The Problem With Same-Sex Marriage

I read an article the other day with this exact title and had to agree completely. The writer said “The problem with same-sex marriage is that, well… that it isn’t news at all.” She talked about a few recent same-sex marriages that had occurred within her family and she could not be more happy that love triumphed.

Now I generally don’t get involved in heated political topics.  Everyone has an opinion and I respect those who offer thoughtful insight into why they feel one way or another.  After the 9^th Circuit ruled on the same-sex marriage ban in Idaho I went to see what people were saying on Facebook.  I know.  Big mistake. I wanted to see what Idahoans thought about it since we are viewed as one of the more conservative states.  What I found?  A 5^th grade playground.  AND these comments were coming from adults.

I knew better than to read further but as I did these comments became more and more ugly.  How can someone sit behind the screen of a computer and not be held accountable for the hate that is spewing from their words?  It tells you a lot about where we are in a society and culture and it makes me sad.

I grew up in a conservative house so I am not immune to hearing conservative discussion on topics like gay marriage.  I am happy to see same-sex marriages happening and whether or not you choose to like me less because I hold that view is entirely up to you. I just can’t idly sit by and watch fellow community members be so hateful.  Before you sit down at your computer and raggedly form a response, think for one second how what you say will make someone else feel.  So.  As we treat the internet as our 5^th grade playground let’s remember what we were all taught: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

At the end of the day I choose love, kindness, patience, and tolerance because that's what I believe my God asks of me to help make the world a little bit better place.