All we need is love.

I am overwhelmed every day with the different tragedies that happen all over the world.  If every person on this earth were able to love themselves, and those around them, I think that there would less heartache.  On the other side of this, I am APPALLED at the numerous decisions that are made and policies that are created by those in this country that affect people’s lives, without even considering both sides. Today I want to talk about one issue that is prevalent in our society, and can be very controversial.  As the beginning of my post said, all we need is love, and I hope that as I discuss this topic, the facts I share, alongside my opinion will not offend anyone, but only invite you to take a look at the other side, and remember the importance of LOVE.

Today I want to discuss the policies surrounding the rights of LGTBQ2’s. (I think that’s the official term now, I’m not positive, but you get the point). I’m not here to say whether this lifestyle choice is right or wrong, or if they should be able to get married.  I do, however, want to bring up one policy that can affect these people just as much, but gets a lot less support. To start off with, I want to point out that there is a lot of evidence that biology and genes aren’t the only factor in what brings one to the decision to become gay.  A young boy is a lot more likely if he is sexually abused, rejected by his other male peers, disconnected from his father growing up, raised by an overbearing mother, or introduced to pornography at a young age, and the list goes on.  So, because there are other factors contributing to this lifestyle, some people may not want to have these feelings!  It’s their right, they can choose to change, and that’s why I think it is not okay for a government to outlaw what is being termed as ‘conversion’ therapy.  There have been many success stories, and if it is the choice of the person, this therapy doesn’t cause emotional harm.  We have therapists to help people overcome depression, anxiety, addictions, and other cases.  People don’t want to live that way, so there are means for them to change.  I believe that this is a human right.  We choose how we live, and if we want to and can change, that is okay.

I am not calling that we push all LGTBQ2’S into getting therapy, but I am asking that we leave this choice up to the individual. Love, my friends, is the answer, but it only works if we love BOTH sides and see from EVERY view point.

Here's a great video to watch interviewing success stories.

Understanding Same-Sex Attraction