Gideon...RE: your latest post to me (below)
Submitted by Once A Boy on January 28 2001 16:34:08
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Gideon, Actually, my work with students is not where I do my best work in regards to getting in touch with children's hearts. I like building a relationship that is one on one and one in which we can be open with one another. This type of relationship is often not possible in schools. Even so, you are correct: I do make an impact in my student's hearts. I have received yearbooks dedications, gifts, and nice cards and hugs from my students. You said I am like a child. Indeed, at times, I am. However, I am an adult who never forgets his past. I remember the truth that many adults could give a rat's ass about a child in need. Some talk a great deal and turn their heads to those in need. Of course, everyone is in need! In India, an earthquake occurred killing thousands. There are children who have lost their parents, brothers, sisters, friends, and all their belongings. I know this feeling. I feel these children's cries. This is something I truly care about. Indeed, pain is the deepest thing that prevents us from loving one another. Some hate men who advocate getting involved in boy's lives, because they have been hurt by a man. That is, in some people's minds, all men who love boys become the rapist. They cannot see that there are compassionate and caring human beings that also hold a special place in their hearts for boys. Instead, they attempt to place people in a box. Indeed, if you have been harmed by a man, I am sorry about what happened to you as a child. However, I wasn't the one who did it to you, and yet your anger towards me is great. No child should suffer being raped. Each day, too many of our children are being sexually, verbally, and physically abused. Others are being neglected and totally ignored. Some choose to get involved and ask God to give them the wisdom and love to make a difference. I know what I have done (with God's help), so I don't need to feel "important," as you put it. Also, I am not one to cross my hands and pout over the issue of men loving boys. Although I have struggled with this issue, my major struggle has been with the pain and anger I have towards those who leave children in need. I have expereinced this loss, and I think “adults,” who are preoccupied with their issues, should sacrafice their time to be loving human being towards a kid rather than a stranger. Unfortunately, I think society and internal struggles keeps men from being the men God would be pleased to call His children. Love does not fail! From what I have observed, your posts are in direct oppostion to this. You want to scare people from living. In the end, it is up to each individual to decide what to do with their lives. I just hope your anger at "us" (although we are all different) doesn't assist one of those in our group to fall into despair and kill themselves. We should build each other up and not tear each other down. Jesus taught us how to love. Maybe we should all read one of the gospels and recall what He was suggesting about loving one another. Good luck. Only you and God know the real purpose of your post regarding homosexual activity...I personally didn't read the whole thing. I stopped after I thought I saw the purpose of your post. In my opinion, your argument was NOT done in a loving way but in a way to tear people down. Again, if it was just for knowledge, okay, forgive me. Only God knows the true intentions of one's heart. Best wishes in your search for understanding, ~Once a Boy |
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