You know me and my roommate really do get along, not as well as Shalyn and I did but we can live together. The only major difference between us is our music choice. She won't let me listen to Wicked, she got upset for me listening to Christmas music, what's next she won't let me listen to church music?!
Ok so that statement is a bit of an overreaction but that's how I feel. She's always complaining about my music. I guess I should be thankful that that is the only thing that makes me upset.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Prop 8
In light of the election I just thought that I would finally write out all of my thoughts and feelings. I wish I was still a resident of California so that I could have voted YES on Prop 8. I'm bothered by the people that are upset at the church for getting involved with this in protecting marriage between man and a woman.
I have always been taught that the President of the church is not really the president of the church, but that he acts for the Lord and Christ and does what They ask him to do. I know without a doubt that this is true and that President Monson and the First Presidency are all spokesmen for the Lord and His will. So if we go off on this little known fact couldn't we just say that it is really the Lord that is getting involved?
The Lord has a plan for us and that was for us to come to earth and receive a body and then "multiply and replenish the earth", that way his other sons and daughters would be able to come to earth and receive a body. Back in 1995, over 10 years ago, the Church put out a proclamation to the word: A Family. It talks about the sacred duties that a father and a mother have in raising their children. It specifically states that "marriage is between a man and a woman". I whole heartly agree that this is what the Lord truly wants. If we did allow gay marriage what would happen? It would soon turn out that we as people would die out. There is no way for a gay couple to physically have kids together. We weren't made like that.
I'm saddened at the fact that people are so against the church for getting involved. It just makes me think that people are getting too stuck in the world and not looking at the eternal perspective. We as members of the church are SO lucky to be able to see things this way. Why is it that we let ourselves become blinded from that? Whether we were born in the church or converted later, if we really did have a strong testimony then I don't think people would doubt the church. People are so caught up in politics that they are willing to throw away everything they believe in because of something that the church has taken a stance in. It has been said that the church does not take sides in politics, but people should think that if the church finally is, isn't for a good reason? Shouldn't they think that they most be some sort of reason for doing this? We knew that we would be persecuted for it, but they still did it anyway. Shouldn't that be some sort of lit up billboard that this is important?
People are so caught up in the fact that it is their "right" to be able to have gay marriage. So far they still have the same "rights" as any one else who is a resident. In my religion class we talked about what rights were. He said there are three different kinds of rights: 1) it's a direction 2) meaning that something is correct 3) an entitlement. He continued that the third definition is based on the first two. An entitlement is something that moves us in a good direction and that is correct. Well, does gay marriage move us into a good direction and that is correct? Like I previously stated, the Lord specially made it in His plan that a man should marry a woman so that they might reproduce. A gay couple cannot do that, therefor it is not in accordance to the Lord's plan which therefore makes in incorrect.
I know that everyone differs in political views. That is something that we are so lucky to have by through our agency and through living in the United States of America. I am not trying to bash the other side but more just state my views. I being a member of the church as allowed me to look at this in a completely different way than the world wants you to. I'm not going to let myself get caught up in it. I know that the Lord is the one behind promoting Prop 8. All those who are against, I would hate to watch you stand in front of your Lord, your Redeemer, your Savior, your Brother, and tell him to his face that supporting marriage between a man and a woman is wrong.
I have always been taught that the President of the church is not really the president of the church, but that he acts for the Lord and Christ and does what They ask him to do. I know without a doubt that this is true and that President Monson and the First Presidency are all spokesmen for the Lord and His will. So if we go off on this little known fact couldn't we just say that it is really the Lord that is getting involved?
The Lord has a plan for us and that was for us to come to earth and receive a body and then "multiply and replenish the earth", that way his other sons and daughters would be able to come to earth and receive a body. Back in 1995, over 10 years ago, the Church put out a proclamation to the word: A Family. It talks about the sacred duties that a father and a mother have in raising their children. It specifically states that "marriage is between a man and a woman". I whole heartly agree that this is what the Lord truly wants. If we did allow gay marriage what would happen? It would soon turn out that we as people would die out. There is no way for a gay couple to physically have kids together. We weren't made like that.
I'm saddened at the fact that people are so against the church for getting involved. It just makes me think that people are getting too stuck in the world and not looking at the eternal perspective. We as members of the church are SO lucky to be able to see things this way. Why is it that we let ourselves become blinded from that? Whether we were born in the church or converted later, if we really did have a strong testimony then I don't think people would doubt the church. People are so caught up in politics that they are willing to throw away everything they believe in because of something that the church has taken a stance in. It has been said that the church does not take sides in politics, but people should think that if the church finally is, isn't for a good reason? Shouldn't they think that they most be some sort of reason for doing this? We knew that we would be persecuted for it, but they still did it anyway. Shouldn't that be some sort of lit up billboard that this is important?
People are so caught up in the fact that it is their "right" to be able to have gay marriage. So far they still have the same "rights" as any one else who is a resident. In my religion class we talked about what rights were. He said there are three different kinds of rights: 1) it's a direction 2) meaning that something is correct 3) an entitlement. He continued that the third definition is based on the first two. An entitlement is something that moves us in a good direction and that is correct. Well, does gay marriage move us into a good direction and that is correct? Like I previously stated, the Lord specially made it in His plan that a man should marry a woman so that they might reproduce. A gay couple cannot do that, therefor it is not in accordance to the Lord's plan which therefore makes in incorrect.
I know that everyone differs in political views. That is something that we are so lucky to have by through our agency and through living in the United States of America. I am not trying to bash the other side but more just state my views. I being a member of the church as allowed me to look at this in a completely different way than the world wants you to. I'm not going to let myself get caught up in it. I know that the Lord is the one behind promoting Prop 8. All those who are against, I would hate to watch you stand in front of your Lord, your Redeemer, your Savior, your Brother, and tell him to his face that supporting marriage between a man and a woman is wrong.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
"Life is a Highway" - Rascal Flatts
Last weekend I went to Rexburg to have a little fun. One of my best friends that I grew up with has two older sisters. One that goes to school with her at BYU-I and one in Provo. They decided to throw her a surprise for her birthday. So her sister in provo drove me and another one of our best friends up there to surprise.
Friday night we got here and surprised her and then got some pizza for dinner. Then we played Ghosts in the Graveyard which was a lot fun. We got back to Katie's dorm and stayed up till four...we did have a lot to catch up on!
Saturday we woke up and got all ready. Then while we waited for her sisters to get ready we went through the gardens and took pictures. We met up and went to lunch and then took Katie grocery shopping because she was all out of food. We, well I, attempted to watch Stardust but I feel asleep. Probably because we did something crazy like...staying up till 4...or something like that. :) After we took Katie back to get her ready to go out to a "fancy dinner" but it was actually a surprise birthday party. After the party I got to go hang out with a friend, Jacob which was fun.
Sunday we went to church with Katie. My friend said she never thought that she would be able to have church where the Periodic Table would be hanging on the wall but I guess that's what happens when you go to church in college. We came back and packed up and drove back to Provo! It was such a great weekend. The three of us are like the three musketeers. We all have known each other basically our whole lives. It was so great to be able to hang out!
The three of us at Little Caesar's. Katie is on the left, the one being surprised, then Courtney who goes to BYU too, and me! While we were in there these four guys came in dressed up at the NMT and I have to say that I was quite impressed. 
This is her gang sign for her ward: Woodcrest
One of my best friends ever!!!
The three of us! We are so dang cute!
Two words: Brian Regan
This is at the party
Let me just say that I am really lucky to be going to Provo. They have really strict rules there, like actual curfews that they have to be back in the apartments by before the RA comes around and checks. Even off campus living. LAME! Oh and people in Idaho totally hate you if you say you're from Provo. I didn't even say anything about my school being better and then go off about how much better their school is. Deep down, I know they're just bitter they got rejected from Provo.
Friday night we got here and surprised her and then got some pizza for dinner. Then we played Ghosts in the Graveyard which was a lot fun. We got back to Katie's dorm and stayed up till four...we did have a lot to catch up on!
Saturday we woke up and got all ready. Then while we waited for her sisters to get ready we went through the gardens and took pictures. We met up and went to lunch and then took Katie grocery shopping because she was all out of food. We, well I, attempted to watch Stardust but I feel asleep. Probably because we did something crazy like...staying up till 4...or something like that. :) After we took Katie back to get her ready to go out to a "fancy dinner" but it was actually a surprise birthday party. After the party I got to go hang out with a friend, Jacob which was fun.
Sunday we went to church with Katie. My friend said she never thought that she would be able to have church where the Periodic Table would be hanging on the wall but I guess that's what happens when you go to church in college. We came back and packed up and drove back to Provo! It was such a great weekend. The three of us are like the three musketeers. We all have known each other basically our whole lives. It was so great to be able to hang out!
This is the surprise part :)
The three of us at Little Caesar's. Katie is on the left, the one being surprised, then Courtney who goes to BYU too, and me! While we were in there these four guys came in dressed up at the NMT and I have to say that I was quite impressed. This is her gang sign for her ward: Woodcrest
One of my best friends ever!!!
The three of us! We are so dang cute!
Two words: Brian ReganThis is at the party
Ya she's such a diva! Just kidding. 
Blowing out the candles!
So in Katie's dorm they have this poster on the back of their front door. No matter where you go in the dorm if you can see him, he can see you. His eyes follow you everywhere. It was really creepy. But Courtney totally loves him so she just had to get a picture with him.
Blowing out the candles!
So in Katie's dorm they have this poster on the back of their front door. No matter where you go in the dorm if you can see him, he can see you. His eyes follow you everywhere. It was really creepy. But Courtney totally loves him so she just had to get a picture with him.
This is a tribute to Rachel. <3
It has both of our hometowns on the same sign!!
Let me just say that I am really lucky to be going to Provo. They have really strict rules there, like actual curfews that they have to be back in the apartments by before the RA comes around and checks. Even off campus living. LAME! Oh and people in Idaho totally hate you if you say you're from Provo. I didn't even say anything about my school being better and then go off about how much better their school is. Deep down, I know they're just bitter they got rejected from Provo.
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