A book you’ve read that changed your views on something:
To be honest I don’t read that much, but the last book which really made me think was called “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Joshua Harris. Amy lent me it after a few interesting conversations about Christian dating last summer. Although I felt some of the things in the book was a bit... extreme, Harris presented some excellent points which challenged me. I felt that this book changed my outlook on dating and the way I looked at guys - and trust me, that’s a thing I’ve struggled with for a long time. It also reassured me that it was okay to be single (a typical concern of many young female adults!) Ladies, maybe if you’re having similar concerns as me, have a look at this.
Your views on gay marriage:
I’ve been staring at this question since I started this meme and was wondering was it a mistake that I didn’t delete it when I had the chance to. Honestly I still don’t know how to answer this. The whole topic of homosexuality and homophobia is a heated debate right now in the world and I can honestly say I don’t really have an opinion, not a valid one anyway. I’m a Christian, which evidently throws me to one side of the debate, but i’ll just try and clear up what I want to say and be done with the subject forever.
Christians: I understand why many Christians are upset and disagree with homosexuality, never-mind gay marriage. Personally, I find it extremely disturbing how quickly the world is adjusting and accepting to this. It’s one of many signs of the end of the world. People don’t fear God anymore, which is frightening and tragic too. I also think it’s okay that some Christians feel strongly want to speak out and express their beliefs. It’s what they believe - free speech, eh? However I also feel some so called ‘Christians’ are expressing views, which are NOT Christ-like - setting a bad reputation for other Christians and making us all look crazy. We aren't all irritating bigots, I hope.
Gay Support: What pisses me off is how Christians (regular ones... not extreme, mad ones) are more commonly being mocked and ridiculed for standing up for what they believe in. (Another sign of the end times, by the way.) You support gay rights? Fine! There’s no need to criticise those who don’t. You don’t? Fair enough. Less of the population have a religious or spiritual basis so they are not bound by religious rules. Therefore it’s their personal choice to support gay rights or not. So I understand why many people are enthusiastic to support it - they see no wrong in it. One thing I do not like is how during debates on this topic, usually online, secularists twist random Bible verses such as this. Completely taking it out of context, probably with little understanding or research on the verses at all - making a JOKE out of the word of God! This offends me and tires my weary brain. How difficult it is to LOVE people like this! Actually makes me want to cry: in sadness and frustration. This is why I hate this debate so much.
Homosexuality: I think being gay is a sin. That is why so many people, religious folk in particular, are against it. I disagree with it because God hates sin. But! Gay people/supporters, don’t feel that homosexuality is the worst sin. (which it is made out to be most of the time) All sin is equal in God’s eyes. If I dated a non-Christian - that would be just as equal of a sin as if I dated a woman. If a man committed a murder, it would be no worse if a man kissed another man. Then again, why would these secular people care what God thinks anyway? I'm fully aware of the reasons and don't want to be ignorant of what I'm trying to talk about. And another thing, God DOES NOT hate gay people - I can't stand it when people mouth off that he does - he loves us all, no matter what. I don't hate gay people either. I know a few gays from school/uni and they some of the most lovely, friendly and hilarious people I've ever met! There's one in particular I would be lost without - I don't love him any less for what he is, I actually have more respect for him for keeping me in his life.
Gay Marriage: I disagree with homosexuality so therefore I disagree with gay marriage too. God makes it clear it’s man and woman were meant to be together. Typical response expected - I don’t intend to start an argument, because as much as the whole thing distresses me, I don’t see the point in fighting with everyone about it. Again - if there's no belief in God in their lives, I don't understand why people wouldn't be campaigning for the legalisation of gay marriage. Same with mixed-race marriage, I guess - it's now widely accepted after many years of individuals being discriminated against.
The definition of love has been warped and altered so much, I can imagine there are many, many people in the world who don’t understand what Love truly is. For me, this song by Jaeson Ma hits the nail on the head - even Bruno Mars sings in it too!
Conclusion of mini-rant: I believe the acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage is just another win for secularism and Satan - this makes me sad. I do not share the same views as many others but that doesn't mean I despise them for it. I don’t think being gay is worse than anything else, but it scares me what the future generations will soon find acceptance in, and what God thinks of it all.
What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?
I know I shouldn’t be laughing at this but LOL. I seriously hope I won’t up pregnant, until the time is right anyway. I really wouldn’t like to think of the consequences if I ended up pregnant today...I’d be pretty embarrassed to be honest.
Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?
To be quite honest, yes I have. Y’know in your teenage years where it’s cool to be all emo and melancholy. Like it was more like, "eugh I wanna kill myself life sucks what's the point in all this crap" Not that I would have done anything, definitely not! Personally I think it’s a very selfish choice for anyone to commit suicide - don’t they think of those who have been left behind? Coping with death is a horrible, horrible experience - thankfully the three funerals I have been to were not intentional deaths - a car accident, cancer sufferer and old age. I couldn’t possibly get my head around someone PURPOSIVELY ending their life. But I guess there are some reasons that are harder to understand? Anybody reading this - I pray you’ll not attempt such a thing - yes life can be difficult, we make mistakes and sometimes it just feels like things keep getting worse - but there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Jordan’s death - nothing is quite like the pain of accepting that someone who is the same age as you is now buried in the ground, someone who you’ll never see again on this earth, someone who you’ve spent 7 years together in school with you won’t speak to again, someone who was one of your best friends. Everything became different after the accident - our whole friendship group changed dramatically. I found that very difficult to come to terms with too.
What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
Many, many fashion trends - the one I will point out today is leggings being worn as trousers - weird, saggy bum! And often a pants line too, not good ladies, doesn't matter how comfortable it is - sort your wardrobe out.
