Kids understanding of Gods covenant rainbow vs. lgbt symbol

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surfer14

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Godsgirl83 said:
We were driving around town recently when my kiddos noticed a lgbt rainbow flag in someones yard.
I almost cried when one of them said something along the lines of "WOW! They must really love Jesus and God if they have a flag of Gods promise in their yard"
I almost cried because of their pure innocence and understanding of Gods covenant rainbow, (so touching)
and I almost cried because of the sad reality of the lgbt symbol reflecting the opposite of what they stated.

Without getting into detail over the whole lgbt issues I tried to explain that because of the evil in this world there are people who do things against what God has said in His word, and that the flag we saw is the symbol some people use to show that.
They talked a few moments amongst themselves, puzzled about how Gods covenant rainbow could ever mean anything other that, then changed the subject (and mama bear was able to let out a sigh of relief).

It got me thinking about it though.
Just HOW do you explain this to children?
I know many are so desensitized to these issues that it hardly fazes them as they are growing up, (many growing up and just accepting it as a way of life) but my little cubbies are protected and sheltered.

One perk of homeschooling is they are not being indoctrinated in the educational system with these lifestyles.
I don't want them to grow up and go out into "the real world" and experience a "culture shock"; however, at the same time I don't want to bluntly say to them "HEY! Just fyi there are men in this world who like kissing men instead of women and girls who like girls instead of boys and men who wear dresses" etc etc.

So, what's a parent to do?????
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1. Hat's off to you for homeschooling your kids!
2. Our policy was (and is) to NEVER lie to our kids. I'd tell them that those rainbow flags are blasphemous symbols meant to mock God and His order. I'd explain to them that those flags should be seen as a statement by those people that they are aligned against God.
3. I'd probably further explain that on a practical level that anyone flying those flags should NEVER be trusted. Ever.
 
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Godsgirl83 said:
:mad::mad::mad::mad:
This is a rare time that I am left speechless.........
ACTUALLY NO...... I have a few thoughts running through my head that I WANT to say, (actually did start typing them out) but the mods would have to edit or all together delete this post if I do.
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When God says in the Old Testament to stone the sodomites, I can understand why, now. It seems harsh, but better to be harsh and stone a few of them (so others will not make the same error), than let them loose into society where in a matter of 2 - 3 generations, they're almost in control and subverting children.
 
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Moses_Young said:
When God says in the Old Testament to stone the sodomites, I can understand why, now. It seems harsh, but better to be harsh and stone a few of them (so others will not make the same error), than let them loose into society where in a matter of 2 - 3 generations, they're almost in control and subverting children.
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It does seem harsh- until we consider that they had to be caught in the act by more than one witness. In order for this to happen it would pretty much have to be public and shamelessly out in the open. Then, I think the witnesses had to have the guts to testify against you and personally stone you to death, too. So, I think there is still plenty of grace, as it would be extremely difficult to actually get lawfully executed for this. A law on the books that is difficultly enforced, but warns "this is wrong" is infinitely better than the law specifically validating its practice and worse, rewarding them for "marriage".


I kinda like the irony of them using that flag for their own pride. though. The bow was a sign of God's covenant with every living creature, so it is legitimately a sign of a covenant that God has with them. A big part of the irony is, they are usually politically aligned with people saying that mankind is going to make the earth flood (and our only chance is to give them all of our money, power and liberty) rejecting what the covenant stands for- they deny that mankind lives by God's grace and longsuffering, while carrying the symbol of it- reminding us, and God of his grace and longsuffering. The contradiction would almost be laughable if the consequences weren't so severe.
 
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Moses_Young said:
When God says in the Old Testament to stone the sodomites, I can understand why, now. It seems harsh, but better to be harsh and stone a few of them (so others will not make the same error), than let them loose into society where in a matter of 2 - 3 generations, they're almost in control and subverting children.
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Awesome post dude. I agree.

BTW, slightly off topic...but think all white, liberal men are gay.
 
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Calif teacher who removed US flag, suggested students pledge allegiance to pride flag removed from classroom

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-teacher-pledge-allegiance-pride-flag-removed-from-classroom

A California teacher who went viral after bragging in a TikTok video that she had taken down the American flag in her classroom because it made her feel "uncomfortable" and suggested that her students should say the Pledge of Allegiance to a rainbow flag has been removed from her classroom and placed on administrative leave.
 
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Subhumanoidal said:
Really sheltering children is a disservice to them. Often times what happens is they grow up and find a whole new world exists they never knew about. And people telling then it's a good place. So because they have no defense against them, combined with the excitement of new things, they go along with them.

The sad reality is that kids need to learn a lot more than they used to, at younger ages. Even many anti-porn movements encourage people to talk with their children about it at a young age since children are being exposed to it earlier and earlier. And this is warping their minds towards sex and abuse.
And with the prevelance of the gay movement they're going to see more and more. And if they aren't educated you're going to have a much tougher time of it.

Personally I'd be more direct and straightforward. It needs to be discussed and beating around the bush won't help.

Note I'm not saying to make it normalized to them, simply to educate them before someone else does.
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Good answer!
 
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