ONE MORE... TUE. MAR. 17

We received the following letter from Ruby concerning the homosexual issue she encountered (March 7 post, March 1) and some one's reaction to it. Let me, as her mother, in conjunction with the rest of the family, state plainly and unequivocally that we see eye to eye with Ruby on the absolute immorality of homosexuality, regardless of personality, job, intelligence, kindness, dedication, etc. It is clearly and unmistakably condemned by the Lord God Almighty, and Ruby's allegiance is to Him first, as she has readily admitted without shame. If you are not a Christian Bible believer, then you simply cannot understand. For these things are spiritually discerned. For you who doubt how God, YOUR judge for all eternity, and the creator of all living things, feels about homosexuality, read on:

"If a man lies with a man, as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is abominable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own hands." Lev. 20:13

"Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. They exchange the truth of God for a lie, and worship and serve created things rather than the Creator, who is forever praised.
Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion." Rom. 1:24-27

"Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, not idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,....will inherit the kingdom of God." " The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord..." "Flee from sexual immorality." ! Cor. 7: 9.10,13,18

And as for us: "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." Titus 2:11-14

Hi,
I just wanted to write y'all once more before we leave for the crucible. I don't really have that much to tell you about this time, right now we're just sitting around the squadbay, starching uniforms and writing letters, with DI SSgt. L's i-Home blaring her favorite rap for "motivation" for tomorrow's final drill.
I just got a letter from someone. I'm not going to bother responding to them personally, because I just don't feel like starting anything, and besides, they are not going to understand the way I see things anyways. But just so you know, this is what I'd say.
1) First, I am told the "only reason you changed your mind" ( about the gay recruit who was discharged) lets me know that they do not understand why it would be a plausible reason for me not to want to be her friend anymore, because they see T's homosexuality as a difference in "person" , not in morality like I do.
Kind of like her hair being a different color than mine or something. It's "just the way she is" for this person. And I believe that my "only reason" is good enough. Not because of how MANY issues she has, or how BIG the issue might be, but because of WHAT it is. For instance, if you had a friend who was really nice, a hard worker, a good husband/wife, smart, etc, and they offered to take care of your kids, you probably wouldn't have a problem with it, right? But what if you find out a couple of months later that this friend used to be a child molester? Do you think it's going to make a difference to you how long ago it was, or how good a friend they are to you? No way! You'd keep your kids as far away as possible. (not to mention the effect it would have on whether you really want to be with them yourself!)
My beliefs, my faith, and the convictions God has given me, are things entrusted into my care, to take responsibility for, and keep from being harmed. Just like the children. I cannot willfully put myself into situations where I'm exposing myself to those things, or keeping them close, something I know is likely to weaken both my faith and convictions.
I know I can't possibly avoid ALL those things altogether, (like this rap for instance) but "WILLFULLY" is the key word here. And when I know I'm going to be in a constant environment of unavoidable ungodly influences, I've GOT to make that black and white, conscious decision to remove myself far away from the bad stuff when I DO have the choice. Even if it seems extreme to people who see those things as just "normal", or not that big a deal.
xoxo Ruby
PS: There seems to be a disparity about the issue of having the "best person at your back" when in the military. I'm no fool. Battle and morality are NOT in the same category. AND I NEVER implied I would rather have the "so called Christian" that shacked up with her boyfriend at my back. Don't know where this person gets this.