Families are Meant to Last Forever

In a day and age when many people have no interest in starting or maintaining a family, and all types of alternative lifestyles are being practiced and legislated by man, is there any solace for those who value traditional families? Is there any hope that real family relationships can remain intact beyond death? Does it seem almost hopeless for those who cleave to the institution of traditional families as they watch alternative lifestyles and legislation that promotes such lifestyles gain prevalence throughout the world? Might it appear as though traditional families are not only being dismantled year after year by worldly laws and practices, but many religions - perhaps all but one - decree that family ties end at death? Does it seem there is no hope of lasting, happy family relationships? Is it any wonder why so many individuals feel forlorn and worthless, living only for the moment, secretly or openly depressed, even suicidal? Take heart my friends. There is hope. Families, happy families, can still be forged, and they can last forever, in spite of worldly trends, confusions, and oppositions.