In the wise words of the former prophet, Gordon B Hinckley, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything." I take as my example today the beautiful Carrie Prejean. I'm sure most of you have heard her story. In the Miss USA pageant recently, she was asked a very controversial question about her opinion on gay marriage. In an interview I watched after the fact she said she started to answer the question in the "politically correct" way, but there came a point right in the middle of her answer where God told her that this was her test. So she finished with the bold statement, "I was raised to believe that marriage is between a man and a woman and I believe that's how it should be, between a man and a woman." The response from the audience was a mixture of cheers and boos. And the aftermath has been even worse: hate mail, public berating by one of the judges. But she has continued to stand strong and hold her head up high. And quite frankly, she should. What an example she has been to me of standing up for what she believes in no matter where she finds herself standing.
I was so impressed when I heard this story on the news. It took tremendous courage for her to answer in that way. I'm sure she recognized the judge who asked it, and knew exactly how he would have wanted her to respond. She may have lost the competition, but I think she walked something better than a crown.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of her for saying this. God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.
ReplyDeleteShe did what she needed to do and I give her high praise for standing up for what was right.
The world is a crazy place. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Ditto to what Renee said. I was so impressed when I heard this story. Living here in CA I can sympathize with how hard it must have been. We spent several Saturdays going door to door for Proposition 8 and were called bigots and worse. I had to have a stack of signs in my front yard to replace all the ones that kept getting stolen. I was honestly a bit afraid from time to time. I can only imagine the courage it must have taken for Miss CA to say what she did. BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteI just want to add one more thing. Almost everyone in America knows the name Carrie Prejean right now, but how many of you can tell me the name of the winner?
ReplyDeleteI want to know why the judge asked the question if he didn't want an honest answer! Did they expect her to lie? I don't get it, if you ask that question you should be prepared for the answer they got. I agree with Candice's point, if Carrie would have gone with the PC answer, she might have won, but would we be talking about her right now? Would we be using her as a role model to our children? The answer for me is no. The Lord is using her to be an example to the rest of the world. We never know when standing up for something is going to affect people in a big way!! Good post, Kasie! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Finally I can say to my daughter,"Look at this amazing woman who looked in the face of adversity and took the high road, no matter what the cost!" I have never ever used pagent goers as a source for my daughter to role model. Now that has changed! Like Candice said,"Who remembers the winners name?" Carrie will be remembered as a hero for girls now and later to look up to! Thanks for this post! AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Me too! she is amazing and such a great example. She was saying in an interview that she knew she wouldn't win if she answered the way she felt, but all at once she didn't care. Which is why at the last minute she added what she really wanted to say. She also said at that moment she knew she'd won. She didn't care what the judges thought of her, in her own mind, with that act, she had won a much more important role than the Miss USA, she had won the role of God's approval. You go Carrie!
ReplyDelete"I want to know why the judge asked the question if he didn't want an honest answer?"
ReplyDeleteDespite what most people would assume, I think Perez would have been fine with an honest answer. Of course, she didn't even answer the question to begin with. Perez asked if every state should follow Vermont's example (of legalizing same-sex marriage) and why or why not, and all we got was a statement that she believes in "opposite marriage" - whatever that is.
In reality, a much better response would have been something like, "I believe that marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God, but I also recognize that there are thousands of wonderful gay families out there who deserve exactly the same respect and treatment that my family receives under the laws of this country. "
Dear El,
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to our site. I've been on yours and it's pretty darn impressive. You have quite an eye for the artistic and I love the drama-flair you have going there. As an artist myself I can appreciate obvious talent.
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I've heard her comment referred to as "contraversial." Marriage between man and woman hasn't changed. Suddenly the institution is contraversial. Even President Obama has said he does not advocate gay marriage on religious grounds.
ReplyDeleteI applaud her for standing up for what she believes in, instead of bowing to public pressure. Kudos to her.
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