Names are called and words are spewed with no concern for the lasting negative effect they have on others. People will live in ways that others find uncomfortable or disapprove of. Is it another persons, especially a strangers job to correct them? Maybe it is a feeling of being called to reconcile all people to God. Okay, I get that and I agree that we all need to be reconciled. Now here's the question... is it really our job to play God? How does one know who is and isn't reconciled? How do I know my neighbors heart? I may only see small portions of another's life and never truly know the core of who they are. I believe I am going to Heaven, yet some believe and have voiced that I am an abomination because I stand with folks from all walks of life, because I love people who are LGBT, and because I refuse to play God. My faith has been questioned by others but is it not MY faith? When did it become some else's job to manage my faith as if it were a 401K and you were my financial adviser?
My friend recently was a victim of this exact appalling hate that I speak of. He is gentle, funny, kind and lovely, I call him friend.
"I was punched in the face last night by a guy who had a problem with my femininity. I said nothing to him. This is a picture of me in the hospital last night with my dear, kind, loving and amazing friends Sarah and Carissa who stayed with me all night and also this morning when I went to the oral surgeon to put my teeth back in place. I'm posting this to show awareness and to inform that hate crimes happen. Thank you to every who has called, messaged me, for their kindness and for taking care of me and for just being my friend and by my side. I hope they find who did this because it's unacceptable and inhuman for anyone to do this to another person."
To those who write, post, scream, and preach hate, I am sorry for your apparent heart health. It must be a very, very dark place to live.
So so sad. There was a conversation in my break room today that involved a friend who happens to be married to her partner in life-a woman. Comments like "...she wants to date you." My thoughts, they'd be lucky if she chose any one of them. But instead, she's making a life with someone she loves. They've been together 20 years and what a joy to finally make it legal. Shame on others for judging. As a Christian there is only one who can judge our actions and our words. How we care for others and express the love and grace that is expected, will only come to light by Him. I hope your friend is okay. Peace and love.
ReplyDeleteJudgement comes from anger and anger is only a smoke screen for fear.Thank you for your heart felt comment and reading my blog. My friend is doing well and is overwhelmed by the outpouring of unconditional love shown in this time. Thank you for asking!
ReplyDeletePeace!