Okay, so I've mostly caught up on things.
blestmom:
to you. My thoughts on it all are in line with pretty much everyone else's in that he shouldn't have assumed joining a conservative group means you agree with everything. I'm a member of a lot of conservative groups myself on Facebook, and I am moderate on gun control and I don't agree with any party or ideology as far as the environment goes. And even if he did agree with the group completely, that doesn't mean he loves his uncle any less. Good people have honest disagreements about this issue. Your DS sounds like he was raised right based on that email he sent him. I think you should be proud.
sarasotamom, here are my thoughts in regards to what you posted. I agree with most of what you said about Obama. I think he is a very dangerous leapforward towards socialism. All I can do now on that is pray he works as a moderate like he promoted himself as, but I don't believe that based on what he's actually done and the plans he's actually put forward. So you did vote for McCain after all, despite reservations you had? I ask because I'm confused here; on another thread you said that you did not vote for him because of Sarah Palin.
A side note not really related to the topic is about your comment "People are changing, and although it breaks my heart, pro-choice is accepted by most of the younger generation. Christians or not." Actually, studies are showing that members of the younger generation are more likely to be pro-life than their parents' generation. It's quite interesting, considering one would think otherwise. I don't remember the research journals off of the top of my head, but there are quite a few research articles published in national journals on this topic. I read several of them in grad school and college.
Back on topic. I don't think in any way blestmom was saying she was afraid her brother would "turn her son gay." The problem as I took it is that he jumped to assumptions based on a Facebook group; and even if the son agreed totally with the group, that's his views and the uncle should accept that without insulting her son. Disagree, sure! But people interpret the Bible differently. For me personally, I strive not to judge people. However, there are behaviors I do disagree with (ex. using God's name in vain). In my family it was always the saying of "Hate the sins, love the sinner."
I know that this is controversial but this is the way that we all believe. You can flame us all you want to but why would someone chose to be in the minority? Seriously, we are asking for support from Republicans but so far we have not got any support.Funny thing is, that the Dems are much more supportive. As a family we do not support Obama's views. All I am saying is that you all better wake up, and realize that the country has changed. I am truly sorry if I hurt anyone by my views. I did not mean to hurt anyone. But I am in tears as I write this as all of you have made me feel as if I am wromg to support my son.
I'm a lifelong Southern Baptist. I don't believe being gay is a choice, I believe people are born that way. Do I agree with acting on it, based on my religious beliefs? No, just like I don't agree with premarital sex, among other things. On the issue that started the "problem" with blestmom's DS and brother, the Republicans as a party (but not all Republicans) and many Democrats have the exact same view: That marriage is between a man and a woman only. Obama feels this way, Biden feels this way. McCain actually got 3% more of the GLBT vote than Bush 43 did in 2004.
I honestly don't get the feeling that anyone said or implied you're wrong to support your son. The way I see it, you're supposed to love your children no matter what. Why? They're you're children. You might disagree with what they do sometimes, but you still love them.
Welcome to the thread. I mean that sincerely. But I hope you will come to realize that we as a whole are not what you seem to think we are. I'm not trying to upset you by saying this, but some people were upset because you say at first you don't believe it's our place to judge others, but you then say God will judge some people who posted and it will not be pretty. Assuming "it will not be pretty" is also judging, as is assuming what people really think about an issue.
I don't think any of us here believe exactly the same way. We have our disagreements, but we get along well. We're actually a very nice and fun bunch here. Promise.
"Stupid is as stupid does."
