Gender Roles and Same Sex Attraction

So for the last two weeks I have neglected to make any posts. That is why I have decided to give a re-cap now. two weeks ago we discussed gender roles and same sex attraction. I felt the lesson was very enlightening and changed my perspective that I have held for a very long time. We discussed in class the idea that our role as men and women is divine and that men and women are born with natural tendencies that help them to fulfill those roles. It helped me see the importance of raising children who know and understand who they are in God's plan, as a son or daughter. We then brought up the issue of same sex attraction and talked about some of the different reasons one might come to the conclusion that they are indeed attracted to the same sex. It was interesting to hear Brother Williams share examples that he had seen in his practice. He shared with us that many  people who have this problem just accept it because it is what they have been told all their life, or because they at some point, look back on their life and see evidence that to them proves that they were always different.

Speaking of these differences, between men who declare themselves as gay and those who do not, not all of them are negative. In class we pointed out that increased sensitivity, and creativity in a male do not have to be considered negative in any way. These qualities that some people call "gay" when seen in a male are actually traits that make for a wonderful friend, father, and husband. But some people will see those traits  and choose to label people very quickly , thus creating the problem that we are experiencing in our society today.

Our roles as men and women are divine. We have a responsibility to help others see that as well. There are so many in the world who feel trapped in this problem and are lost. But with the knowledge we now have we can make a difference, even it is is just by making righteous judgments. I know that Satan will try anything to strip us of our eternal blessings and that we have to fight for the family, because it is the only way to eternal progression and joy.