Thursday, November 13, 2008

The confusion

Every family has it's problems and I am no exception. I have found myself very confused by a political issue lately which has strongly affected the relationships I have with my family.

The issue of gay marriage.

Most of my family (including mom, and siblings) are pro-family and disagree with the legalizing of gay marriage in any state. But, my dad is a liberal gay man who I've lived with for a combined total of about 3 years. I've seen both sides of the argument first hand and have lived both life styles early on in my young life. Some of my favorite people are my dad's ex-boyfriends or acquaintances and some of my most memorable moments growing up have been affiliated with the mormon church. I've always formed my own opinions with information gathered from each side, but this issue of gay marriage has got me stumped. I believe in equality, but I also believe keeping the tradition of marriage is important. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve but God also allowed people to be born attracted to the opposite sex.

With the news of prop 8 passing in California I stood silent, confused at how to react. I watched my mom and siblings rejoice in victory and my dad protest and scream outside Temple square. So here I am, still wondering and having no gut feeling at all.
Being a hot headed, opinionated, and strong-willed person, I am not easily bewildered by political issues, but this one hits home and leaves me questioning. Is there right or wrong?

1 comments:

Melody said...

I can't imagine, what you've seen, how you feel. I know you. You will make sense of this.