Today my heart breaks for the kid or teenager who had to sit through a church service and hear someone who claims to be called by God preach hate. My heart breaks for the kid had to sit there and hear someone tell them something is wrong with them. My heart breaks for the kid who left that church thinking their love is a sin.
My heart breaks for the kid on Friday who had to hear their parents or role models spew hate and homophobia. My heart breaks for the kid who didn't get congratulations texts from their friends or parents. My heart breaks for the kid who doesn't feel like they have a reason to celebrate.
My heart breaks for the kid who saw his family members post on social media that their "lifestyle" is a sin and somehow makes them less worthy of God's love.
LGBT adolescents are more likely to be homeless, and more likely to attempt or commit suicide than their straight peers. They're more likely to be bullied.
Stop for a minute and think about the message you're sending those kids before you talk and post bigotry and hatred. If you claim to be a Christian, stop and think about Jesus' message of love.
