A contrasting world

During my first few weeks at The Columbus Dispatch, I've covered a few events that contrast each other quite prominently. More particularly, Ohio 7:14, A Solemn Assembly of Prayer at The Ohio Statehouse along with Columbus Gay Pride Parade.

As the clock ticks and our country comes closer to making a decision on Obergefell v. Hodges there has been a lot of activity on both sides.

Peggy Kruzer from Church on the Rise in Westlake prays during Ohio 7:14, A Solemn Assembly of Prayer, that drew more than 500 people to The Ohio Statehouse on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.

Parade attendees ended up embracing the rain as the streets began flooding during downpour at the 34th Annual Gay Pride Parade downtown Columbus on June 20, 2015.

Mary Herrejon with Kingdom Mission International Ministries prays with her daughter Daria, 11, at Ohio 7:14, A Solemn Assembly of Prayer at The Ohio Statehouse on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.

A U.S. Bank representatives carries the rainbow flag as it is weighed down by downpour at the 34th Annual Gay Pride Parade downtown Columbus on June 20, 2015

Ohio 7:14, A Solemn Assembly of Prayer, drew more than 500 people to The Ohio Statehouse on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.

U.S. Bank representatives carry the Pride Flag through the pouring rain.

Angie Kraft of Victory in Truth Church prays on the Statehouse stairs with her daughter Karrie, 10.

Clementine Mack, 2, attempts to blows bubbles despite the rain before riding on the Salon Loss float at the 34th Annual Gay Pride Parade downtown Columbus on June 20, 2015.