The Texas Democrat Joe Rogan wants to run for POTUS

[GratefulPoke]

Thanks for asking. They are doing quite a bit better, actually. Moved to another state for college. They found they have more independence and strength than anticipated. Getting away from their school and church helped. Their parents are Mormon, so you can imagine how that compounds things. Their parents are very loving, but were so conflicted by this. They chose to love their child but won’t condone their orientation.

Almost all their parents’ friends are Mormon. So that makes them feel judged and an outcast. Their parents told us their child felt at home with us. We have dinner with this family every Sunday night. Their child feels loved and accepted by us and considers us family.

I think having this connection with our friends and their child has made me more sensitive to these issues. When I hear “trans,” I think of a person, not a threat or a political agenda.

Thanks for being a good friend to them and their parents.

I wonder how many people would see this issue differently if they had a friend or family member that was trans.

 

[steross]

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Who is Michael Smith and why would his stupid opinion be worthy of a repost?

 

[Polds4OSU]

Who is Michael Smith and why would his stupid opinion be worthy of a repost?

Michael Smith, the associate editor for the Galveston County Daily News,

Smith is a veteran Texas reporter who often covers the intersection of faith, education, and politics—all areas where Talarico (a seminary student and former teacher) is very active. While Smith's reporting is considered balanced, Talarico's platform often draws criticism from others in the state, which Smith then reports on.

 

[cowboyinexile]

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Yeah the Bible should only be used for political positions I personally agree with

 

[TheMonkey]

Yeah the Bible should only be used for political positions I personally agree with

TDIL that I’m satanic.

 

[TheMonkey]

Thanks for being a good friend to them and their parents.

It’s not hard, honestly. They are incredibly kind and loving people. A few years ago, I was struggling with my career and severe depression. They helped love and support me through that. They have given us so much. The least we can do is love them and their children.

I wonder how many people would see this issue differently if they had a friend or family member that was trans.

Also honestly, this is what has made the greatest impression on me. I was pretty judgmental and sanctimonious about LGBTQ issues before it affected people very close to me.

 

[TheMonkey]

Opinion | James Talarico Is a Christian X-Ray

The Democratic senate candidate in Texas is teaching us about what faith really means.

www.nytimes.com