Finding truth despite the angry cries of the world around him

I knew as soon as I heard President Packer's talk on pornography that there would be quite the backlash from the gay community in regards to his comments on same gender attraction. I never imagined the juvenile name calling and mud slinging that would be involved, such as nicknaming President Packer "Darth Packer" and calling for his resignation as an apostle in the church. Wow. Apparently it hit a chord with some people and they wanted blood in return.

I find this a bit hypocritical. Why is it unacceptable for anyone else outside of the gay community to be honest about what they feel to be is truth and right? If you are for their cause then you are cheered and accepted, but if your views differ from their own, then you are labeled close minded and cruel. Why is it okay for such advocates of the same gender life style to use harsh, vulgar, and cruel words towards their opponents? If someone called them any sort of offensive name that person would be strung up! And I don't understand why people who are not members of the church are so angry over the talk. If you don't believe it, then why do you care? (Let me note that not all gay people are so bitter. That would be an unfair generalization. I have met quite a few who do respect people for having differing views and are not hateful to those who do not promote their lifestyle. It is wrong to assume those that are gay are evil. Love the sinner, not the sin.)

I had a friend post this blog address on her Facebook profile and I encourage you all to check it out: gaymormonguy.blogspot.com . This man, who is a gay member of the church, wrote about his feeling concerning President Packer's talk. It was beautiful and inspiring. Unlike most of those who were offended by the talk, this man actually read it again and studied it out so that he could gain a better understanding of what President Packer was trying to convey. Because he took the time, this member's testimony was increased and he was given hope concerning his struggle with same gender attraction. He was open minded enough to seek out the truth for himself, rather than riding upon the popular negative opinion of others. Yippee for him! Way to use his brain!

Maybe the world isn't completely hopeless if there are such individuals as him in the world. I commend him for his intelligence and willingness to seek out the answers for himself. And I applaud him for holding true to his values, despite the great cost of struggling with his same gender attraction.