It's time...

Recently, I have read, heard and watched all about the headlines following Proposition 8 in California and a similar define marriage amendment in Arizona. I didn't think that I had anything to add to the debate. I still don't think that I have anything to add. I guess it's time for me to say what I have to say. It's not much, but it came to my mind while I was reading the scriptures, so that's why I decided to share.

First of all, it's such a blessing to be raised in the LDS church and have been taught about families and gospel principles from my youth. I find it an enormous blessing also to be able to attend BYU with its large support and sponsorship from the church. I hear stories about schools in Massachusetts or wherever about teachers teaching the little children about gay marriage. I hear stories about how protests by good people against these schools have no effect because of certain laws or societal values. I'm just glad that no matter what, my school, my home, and my church will never teach that. My children will know the truth. I read an article today about recall elections at some predominately liberal school in California because 9 out of 15 members of the school's student association support proposition 8. I can't really even imagine what it would be like to go to school with people who can't even stand to have someone stand up for the institution of marriage. That story blew my mind.

Anyway, I guess that's all that I really have to say. But just the thought that someday when I have children going to school, no matter what they are taught there, God's truth will still be taught at home and church brings me comfort. So thanks to all who have done so much more than me to properly define marriage as between a man and a woman. Keep doing as much good as you can, then sit back and rely on God's promises.