LDS Conference concluded Sunday afternoon, and I was once again disappointed by the messages that were shared. Once again, there was a lot of talk about love, but I was somehow felt like that love was offered to anyone but those of us who happen to be gay.
Elder Dallin Oaks appears to be the one that leaders have selected to carry on Boyd K. Packer's crusade against homosexuality. I believe the church has every right and duty to help its members live moral and virtuous lives, but their messages are tearing away at the hearts of many of my friends who want to believe yet feel like we are being unfairly singled out as sinners.
Once again, after conference, I was shocked and saddened by the hateful comments that a few of my friends posted on Facebook. Perhaps they didn't think they were hurtful, but when there's a subtle "take that you sinners" tone to their posts, it's hard to not take it personally. What makes it even more difficult for me, however, is that I always used General Conference as a time to reflect on my own spirituality. It was a time to listen and see what I could do to improve myself. Why do others use that time to prove why they are right and everyone else is wrong?
Thankfully, President Uchdorf was there to present a talk that touched my heart. I hope that others can listen to what he said and not judge others so harshly. Many church members need an attitude shift.
Elder Dallin Oaks appears to be the one that leaders have selected to carry on Boyd K. Packer's crusade against homosexuality. I believe the church has every right and duty to help its members live moral and virtuous lives, but their messages are tearing away at the hearts of many of my friends who want to believe yet feel like we are being unfairly singled out as sinners.
Once again, after conference, I was shocked and saddened by the hateful comments that a few of my friends posted on Facebook. Perhaps they didn't think they were hurtful, but when there's a subtle "take that you sinners" tone to their posts, it's hard to not take it personally. What makes it even more difficult for me, however, is that I always used General Conference as a time to reflect on my own spirituality. It was a time to listen and see what I could do to improve myself. Why do others use that time to prove why they are right and everyone else is wrong?
Thankfully, President Uchdorf was there to present a talk that touched my heart. I hope that others can listen to what he said and not judge others so harshly. Many church members need an attitude shift.
