Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage

This week our assignment was to read the Supreme Court hearing regarding the legalization of gay marriage. I have linked the hearing here.

I found the argument in the Supreme Court hearing quite compelling. There are things that I read about in the hearing that I had never thought of before. Personally, I have mixed feelings about those who choose to openly practice homosexuality. I feel that there are quite a few who have felt the need to follow the possible "fad" or simply experiment; yet I also feel strongly that there are those who sincerely struggle with homosexuality. I feel that just like everyone else, those with this specific temptation will be judged by the Lord who is perfect. Each person has their own struggles and temptations in this life relating to any of the commandments that the Lord has set, however, regardless of circumstance, we are required to keep the commandments. No matter who you are, as a son or daughter of God, He wants and expects us to keep the Word of Wisdom, the Law of Chastity, the Sabbath day holy, the 10 Commandments, etc. If there are any exceptions to these commandments only the Lord can decide those things.

Honestly, while reading the hearing, my heart went out more and more to those in the homosexual community. I have my own temptations that I struggle with and I could not imagine being characterized for something I struggle with. All people and especially as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I must love all of my brothers and sisters. I love that the leaders of the Church have clearly stated that first and foremost we need to be Christlike and loving to all of God's children. God loves all of His children and we are required to love and forgive all men.