Something I did not want to study or discuss was gender roles and how we, as members of the church, view them. Why? I think because of how vocal the opposing side is on gender and identity. See it's not that I agree with the idea that gender i something we made it, it's just that, I don't want to feel like I need to debate anyone. I shouldn't have been afraid because it isn't about debating. It's about strengthening my testimony of what is true as others are doing what they can to turn our minds in another direction.
I have a family member whom I love that seems to be struggling with gender identity. I also have a neighbor that is as well. I try to do what I can to show my love for my family member even though they have already decided in their mind that people of our faith, do not love those who have this struggle. It is unfortunate that my feelings about what I know to be true, have been misconstrued as hate.
I know gender is a something divine. We are all made in the image of our Heavenly Parents. There is no mistake in a man or a woman but that doesn't mean, as we gain earthly bodies, we will have numerous struggles that come with these bodies.
I hope those that disagree with the truth of gender roles, can learn to open their hearts. They are after all, accusing others of doing the same thing.
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