I catch myself time and again. So the change has got to start with me but once I do I'm in a position to demonstrate those changes which will hopefully inspire others to do the same.

Example. Although I strictly believe every human should have the right to choose who they love, I am very careful with how I use the word "choice". The reason? My gay friend from high school pointed out to me that word can be a "trigger" word to the gay community. It's not nice to use. Maybe an analogy would be "cult" in talking about my religious beliefs. So yes agency is a core belief in our doctrine. But can we speak about it in a nice way? Can we make an effort to be kind?

I get the counterpoint that everyone takes offense to everything. And so when people use the word cult I can see in our church some practices that could be perceived that way. I have thicker skin about it. And I hope that the LGBTQ around me try to not be offended as well with some of my ignorant and insensitive remarks. It seems the woke culture is never satisfied. But that doesn't give me license to not try for tolerance.

My sins are no better than anyone else's. And probably worse because I should know better.