Part-time Christian?

Elder Ballard Russell Nelson explained, “there is no such thing as a part-time Cristian.” I began to ponder the meaning of the words, and I thought about my own life. I grew up confused about religion: my father was an atheist, and my mother was a Sunday Cristian.
It took me a lot of years to recognize my own identity, and I struggle to combine my own culture with religion.
After some years of researching and praying, I began to feel the change in myself. I started to be active in my church. Before my conversion, I would only do the minimal requirements of the church. But after a few years, I began to understand that there is no such thing as “ a part-time Christian” either you all in or you all out.
I know that I have to advocate for the right to a marriage between a man and a woman. Over the centuries, people have recognized marriage between a man and a woman. Marriage is a promise to dignity to all persons. But In 1996, the supreme court legalized same-sex marriage.
Many people believed that the supreme court was right, and many disagree. To be an advocate means that I can not stay neutral, I have to choose.
Elder Dallin Oaks explained, “even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand; we must not surrender our values.”
It’s a moment when I have to express myself even when others think I am wrong. I know that it will be hard, that there will be moments when I will feel overwhelmed and tired, but God has promised an infinite source of strength if we believe in his grace.
Even if others think that I am wrong, the constitution is precise. I have the freedom of speech that allows me to choose what is best for myself.
I want to be a full-time Christian, and I want to fight for marriage between a man and a woman. That is my right, and I will use it.