Week 4

This past week we talked about the differences between gender, gender role, and gender role orientation and then we discussed masculine versus feminine qualities. I enjoyed the two days that we discussed this because I realized how many different qualities we stereotype to each sex. I started to think about how a lot of us are not the 'typical' male or female. I've met my fair share of the 'typical male or female, they do exist and they can be very overwhelming people, but for the most part we all have our own mix of each side of qualities making us who we are. We also discussed the qualities of Christ and though it was only a brief time, I was glad it was discussed. I thought about it on my way home... we are all very different, we all have our own mix of qualities, but we should all have the same goal. We should be seeking to be loving, humble, wise, compassionate, charitable, pure, faithful, diligent, perfect, good listeners, leaders, forgiving, selfless, strong, nurturing, patient and caring people. The list could go on forever. And I want to add that perfect is unattainable in this life but we can do our best at trying and that in and of itself, in this life, is indeed perfect to Him. On Friday we discussed same sex attraction and our take on it. I usually try to comment on my thoughts but on Friday I listened. it was interesting to see how everyone else thought and I was pleased to agree with almost all of the comments. I have my own thoughts as well, that I honestly do believe that they weren't born homosexual but that it was their challenge to overcome. Heavenly Father loves them just the same, He hopes for them to overcome temptation just the same as everyone else. They might have it a little harder but they can do it with the Lords help. Now I have no idea how the Lord judges their actions, their thoughts, and their desires, but that's not my job. I don't approve of the homosexual lifestyle but I will love and respect a homosexual as an individual.