tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post7717106216067233993..comments2021-04-29T12:07:28.231-04:00Comments on A Mom for Life-the unconventional family: I do not hate youKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post-20540257833683910212012-09-02T11:32:37.224-04:002012-09-02T11:32:37.224-04:00Jenny - I can understand how the words from the ri...Jenny - I can understand how the words from the right could very well have been offensive to the ears of those that hold a different position. Some, in their zeal, forget that they are speaking about other human beings, created and loved by God.<br /><br />Part of my point is how cool it currently is to be of the liberal mindset at this time. Most TV organizations openly support the Pres. and the left, as well as most celebs and talk show hosts. Fox news is daily maligned, though there must be somebody watching it, as it has great ratings. But if you are a Catholic and have endured the popularization of debasing our faith, or a conservative Christian seen as some kind of backwoods morons who "cling to their guns and religion, it is a tiring thing. All the removing of crosses and traces of Christianity in the public.<br /><br />I would not like to see the shoe on the other foot, however. I would not like to see those I do not agree with ridiculed or maligned. See where I am coming from? Just because I am a very pro life person, does not mean I look down on those who have had them (if you read some of my posts about my experiences you will know what I am saying). Or that I somehow want the "born " to suffer in some way because I work for the rights of the unborn. <br />It is the way our beliefs are entirely misrepresented that makes me nuts. <br />I am sure you have times when you felt that too.<br />And, as I said to Melissa, if you and I were to meet, we would probably think one another perfectly lovely.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post-16014983586538239202012-09-02T08:05:49.294-04:002012-09-02T08:05:49.294-04:00It's a real shame that the political and cultu...It's a real shame that the political and cultural climate is so harsh and divisive. I too am offended by the name calling, hate-mongering and intolerance, but I am a liberal-minded Democrat and it seems to me that the vitriol is coming from the right toward the left just as much as it is the other way. The point being - we are too divided! There is way too much "us vs. them" going on, and I would so much rather see more "meet in the middle", consideration of all points of view, and more willingness on everyone's part to have a country where we are all able to live according to our value code and respect each other for doing so.Jenny H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14592134140310108866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post-70189063226978800302012-09-01T22:17:25.500-04:002012-09-01T22:17:25.500-04:00I know exactly how you feel Kelly. My family is a...I know exactly how you feel Kelly. My family is almost all Democrat. I guess my friends are mostly Conservative since people who don't agree drift apart. I don't hate anyone period, but especially over political differences. Peace be with all and let God's will play out in the world. All I can do is vote my conscience and voice my free speech. At least this president hasn't taken that civil right away yet.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post-6729080023332230162012-09-01T21:00:56.615-04:002012-09-01T21:00:56.615-04:00Hard for me to conceive how anyone who knows you c...Hard for me to conceive how anyone who knows you could hate you Kelly! The tone of political discourse in this country is sickening but it has been for a long time. Look at what candidates in the same party do to one another during primaries and it should come as no surprise what members of opposing parties will say about each other.<br /><br />Anyway, you're not alone. I've lost a few friends myself, particularly over my support for Chick-fil-A. If the moral tide in this country turns for the better, I truly believe that the purveyors of that delicious little chicken sandwich will have had more to do with it than any politician could ever hope. <br /><br />I think Justice Roberts' vote for Obamacare pretty much lays to rest the argument that a conservative will necessarily appoint judges who will overturn Roe v Wade. We just don't know and I for one am tired of being faced with a choice between Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum every four years. I truly believe that if I continue to personally challenge people who think abortion should be legal and gays should be free to marry I have a better chance of turning the tide than if I pull a lever for a candidate I can stomach only slightly more than his opponent. On the other hand, the HHS mandate was such an assault that I think this may be one time I have to just hold my nose and vote for Romney, who seems hell-bent on losing. I really wish Santorum had been able to close the deal but he didn't so it's time to make lemonade with the lemons we've been dealt - at least that's how I look at it!<br />Peace<br />JTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801517556954327024.post-60999086553215827062012-09-01T18:39:43.081-04:002012-09-01T18:39:43.081-04:00Amen Kelly, I too am not comfortable being labeled...Amen Kelly, I too am not comfortable being labeled a "hater" because I have a set of values and beliefs that some may not agree with. We do not hate anyone, I have been taught to "hate the sin but love the sinner". How can we bring more people to faith but to love them. I heard it said once that Christianity is the easiest religion to walk on-we love our enemies rather than eliminating them (as most others do). I think that about says it all.<br />MarieRealistically speakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655820685219510495noreply@blogger.com