This was originally posted to Facebook Notes. A heart problem. Earlier today, someone I know posted this image on Facebook. “TRUTH!!!”, my friend exclaimed. As a rational person who values evidence and critical thinking, this photo misses the point by grossly oversimplifying a very complex issue. And while it maybe be technically true, that’s only in the most ideal sociological conditions. The real world is far more complex. (Instead of being flippant and dismissive toward people you disagree with, challenge the things that you think you know.

As a political moderate who values sanity and evidence over emotional rage in politics, I really tried to keep an open mind about the various candidates from across the political spectrum. I wanted to listen to what they had to say, watch how respectfully they treated the other candidates — across party lines — and dissect and challenge their empty rhetoric. This was originally posted to Facebook Notes. https://www.flickr.com/photos/outtacontext/4764160036/in/album-72157624426458536/ Things I believe in We live in a digital world, that will continue to become more digital as time passes.

The Supreme Court of the United States (a.k.a., SCOTUS) has ruled today in favor removing the gender-based restriction on the legal contract known as “marriage”. Some names for this concept are “marriage equality”, “same-sex marriage”, “gay marriage”, and other things. The U.S. Supreme Court makes history on Marriage Equality Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Legal In All 50 States SCOTUS: States must allow same-sex marriage To all of my Christian friends: It is not our place have the government push our morals onto those who don’t want it.