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The interesting thing about being a heterosexual cisgender Christian female who supports Gay Marriage is that I understand the Constitution and how it SUPPOSE to work in this country.   As a Christian, it actually benefits me when religion isn't mixed with law.   I'm allowed to believe what I want and how I want. The moment we ask the gov't to intervene in religious matters, there is a can of worms that's hard to contain.   I understand the intention of the Constitution to allow the individual to pursue (or not) their own religious beliefs. Gay marriage does nothing to heterosexual marriage. NOTHING. You can still get married and divorce at the same rates you have been.     As Christians, you can still believe whatever you believe and follow whatever tenants you want.   That's the beauty of the Constitution.   Religious freedom means all have the right to believe in whatever manner you want, and worship whatever deity you'd like. Also, you do...

I woke this morning in good spirits and I remain there. There's always a continuous fight for peace. People will try to rattle your spirit. Fight. So no.

com·mu·ni·ty kəˈmyo͞onitē / noun noun: community ; plural noun: communities a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. " Rhode Island's Japanese community "     a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. " the sense of community that organized religion can provide "       As a community worker, activist, or whatever label there is to describe the work being done, I wrestle with what is "community".  We are all a part of various types of communities: religious, neighborhood, racial, sexual orientation, frat/sororities etc.   I will admit to being the most critical of my community labeled as African American.  Because I'm solution based in my thinking and life, this is my expectation for this community I'm a part of because of my genetic make up, social experiences, and shared history. ...