Comments on: Coming Out http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/ Two Married Twenty-Somethings who think they know it all Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:15:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Lauryn http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26128 Lauryn Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:36:48 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26128 I wish more people could approach discussing their beliefs in the way you just have. I don't understand why those who are open-minded of others and who do what they can to leave the world a better place are ever targeted as being bad or wrong or needing to be saved. Our beliefs are possibly our most personal possession, so who gave the rest of the world the right to ridicule them? Those who preach acceptance contradict themselves by telling others they are wrong. You're right, we have to get past that if we ever want to get along. I could not agree more with this wonderful post! I wish more people could approach discussing their beliefs in the way you just have. I don’t understand why those who are open-minded of others and who do what they can to leave the world a better place are ever targeted as being bad or wrong or needing to be saved. Our beliefs are possibly our most personal possession, so who gave the rest of the world the right to ridicule them? Those who preach acceptance contradict themselves by telling others they are wrong. You’re right, we have to get past that if we ever want to get along.

I could not agree more with this wonderful post!

]]> By: Rene' http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26115 Rene' Fri, 29 May 2009 07:10:35 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26115 My son is a very lucky man. My son is a very lucky man.

]]> By: sensibly sassy http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26114 sensibly sassy Fri, 29 May 2009 04:26:28 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26114 Very eloquently written. I am proud of you. Very eloquently written. I am proud of you.

]]> By: Megan Mills http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26111 Megan Mills Thu, 28 May 2009 20:43:53 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26111 Man, I've been thinking for two DAYS on what to say here! I want to say SOMEthing, because I am a faithful reader (as terrible as I am about commenting- I'm sorry). I have way over-thought what to say- but, on behalf of Christians- especially those who have hurt you, I am sorry (and I mean that in the most non-belittling way, seriously). "Christians" can really get prideful- and it seems like that's what you've experienced. There's no way I'm gonna stop reading. You've felt like a friend from the time I started reading! I hope writing this was freeing- as I get that sense from you. I hope your heart feels more at peace and that instead of gaining enemies, you've gained a sense of being even more loved. Man, I’ve been thinking for two DAYS on what to say here! I want to say SOMEthing, because I am a faithful reader (as terrible as I am about commenting- I’m sorry). I have way over-thought what to say- but, on behalf of Christians- especially those who have hurt you, I am sorry (and I mean that in the most non-belittling way, seriously). “Christians” can really get prideful- and it seems like that’s what you’ve experienced. There’s no way I’m gonna stop reading. You’ve felt like a friend from the time I started reading! I hope writing this was freeing- as I get that sense from you. I hope your heart feels more at peace and that instead of gaining enemies, you’ve gained a sense of being even more loved.

]]> By: sara.jane http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26110 sara.jane Thu, 28 May 2009 20:25:53 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26110 Steph...you got guts, but they are good ones :) I was raised Catholic by father (Catholic) and mother (Baptist, but never converted to Catholic). My father, never my mother, made us go, told us if we didn't we would go to hell, didn't understand why we were not happy to sit through a two hour Mass on Christmas Eve around---midnight. Um, hello?! Fastforward years later, when I was 17, and my parents separated and then divorced. My dad asked for an annulment. I felt hurt because when an annulment is granted that means the marriage never existed. Never. WHAT?! I had issues with the church before this happened but after my parents divorced I pulled away completely. Although I believe in God and it gives me comfort, I do not attend church at this time in my life. Will I ever again? Not sure. My brother, as you have expressed, considers himself agnostic also. At first I was surprised but never did I disrespect what he had to say or what he thought. It's just not right. Of course I'm sure my dad thinks my brother will go to hell, I'm sure he does, but he doesn't bring it up. The fact that you took the leap is a wonderful thing. Although we may not see eye-to-eye on the topic, I agree with you 100%, people need to respect others and their wishes, hopes and ideas. You have mine :) Steph…you got guts, but they are good ones :) I was raised Catholic by father (Catholic) and mother (Baptist, but never converted to Catholic). My father, never my mother, made us go, told us if we didn’t we would go to hell, didn’t understand why we were not happy to sit through a two hour Mass on Christmas Eve around—midnight. Um, hello?!

Fastforward years later, when I was 17, and my parents separated and then divorced. My dad asked for an annulment. I felt hurt because when an annulment is granted that means the marriage never existed. Never. WHAT?! I had issues with the church before this happened but after my parents divorced I pulled away completely. Although I believe in God and it gives me comfort, I do not attend church at this time in my life. Will I ever again? Not sure. My brother, as you have expressed, considers himself agnostic also. At first I was surprised but never did I disrespect what he had to say or what he thought. It’s just not right. Of course I’m sure my dad thinks my brother will go to hell, I’m sure he does, but he doesn’t bring it up.

The fact that you took the leap is a wonderful thing. Although we may not see eye-to-eye on the topic, I agree with you 100%, people need to respect others and their wishes, hopes and ideas. You have mine :)

]]> By: Talia http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26108 Talia Thu, 28 May 2009 16:20:37 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26108 well, you know where I stand on religion, faith, and God, as I've made no secret of my beliefs either. I've known for a long time that we don't see eye to eye when it comes to these things, but that doesn't change the fact that we are family as well as friends. And, regardless of how much or why I might disagree with you, you know how much I love you, Steph!! (which also means that I do pray for you, because I pray for ALL the people I love, no matter what :)) well, you know where I stand on religion, faith, and God, as I’ve made no secret of my beliefs either. I’ve known for a long time that we don’t see eye to eye when it comes to these things, but that doesn’t change the fact that we are family as well as friends. And, regardless of how much or why I might disagree with you, you know how much I love you, Steph!!
(which also means that I do pray for you, because I pray for ALL the people I love, no matter what :) )

]]> By: KT http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26107 KT Thu, 28 May 2009 14:18:10 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26107 I'm not religious either! High five! :-) I have been wanting to write about this same thing for a while but don't think that I could spell it out as well as you..... I’m not religious either! High five! :-)

I have been wanting to write about this same thing for a while but don’t think that I could spell it out as well as you…..

]]> By: Denae http://thosecorwins.com/2009/05/coming-out/comment-page-1/#comment-26106 Denae Thu, 28 May 2009 13:03:58 +0000 http://thosecorwins.com/?p=1959#comment-26106 Will and I are right there with you. We are both non-believers and so far in our lives we have been pretty lucky and haven't been judged too harshly for it. We've made close friends with a very religious couple who have invited us to church with them, but haven't pushed it on us when we respectfully declined. Both our parents are understanding and never made it into a taboo topic or even tried to "convert" us, even if they don't share in our beliefs. I hope that you find the same support and understanding that we have and from all the comments so far, it seems that you will. Kudos to you for being true to yourself! Will and I are right there with you. We are both non-believers and so far in our lives we have been pretty lucky and haven’t been judged too harshly for it. We’ve made close friends with a very religious couple who have invited us to church with them, but haven’t pushed it on us when we respectfully declined. Both our parents are understanding and never made it into a taboo topic or even tried to “convert” us, even if they don’t share in our beliefs. I hope that you find the same support and understanding that we have and from all the comments so far, it seems that you will. Kudos to you for being true to yourself!

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