included. I started to shake a little with frustration. The speaker went on to state that homosexuals have all sorts of things which go against the church, how its obvious why the church fights with the Prop 8 thing, etc.

The teacher brought up that its not the people we're fighting against. But the marriage issue. And then he brought up that the church hasn't gotten involved in other states.

I raised my hand and brought up the fact that the church has never said WHY we're against gay marriage. But we shouldn't come up with ways to say why its bad because we tend to come off as ignorant.

Why do I even stick with this ward anymore?

Okay...

So I am feeling kind of down right now about a few situations in life. I have a dear friend who is in a bind right now and no matter what I do, its not enough to help him. So I need some prayers for this situation to resolve itself positively.

Second off, I'm wondering more and more if my chosen employment path is right for my situation. In my current employment, being open and honest about my adoption plans would be essence put me in a bad situation work-wise. I think that appearance means a lot at this job and although my personal life is just that---personal---and doesn't affect my work life, I have a feeling some people would see it as such.

In addition, the promotion I was promised hasn't come to be. Which is upsetting to say the least. I need some positive changes and good news to come by my way. So prayers and good karma\chi\etc. my way.

Also, is it me, or does Darren Criss get more adorable all the time? Why don't I look like him???