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I saw a post today stating that Kirk Cameron is being defamed by his stance on marriage.  Why is that a problem?

I have already stated, I hate religion.  But, I do believe in the Bible and believe it's a good handbook for life.  Families are the backbone of any society.  Values, morals and ethics are passed down from generation to generation, whether conscious or not.  No matter how much we say we're not gonna take after our parents, inevitable some things just rub off.

Unfortunately, we live in a society that views relationships to be as disposable as diapers.  As soon as it gets a little tough, it's time to throw in the towel and start again.  I see this not only with marriage relationships, but with friendships as well.   If you disagree with me, end the relationship; if you hurt my feelings, end the relationship; if you don't want to do things my way, end the relationship.  Our fast food, feel good society has helped create a lazy and selfish generation.  This 'all about me' mentality will only continue to drive people apart.   I agree with much of what I've heard Kirk say, with one major exception.

From what I've read, Kirk comes out strongly against the LGTB community.   That, I cannot let slide without comment.  I have been on both sides, living as a lesbian and trying to force myself to be straight.  People who have never has same sex attraction will more than likely never understand those of us who do.  Being heterosexual comes so naturally to them that nothing else computes.  They're so 'unattracted' to the same sex that the thought may make him/her want to cringe, and you know what?  That's ok.  The line gets crossed however, when that 'want to cringe' feeling turns into an aversion and discrimination.   Something not feeling right for one does not make it wrong for another!   I, and many like me, have that same 'I just want to cringe' feeling when I/we think about being in a heterosexual relationship!   Being attracted to a woman comes naturally for me, and I just can't change it. Believe me, I spent the majority of the last 10 years trying to 'pray away the gay'.  It just doesn't work.

The definition of family needs to be broadened to include the LGTB community, not exclude it.  We are not a mutant group of sex craving perverts.   We do not abuse or molest children because we're gay any more than people abuse and molest children because their straight.  But enough on that soap box, for now.

Kirk,  I personally applaud your effort toward reminding people how important and precious marriage and family are.  I'd like to see more people taking that stance.  But until you sit down with me, or any other Christian person who also happens to be homosexual,  please leave out the hate!