So, a few weeks ago I had a conversation with a 14 year old girl who openly said she was an atheist. Something in my heart just wouldn't let her go without questioning her.
Why are you an atheist? --- it literally just spilled out, at a softball game, sitting in the grass talking to a group of young girls and when I did they all looked at me like I was crazy, except my daughter, she almost looked relieved that I asked.
" Because God does not love Lesbians" she said.
I couldn't leave it, I couldn't just say , oh OK..... I kept going.
"Well if that's the only reason then your not an Atheist cause the God I know loves every person. If you believe in God he believes in you and that's all you need."
She just looked at me.... but I knew there was more.
"Why do you think you are a lesbian? Are you at 14 attracted to girls? " man I was pushing it, but I needed to know what was going on.
She blushed a little and it started.... the excuses...
" I like to play sports, I hate to dress like girls do, I like to be rough and fight, I'm not gentle, I hate makeup and doing my hair, I actually just cut this off and I really don't like boys in the way a girl should."
" You are a child sweetie, You are 14. If you are not sexually attracted to a girl your probably not gay... and if your not attracted to boys, well that just means your not mature or ready for that step in life. You are 14... you are describing ME as a child, I was a tom boy, I didn't like boys when I was younger... its all normal to be and feel this way.. don't label yourself one way or the other just because of what people say about you... you are putting to much stereotype and pressure on yourself. Keep being you, and doing what you want to do.... when you are older all these things will come to the front, and if you end up being gay , then so be it, but don't label yourself so early in life.
And remember, whatever you decide to be, God will love you regardless .
