Why does man try to harness Gods power?

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/furor-over-baptists-gay-baby-article/20070315023809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001

Why does man try to play God? I am Christian, I also believe, despite the teachings of the church at current time, that homosexuality is something a person is born into. Therefor, I do not believe it to be sinful behaviour. I know that many people disagree with me and I am ok with that. It took me along time, and several years away from the Church for me to realize that the Church is made from man, not God, and therefor is fallible. Don't get me wrong, I read my Bible, but I am mostly interested in the big things, that is God is almighty, Jesus is the Saviour. These are the things that I am unwaivering in. But when I see the above article I am just reminded of how fallible man is and I am angered by all the violence and hate perpetuated in His name. This pastor conceeds that their may very well be a cause of homosexuality and that it is not a lifestyle choice that can be "prayed away". You know what frosts my cookies? Does he say, maybe we have been wrong in teaching that these people have been engaging in sin and that they will know eternal hellfire for their actions? Maybe as humans we should finally realize that it is NOT our place to condemn people, that only God has the right to do that?

No, he suggests hormonal manipulation of the fetus to solve the gay problem. Come on. God created all things, and if gay is just another form of human sexuality, than God created that too. Who are we to tinker with His plan? Oh yeah, apparantly we are God too. Why not? We use science to deviate from his plan all the time in reproduction. Many states mandate Down Syndrome testing for every single pregnant woman, and doctors advise abortion based on the outcomes of these tests. Because a child who is not "perfect" in our society can apparantly be discarded like last weeks trash in many peoples eyes. I have been blessed once with a healthy baby, and next month I hope to be blessed with another. But if something does go amiss, I know that it is the Lords plan for my child. I know as a Christian that it is my job to find the beauty in that situation, to open my eyes to the things I would have missed.

Ok, end of Rant

Shauna

Family Concerns

Well the past week has been very hectic. First of all we just got back from our prenatal and all went well. I am huge, I weigh the same amount now that I did when I had Rozzie and I started out 10 pounds thinner. Norma seems pretty confident that most of my weight is fluids and baby. This baby appears to be bigger than Rozzie. For one it is definately taller as the head is on my bladder and the butt is up in my ribcage. I am still measuring a little big for date but there is no concern. So I may be looking at a 9 pounder here.

The bad news. My dad has a mass in the main bronchial of his left lung. That is all we know at the moment. They are trying to get him into a pulmonologist for a biopsy soon, but it may be late April or early May before we know any details. I will pray that this is just a benign growth that can be easily excised. My father is not and was not a cigarette smoker.

I am going to start providing lactation assistance to new mothers at the base clinic on Thursday afternoons. I am very excited about this opportunity and I feel that I will be providing a real asset to our community.

That's All for Now,
Shauna

I am so blessed

I know a lady online whose daughter is very ill. She was born a healthy little girl along with her two healthy brothers. When I read about the peaceful homebirth of these three I never thought that I would have to read what I read today. The baby caught a nasty infection and now she has brain damage. Needless to say the parents have some very tough choices ahead of them. This is so bizarre and wrong. I will continue to pray. I know God can take this away, nothing is outside His power. It just makes me realize how blessed I am