Opinion

The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in December was traumatic and heartbreaking. It should not be downplayed by any means. My heart goes out to the families of the 20 children and six adults who were killed after a gunman opened fire in classrooms and hallways. Unfortunately, it took a crisis for the government to get serious about gun control. Once something catches the public eye, it’s suddenly urgent to act. Once America’s image is tainted, the clean-up crew is quickly summoned. Now it’s time to make changes, huh? All those children had to die before officials began considering preventive measures. […]

When did it become a crime to love?  Isn’t that a human right? Sometimes I feel discrimination is contagious, but a lot of people feel being gay is contagious. If a gay person sits next to them, stands close to them, or even touches them, they think they’re going to “get it.” The reality is, homosexuality is a way of life.  People are being themselves, so let them. If we live in a world where people aren’t allowed to be themselves, then something is wrong. I hear a lot of people say that the Bible says homosexuality is a “sin.”  But the Bible also says, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone” (John 8:7). Who’s to judge the way a person conducts his or her love life? A sin is a sin. There is not one person greater than the other, so let God do his job. He’s good at it. […]