This is the message of the Gospel. To serve, love, respect, honor and see worth in all humanity. Do you really think Jesus is okay with using His Book to tell other people how repulsive and worthless they are?
Archive | August, 2010
Str8apology Action at Pride Charlotte | Press Release
Tweet On Saturday, August 27, 2011, an action of str8apology (“Hurt by Church? get a #str8apology here”) lead by Kathy Baldock, Executive Director of Canyonwalker Connections) will take place at 2011 Pride Charlotte. ( #str8apology) Str8apology’s presence at Pride Charlotte will bring the message of the unconditional love of God while standing against the activist of [...]
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” or Fear?
Fear blinds us, fear prevents love, fear causes hate and destruction. The Bible tells us the opposite of love is fear. If you are not loving the person that looks the least like you, the problem is you. No excuses. We need to get this right and stop blaming “others”. Jesus offered no caveats on the treatment of others.
Exchange Between Lisa Salazar, Transwoman and Michael Brown, “God Has a Better Way”
Tweet There is not much to add to the following exchange. Lisa Salazar is my friend, on the Board of Directors for Canyonwalker Connections and one of the most gracious people I have ever met. She is the PERFECT person to engage Michael Brown of “God Has a Better Way” on transgender issues. I have [...]
Responses to “God Has a Better Way” Action Planned for Charlotte Gay Pride | August 27th
Tweet TO THOSE WHO PLAN TO MARCH IN “GOD HAS A BETTER WAY” or those that support the action, PLEASE read this: How does the holy directive of “love your neighbor” and the “God Has a Better Way” intended goal of “reach out in love” translate to the glbt community? Well, I wondered so, I [...]
Three Things My GLBT Christian Friends Want You to Hear
In discussion with folks, conversation about GLBT Christians is tough for some people when they cannot get beyond these three sticking points. Let’s talk about Translation, Transformation and Creation.
Tea Under the Big Tent
It is easy to be inclusive of those you love and those who love who you love. The “do you act like Jesus” test though comes when we are asked to love those who are not kind and may even hate those we love. Then what?
Marriage Equality: “I Do” for Who?
I never cared about marriage equality; I rarely thought about marriage equality and I was ignorantly clear on my stance on marriage equality. That is, until the 2006 national elections. My opinions were impersonal, theoretical and cost me nothing. Watching the election results with a friend as he cheered on the defeat of a version of marriage equality in 19 states started the shift in me. He had ruined his own marriage of over twenty years, one faithful wife and three teenage children with his intentional adultery yet, he, in a smug glee, rejoiced at the voting results, “Good! They are destroying the American family.” “They”, of course, are homosexuals.
