God Bless The Robertsons

I wasn't sure I wanted to write this. But, then I realized I needed too. I really can not stand that one group of people uses words like bigot, and racist to try and control the speech and beliefs of others. So,  here is my two cents. Take it for what it is worth.

This whole Phil Robertson spectacle is getting under my skin, in a bad way. I have always been a proud American, we live in a super awesome country folks. It was founded on religious freedom. FOR EVERYONE!!! Phil's religion does not condone, promote or pretend to turn a blind eye to homosexuality. Those are his beliefs, which, thanks to the freedom of speech we are all supposed to enjoy in this country, he has a right to voice. Phil was merely answering a question. If someone asked you, “Do you like bacon?” I am sure you would emphatically defend whatever stance you have on the meat. I myself, love me some bacon. And if you asked me, I'd shout it from the mountain tops.

I am not sure everyone has read word for word what Mr. Robertson said, but he in no way was calling out for the lynch mobs to round up. Regardless of how you feel about homosexuals or transgendered people, in support or against, it is your opinion. You are protected in this country, under our Constitution to have that opinion and voice it as such.

My problem with A&E dumping Phil for his answer to the question he was asked, is this, They knew his beliefs when they started the show. Make no mistakes, I believe that if A&E wishes to not continue a show in which one of its title personalities believes homosexuality is wrong, they have the right to do that. Again, a benefit of the great country we live in. My problem is they knew Phil's faith was strong, his family's faith together was stronger. They knew this amazing, wonderful, loving family LIVES their faith, talks their faith, walks their faith, and yes, preaches their FAITH. A&E knew all of this, made it a central part of their show, and is now having a change of heart and trying to separate themselves from The Robertsons. That is wrong. They are making it look like what Phil said was somehow wrong, somehow dirty and shameful.

I am writing to show my support for Phil, his beautiful family and the faith that they share. No, that does not make me a hate monger, or a homophobe. I personally do not care where you stick your whose its and whats its. But, because of my faith I don't agree with it. I don't force that on people, because it is not my business. And, as Phil said, it isn't up to any of us to judge. There are people in this world speaking out in much more public forums, saying much more disturbing things, and no one bats an eye. No one calls them to the carpet, and they never lose their job. If you'd like the right to be gay, bisexual, or paint your hair purple, than you need to extend that right to Christians, and allow them to voice an assertion based on the teachings of the Bible.

It's a scary world we live in. And you can call me a judgmental snot, or whatever you want. But, I truly believe that the more you remove God and his teachings from our society, the scarier it becomes.

Awesome God

Rex has been going to a Luthren preschool for the past few months, and he is loving it. He loves his teacher Mrs. Trug, sometimes I think more than he loves me. He loves his classroom, the playground and learning about Jesus. We have been trying to do the best we can to introduce him to God and our Faith. But, to be honest, I'm not great at it. I barely know anything myself, so teaching him his tough. I'm trying to learn so I can help him on this journey but it is slow going to say the least. That is okay with me, I know I'll get there eventually. But, because I don't feel properly equipped to lead him, I'm very grateful we have the opportunity and means to send him to this wonderful preschool. I'm also very grateful that he loves it so much. 

Besides being a safe environment he can go to twice a week to have something that is all his, make friends and learn.  It is a place with people who are able to teach him about God and faith. Rex loves this. They gave him his own little Bible book with short Bible stories geared toward kids his age. We read it before bed and he calls it his "Jesus book." It's fun for him, and I think that is how it should be. Fun and exciting, the perfect way to get a toddler wanting to learn more. 

Lately Rex has been asking a lot of tough questions that quite frankly, scare me. I am not ready to talk about Death with my three year old. Not just Death, but his death. Rex would like to know when he will die and "get to be with God." I can't answer that any other way than, "Rex God has blessed us and made us healthy and happy so that you can stay here and be with mommy and daddy and your brothers for a long time." This is of course followed by many questions about why and how long he'll be here with us. As scary as it is for me to think about my baby, my first born angel going to "be with God", how awesome are these questions? How awesome is it that my little boy is so pure, so without fear, and so excited to meet God? He doesn't understand that for him to meet God, something horrible would have to happen. He doesn't understand that in order for him to be with God, he'd have to be without his family. He just knows that God loves him. He tells me almost daily that God loves him, and Abe and Oscar and mommy & daddy. God through a child's eyes and understanding is probably the most awesome thing I've ever seen. Even if it scares the jeepers out of me to think about my baby meeting God. 

Rex Kent I love your heart and especially your mind. You are one of the most amazing little boys in this world, and I hope your Faith and Love for God stays this pure. I also hope and pray you have a very long wait until the day you meet your awesome God.