Jared, First, I really don't think we should equate people in a committed same sex relationships with thieves nor do I think that allowing homosexuals to legally recognize that they are in a committed relationship is in any way promoting anything goes. I believe that churches like ours and every other should be able to define marriage based on the beliefs of their religion, but I don't think our government has the right to decide who can and who can not marry. I certainly do want the government telling me who I can or can not love. I understand that the fear is that religious leaders will be forced to perform homosexual marriages, but at least for now that is just a fear. I would gladly stand up and fight for our right as a church to define marriage as being between a man and a woman, but not or government. I know that is approaching mucky gray waters, but I just don't think we can be the land of the free and see everything as black or white. What I was trying to say about children comes down to the old mote and beam analogy. I just don't think we can point a finger at others when we are so far from perfect. I think we all need to protect the children in our country so they can all grow up safe and happy. If I were to make a list of things that most concern me about issues that face our children today I just can't say same gender issues would be on my list of concerns. What does concern me is that our children need to learn to be tolerant not just of homosexuals but of everyone who may be perceived as different. Isn't that the very essence of living a Christlike life? Shouldn't that be what we are teaching our children? I have watched my own two children who are disabled melt the hearts of many who at first are unkind to them because of their differences. It is my prayer that we might all seek to learn more so that we can understand each other better; I think we would all find that we are really not all that different.
barb hardyMarch 28, 2013
I am 100% against gay marriage - BUT is an orphan/foster child better off being raised by a LOVING (and there are some - I have seen them)
homosexual couple who clothe, feed, house and love them - then in the foster care "system" or in a neglected environment (and there are MANY of these! I have seen them, too!) This scenario has bothered me since the very beginning of all this gay marriage stuff! I do NOT have the answer - only the question.....Amelia is so right - IF the mom and dad are "normal and perfect, God loving and family oriented" THAT 100%will not happen on this mortal earth and, at this time, I can only wish for such! (for myslf, also)
Jared BurtonMarch 28, 2013
Kim,
First you don
AmyMarch 28, 2013
I loved this speech. The last 2 paragraphs were what really hit me! I believe this too, but never heard it put in just that way. Pure truth!
Dave BjMarch 27, 2013
This was very possibly the best speech of the night, and that's saying a lot. Nice work Amelia!
KimMarch 27, 2013
This is a sweet message from a sweet child with good parents, but it is a simple message one that works for children, but not so much for adults. As a parent of both biological children and an adopted child the whole self evident right to a biological bond really rubs me the wrong way. I love my daughter as much as I love my biological sons. I loved her before she was born even though I was not the one carrying her. Children born to two goodly parents are blessed, but so are those living with one parent who is doing his our her best given the situation. Also, I would much rather see an adopted child raised in a loving home with two same-sex parents than being raised in our nation's foster care system. Let's not make this issue about children, that is grasping at straws. I can think of a lot of married couples who honestly don't deserve the children they have been blessed with.
vernsMarch 27, 2013
Wow, that's so profound and so powerful message. I know many heard your voice. and I hope the whole world will.
Coreen GarnaerMarch 27, 2013
Wow, what a champ! I would love to get a video and listen to this very truthful and beautiful speech. She hit it out of the park folks. Same sex marriages are an abomination and there will be consequences! Trust Me.
DebbyMarch 27, 2013
Thankyou for having the courage to stand for this very important something! There are many who cannot speak for themselves who are grateful to you! Every child born in vulnerability will amen this speech. Thanks again!
Richard WrightMarch 27, 2013
Simply amazing, there is hope for us all with children such as Amelia.
Dan AdamsMarch 27, 2013
This girl was amazing. she spoke the truth in such a simple, elegant way that no one could refute. And the way she stood up to the jeers and heckles in the gallery showed character and poise no one else could match--and she was only 13 years old. There were some great speakers at this event, but this kid brought the house down. I would love to see a video of her speach.
LorettaMarch 27, 2013
This is SO perfect!!! Thank you so much for this post!!!
Laurene WrightMarch 27, 2013
She couldn't have said it any better!
Dan AdamsMarch 27, 2013
This girl was amazing. she spoke the truth in such a simple, elegant way that no one could refute. And the way she stood up to the jeers and heckles in the gallery showed character and poise no one else could match--and she was only 13 years old. There were some great speakers at this event, but this kid brought the house down. I would love to see a video of her speach.
Bethany March 27, 2013
Thank you for covering this event and thanks to Amelia. She really pinned that and made some excellent points. Children need the protection of adults. I'm proud of her and of anyone who will listen to and act for the defense of children.
JAMarch 27, 2013
You give everyone much to think about, Amelia.
PapaMarch 27, 2013
Amelia got it right! She said it better than most adults!
Dale McIntyreMarch 27, 2013
Amen
Robyn LucasMarch 27, 2013
Good article
Joyce H. BroderickMarch 27, 2013
The most thrilling talk I have ever heard on the most important message that must be broadcast on this day. I am a mother of nine, a grandmother of 53, and a great grandmother of 78. How could that happen without a father and a mother?
Diane KunkelMarch 27, 2013
Wow, I didn't know about this gathering. Thanks to the Osmonds for making it happen. I don't feel so alone in my views when I see all those people at the rotunda who CARE about preserving traditional marriage. What that 13-year-old said makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing this with us, Meridian Magazine!
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KimMarch 29, 2013
Jared, First, I really don't think we should equate people in a committed same sex relationships with thieves nor do I think that allowing homosexuals to legally recognize that they are in a committed relationship is in any way promoting anything goes. I believe that churches like ours and every other should be able to define marriage based on the beliefs of their religion, but I don't think our government has the right to decide who can and who can not marry. I certainly do want the government telling me who I can or can not love. I understand that the fear is that religious leaders will be forced to perform homosexual marriages, but at least for now that is just a fear. I would gladly stand up and fight for our right as a church to define marriage as being between a man and a woman, but not or government. I know that is approaching mucky gray waters, but I just don't think we can be the land of the free and see everything as black or white. What I was trying to say about children comes down to the old mote and beam analogy. I just don't think we can point a finger at others when we are so far from perfect. I think we all need to protect the children in our country so they can all grow up safe and happy. If I were to make a list of things that most concern me about issues that face our children today I just can't say same gender issues would be on my list of concerns. What does concern me is that our children need to learn to be tolerant not just of homosexuals but of everyone who may be perceived as different. Isn't that the very essence of living a Christlike life? Shouldn't that be what we are teaching our children? I have watched my own two children who are disabled melt the hearts of many who at first are unkind to them because of their differences. It is my prayer that we might all seek to learn more so that we can understand each other better; I think we would all find that we are really not all that different.
barb hardyMarch 28, 2013
I am 100% against gay marriage - BUT is an orphan/foster child better off being raised by a LOVING (and there are some - I have seen them) homosexual couple who clothe, feed, house and love them - then in the foster care "system" or in a neglected environment (and there are MANY of these! I have seen them, too!) This scenario has bothered me since the very beginning of all this gay marriage stuff! I do NOT have the answer - only the question.....Amelia is so right - IF the mom and dad are "normal and perfect, God loving and family oriented" THAT 100%will not happen on this mortal earth and, at this time, I can only wish for such! (for myslf, also)
Jared BurtonMarch 28, 2013
Kim, First you don
AmyMarch 28, 2013
I loved this speech. The last 2 paragraphs were what really hit me! I believe this too, but never heard it put in just that way. Pure truth!
Dave BjMarch 27, 2013
This was very possibly the best speech of the night, and that's saying a lot. Nice work Amelia!
KimMarch 27, 2013
This is a sweet message from a sweet child with good parents, but it is a simple message one that works for children, but not so much for adults. As a parent of both biological children and an adopted child the whole self evident right to a biological bond really rubs me the wrong way. I love my daughter as much as I love my biological sons. I loved her before she was born even though I was not the one carrying her. Children born to two goodly parents are blessed, but so are those living with one parent who is doing his our her best given the situation. Also, I would much rather see an adopted child raised in a loving home with two same-sex parents than being raised in our nation's foster care system. Let's not make this issue about children, that is grasping at straws. I can think of a lot of married couples who honestly don't deserve the children they have been blessed with.
vernsMarch 27, 2013
Wow, that's so profound and so powerful message. I know many heard your voice. and I hope the whole world will.
Coreen GarnaerMarch 27, 2013
Wow, what a champ! I would love to get a video and listen to this very truthful and beautiful speech. She hit it out of the park folks. Same sex marriages are an abomination and there will be consequences! Trust Me.
DebbyMarch 27, 2013
Thankyou for having the courage to stand for this very important something! There are many who cannot speak for themselves who are grateful to you! Every child born in vulnerability will amen this speech. Thanks again!
Richard WrightMarch 27, 2013
Simply amazing, there is hope for us all with children such as Amelia.
Dan AdamsMarch 27, 2013
This girl was amazing. she spoke the truth in such a simple, elegant way that no one could refute. And the way she stood up to the jeers and heckles in the gallery showed character and poise no one else could match--and she was only 13 years old. There were some great speakers at this event, but this kid brought the house down. I would love to see a video of her speach.
LorettaMarch 27, 2013
This is SO perfect!!! Thank you so much for this post!!!
Laurene WrightMarch 27, 2013
She couldn't have said it any better!
Dan AdamsMarch 27, 2013
This girl was amazing. she spoke the truth in such a simple, elegant way that no one could refute. And the way she stood up to the jeers and heckles in the gallery showed character and poise no one else could match--and she was only 13 years old. There were some great speakers at this event, but this kid brought the house down. I would love to see a video of her speach.
Bethany March 27, 2013
Thank you for covering this event and thanks to Amelia. She really pinned that and made some excellent points. Children need the protection of adults. I'm proud of her and of anyone who will listen to and act for the defense of children.
JAMarch 27, 2013
You give everyone much to think about, Amelia.
PapaMarch 27, 2013
Amelia got it right! She said it better than most adults!
Dale McIntyreMarch 27, 2013
Amen
Robyn LucasMarch 27, 2013
Good article
Joyce H. BroderickMarch 27, 2013
The most thrilling talk I have ever heard on the most important message that must be broadcast on this day. I am a mother of nine, a grandmother of 53, and a great grandmother of 78. How could that happen without a father and a mother?
Diane KunkelMarch 27, 2013
Wow, I didn't know about this gathering. Thanks to the Osmonds for making it happen. I don't feel so alone in my views when I see all those people at the rotunda who CARE about preserving traditional marriage. What that 13-year-old said makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing this with us, Meridian Magazine!
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