Give the Kids Their Rainbow Back
Will kids someday relate to a different rainbow first44 total reviews
Comment from GWHARGIS
I'm with you, Debi. Like Easter Sunday being deemed LGBTQ day. By the president, no less. I don't think I'd be as bothered by pride month if they focused on achievements and things that advanced science or medicine, but it's just focused on sexuality. It's a pretty sad time to live here now. God is being phased out. We can't let Him be forgotten. Gretchen
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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I'm with you, Debi. Like Easter Sunday being deemed LGBTQ day. By the president, no less. I don't think I'd be as bothered by pride month if they focused on achievements and things that advanced science or medicine, but it's just focused on sexuality. It's a pretty sad time to live here now. God is being phased out. We can't let Him be forgotten. Gretchen
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Gretchen, thanks so very much for your lovely review for my rainbow poem. It is nice to know there are some who still want the kids to remember the promise of the rainbow.
Love you lots, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Begin Again
Beautiful and so full of how things should be. Almost every day lately we have had double rainbows and they make me smile. Why can't the innocent child see it that way instead of making it something else? Well done!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Beautiful and so full of how things should be. Almost every day lately we have had double rainbows and they make me smile. Why can't the innocent child see it that way instead of making it something else? Well done!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Hi Carol, I appreciate your awesome review and knowing that some feel the same way. Thanks so very much for your lovely words for my rainbow poem. It is nice to know there are some who still want the kids to remember that right rainbow. '
Thank you for the six stars too sweetie.
Love you lots, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from royowen
I had a chat with a young whose gifts and abilities are similar to mine. He's gifted musician and life seems to have turned against him, but different from me he was raised in a sheltered, loving family. But we seem to learn from our downers not in our blessing, I think I met him when he needed someone. Thanks door the great poem, well done Debi, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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I had a chat with a young whose gifts and abilities are similar to mine. He's gifted musician and life seems to have turned against him, but different from me he was raised in a sheltered, loving family. But we seem to learn from our downers not in our blessing, I think I met him when he needed someone. Thanks door the great poem, well done Debi, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Roy, I don't understand. I am so sorry, But I counted on your support and everyone except a few are tippy toeing around a serious subject. I was taught that to not speak up to sin is to accept it and allow it. In the last twenty years I have seen so many new sinful laws change that by next generation it should all be accepted as normal. And that doesn't scare you?
Please understand that I mean this kindly when I say, I am quite confused.
I thought we followed the same biblle. What am I missing?
Debi
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I think you?ve misunderstood me actually Debi.
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Please help me to understand then, Roy. I was completely confused by your review. I do mean this with all respect, but I feel that so many of my Christian friends are afraid to speak up. That is not how God wants us to be. So are you saying that by living among the sin and learning about them is what we should do. I live among them fine and learn, but I don't need someone changing my views on right from wrong. Do I think differently about those who disagree with me. No, but the longer we don't speak up about sin, our great grandkids and beyond will be living this as normal and right. Wait, it is already there.
I learned from my downers and I live a life of pain, and I learn everything with corresponding with others, but I still believe we don't accept what we know is not God's law. And so many are afraid to do that. I was taught at end times there would be persecution, but never thought I would get it from Christians. I am not talking about you, as I know you were avoiding the real subject for a reason. But LBGTQ is wrong and they should not be identified by God's rainbow. Roy, do you know how many kids have jumped on the bandwagon for transgender. They see the other get attention over it and thinks it's cool. My niece almost went through with it all the way and at the last minute admitted she had been faking. She said many were doing that.
No matter what your views are on the subject, I have no different opinion of you.
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No, if your disappointed in me, if I mistook your meaning I?m sorry, I never proclaimed that I?m perfect, I strive to be an asset to God, mute me if you wish. I?ve had to wear that a few times from others, but I hold no accounts, and I won?t argue over nothing, I hold you in the highest regard, please don?t be an Elijah, who thought he was the only only one!
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No Roy, I was just trying to understand your meaning, i was taught right from wrong and not to speak up was accepting that gay marriages and transgenders is ok to do.
This is how I was taught. So I wanted your wisdom on that. I never meant to make you feel bad. I truly just wanted to understand. I apologize with all my heart if I came off any other way. Are you telling me to accept things as they are? If you say that then I will pull the plug on this poem. I feel an ulcer coming on already from it. Your opinion matters to me, so that is why I asked for you to help me understand. But God's opinion means more. So do we just accept it and leave it alone? I appreciate your opinion on this, please. And as my friend in Christ, please never mute me. I didn't mean it that way at all. So I am sorry. But please help me understand what you mean. Should I be silent when God's law is forgotten?
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I was merely sharing with you what I shared with a young man at church, I didn?t mean to puzzle you, and I thought.that?s what you were doing, the young man I was sharing with was my own journey, because he was discouraged, I was encouraging him with my own disappointments, but told God was with Him, as He is with all of us, he is the son of a beloved friend and Pastor, I would never intentionally hurt you dear Debi, you are precious. I thought that?s what you were doing.Blessings Roy
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Thanks so much Roy. I don't know what I would do without you in my life, so I am sorry about the misunderstanding. I just wanted children to still look at and be taught about why God made rainbows, but I made it very clear that I had no hatred for anyone. I just wish we could all do "God's will. Thanks again, my wonderful friend.
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Thanks so much Roy. I don't know what I would do without you in my life, so I am sorry about the misunderstanding. I just wanted children to still look at and be taught about why God made rainbows, but I made it very clear that I had no hatred for anyone. I just wish we could all do "God's will. Thanks again, my wonderful friend.
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No I understand, I still perform worship with the young ones, and lead them in communion, including my own precious 7 year old grandson Dion. Of course I understand, I know you are pure hearted Debi, blessings Roy
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I'm not sure I see the "wrong to know there's right". It's wrong to celebrate our differences? Being other than straight comes from "the one who's a fraud"? That's not the kind of accepting Christian home I was brought up in, and it's not how I taught my own children to live.
I don't know, Debi, I don't think our children have lost their rainbow; I think there's room for both in our world. You make your point with not only words but this beautiful presentation and picture of a perfect world. But I'd argue that one that rejects others' lifestyles isn't perfect.
Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking poem. I think it should go under commentary and philosophy instead of general fiction though.
xoxo
P
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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I'm not sure I see the "wrong to know there's right". It's wrong to celebrate our differences? Being other than straight comes from "the one who's a fraud"? That's not the kind of accepting Christian home I was brought up in, and it's not how I taught my own children to live.
I don't know, Debi, I don't think our children have lost their rainbow; I think there's room for both in our world. You make your point with not only words but this beautiful presentation and picture of a perfect world. But I'd argue that one that rejects others' lifestyles isn't perfect.
Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking poem. I think it should go under commentary and philosophy instead of general fiction though.
xoxo
P
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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In my world, Pam, it is ok to disagree. So I will start from your first question and explain where I am coming from. Wrong to right. According to how I read about my God, we marry opposite sex only. To me that makes it wrong to have changed the law. To celebrate the differences is to accept them.
My Christianity bringing up was way too strict. I think I shared that with you, but I got enough out of it to know what God expected from us. We marry straight, we don't kill babies and we accept who God made us to be. Do you have any idea how many kids have jumped on the bandwagon to call themselves transgender now because they think it is the cool thing to do.
My great niece pulled out right at the nick of time when she woke up and realized it really wasn't her right to change.
It never was a picture perfect world, but that is why we were given instructions from the Bible. I was taught to follow those instructions and that is why it bothers me so badly to see the LBGTQ use the rainbow as their identity. You are right, and I forgot to change what category it was under.
I am not surprised by our different opinions, but that does not change my feelings about you and I pray you feel the same. Sticking up for myself isn't always easy but sticking up for Jesus is.
Satan has ruined so many lives and he continues. I do hope you know that if this poem has changed your feelings on our friendship and relationship, I will be so saddened. I love you like a sister, for sure and no longer is it just because we were born the same day. I hope you feel the same. Love, Debi
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Debi, you worry too much and you owe me no explanations. Nothing has changed for me.
Leaving for the airport now. I can't believe how sad I feel about leaving even though I'm ready to go home.
xoxo
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Please have a safe flight home. I am happy we will meet next year, yet I already know your loving soul. That is what counts.
Comment from ESOSTINE
The world today is being redefined by the politically correct. Personally I have a concern with exposing children to such teachings. Today, everyone seems to be afraid of speaking up against immoralities, while the immoral is bold to express their beliefs in the name of freedom. However, I see a future where some of these new human and unatural philosophies will fight against themselves. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Well done, dear Debi.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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The world today is being redefined by the politically correct. Personally I have a concern with exposing children to such teachings. Today, everyone seems to be afraid of speaking up against immoralities, while the immoral is bold to express their beliefs in the name of freedom. However, I see a future where some of these new human and unatural philosophies will fight against themselves. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Well done, dear Debi.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Esostine, thanks so very much for your lovely review for my rainbow poem. It is nice to know there are some who still want the kids to remember the promise of the rainbow.
Love you lots, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from jenintorre
Your poem is very thought provoking. I think kids have so much to cope with these days with so many alleged genders etc. Life was so much simpler in my day. I agree give them their rainbow back. Thanks for sharing. Jen.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Your poem is very thought provoking. I think kids have so much to cope with these days with so many alleged genders etc. Life was so much simpler in my day. I agree give them their rainbow back. Thanks for sharing. Jen.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Jen, thanks so very much for your lovely review for my rainbow poem. It is nice to know there are some who still want the kids to remember the rainbow how a real one is.
Love you lots, dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Gloria ....
I agree. Let's give kids back the rainbow, so they are not seen as a sign of gay pride, or God's promise not to destroy all life with floodwaters again, as seen in the Noahic covenant, or a sign indicating the location of a pot of gold for a particularly lucky gambler.
The rainbow is something all of us with vision share, not just one particular group. Of course the born-blind would learn about the appearance and meaning of a rainbow from the person who shares their particular bias when describing the optical illusion.
Personally I find rainbows overrated, and far too often co-opted into a cause to signify hope, promise, good luck, new beginnings, equality, and unity which only demonstrates humanity's lack of imagination. We have all seen weather events more spectacular but atmospheric rivers in the sky and tornadoes don't suit our purposes because they aren't as benign as a rainbow.
I disagree with you entirely that homosexuality is the result of lack of ethics. I think ethics come into question when writers, politicians, or charlatans of any stripe usurp a natural event to use as a metaphor for their own ends. Children should be allowed to experience a rainbow as they see and feel it.
That said, this is a most thought provoking read this fine Saturday evening so thank you for sharing. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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I agree. Let's give kids back the rainbow, so they are not seen as a sign of gay pride, or God's promise not to destroy all life with floodwaters again, as seen in the Noahic covenant, or a sign indicating the location of a pot of gold for a particularly lucky gambler.
The rainbow is something all of us with vision share, not just one particular group. Of course the born-blind would learn about the appearance and meaning of a rainbow from the person who shares their particular bias when describing the optical illusion.
Personally I find rainbows overrated, and far too often co-opted into a cause to signify hope, promise, good luck, new beginnings, equality, and unity which only demonstrates humanity's lack of imagination. We have all seen weather events more spectacular but atmospheric rivers in the sky and tornadoes don't suit our purposes because they aren't as benign as a rainbow.
I disagree with you entirely that homosexuality is the result of lack of ethics. I think ethics come into question when writers, politicians, or charlatans of any stripe usurp a natural event to use as a metaphor for their own ends. Children should be allowed to experience a rainbow as they see and feel it.
That said, this is a most thought provoking read this fine Saturday evening so thank you for sharing. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Thank you Gloria. I do appreciate your thoughts and kind review.
Comment from Erika Whittle
Well this was thought provoking. I've never really considered that kids today might look at a rainbow differently because of what it's associated with. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Well this was thought provoking. I've never really considered that kids today might look at a rainbow differently because of what it's associated with. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2024
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Erika, thanks so very much for your lovely review for my rainbow poem. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Wendy G
Exactly. I agree completely with your theme. Christmas is now all about Santa, Easter is about the Easter Bunny, and even the rainbow has been taken over for and by gays. Every meaningful thing to. Christians has been spoiled. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Exactly. I agree completely with your theme. Christmas is now all about Santa, Easter is about the Easter Bunny, and even the rainbow has been taken over for and by gays. Every meaningful thing to. Christians has been spoiled. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
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Wendy, so sorry it has taken so long to get back for this one. I certainly appreciate your very kind comments and it is nice knowing there are some who still hold those values sacred. Thanks again, my dear friend.
Love, Debi
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Debi! I can see we're both up late posting, lol. I'm glad we jumped in together!!
I love your honesty about the rainbow. It's a gift given to mankind as an enduring promise. It's not something that should be taken by any group to claim as their own.
Another thing your poem points to is taken what is innocent and belonging to children and putting adult connotations on them. It's been one of my themes since my kids were little. Leave cartoons alone, they shouldn't be for grown-ups unless your are enjoying them. To put adult themes in them is a travesty. So, also, symbols like the rainbow.
Good for you, sweet lady,
Much love,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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Hi Debi! I can see we're both up late posting, lol. I'm glad we jumped in together!!
I love your honesty about the rainbow. It's a gift given to mankind as an enduring promise. It's not something that should be taken by any group to claim as their own.
Another thing your poem points to is taken what is innocent and belonging to children and putting adult connotations on them. It's been one of my themes since my kids were little. Leave cartoons alone, they shouldn't be for grown-ups unless your are enjoying them. To put adult themes in them is a travesty. So, also, symbols like the rainbow.
Good for you, sweet lady,
Much love,
Rhonda
Comment Written 09-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
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OMGosh, I was replying to you when you were here reviewing me. Thank you so very much, mostly for your support. As this bothers me so bad when I think how sacred a rainbow is and what a miracle God meant it to be and every time I see one, I am still in awe. So to not speak up to me is a sin. So I appreciate the support, my lovely sister in Christ. Thank you for the honor of the six stars too, dear friend. Lotsa love and hugs! Debi
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That was funny how we did that. I was so happy to lend my support. It was a great move to go with your heart and God's urging to call them out for taking something sacred and using for their own. I'm proud of you!!
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Goodnight, calling it a night. Hugs,
Rhonda
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Thanks and you have no idea how much I appreciate the support.
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Likewise, my friend!!