Elizabeth
10-06-2007, 12:08 AM
I am a Christian woman and a mother. Tonight I went to see "For the Bible Tells Me So" playing here in NYC. I can't tell you how relieved I was to know this issue is being openly addressed. I am hopeful that peaceful and respectful dialogue can truly begin thus healing within the Church. (Any and all of them)
I have been silent for too long now and am encouraged by the parents in this movie. I too, like them, stand beside my gay son with love and pride. The question for me has been how can I help in a meaningful way? I have witnessed first hand the harm done by “loving Christians" who choose to deny the existence of a gay persons place in Gods Church. I worry for my son and all those that are sent the message that they are less than loved by the very Churches and people that claim to be representing Gods love.
It is both harmful and hateful for others to wage this false war on innocent people. It engrains into future generations a fear and prejudice that will damage an untold number of lives. My heart simply aches for every day that passes and this issue is allowed to fester like a wound and be a cause of pain for so many. That is not what faith is about and it is not what Christians are called to do.
Simply on a human level, in any faith or none, love is just that –LOVE. It in no way means hate which is what is occurring within our society and the very walls of the places that should be offering a sanctuary.
To the mother waiting for an answer from James Dobson I applaud you. I feel as though this being addressed openly is like the great Oz being found behind the curtain. Dr. Dobson has contributed much to many people in his own way. He is however disgracing himself by ignoring your plea to communicate and should at the very least offer you a real conversation. His lack of compassion alone leaves me saddened and points out an apparent dangerous arrogance he leads so many with. Please keep the dialogue going and press forward- we all must. This is a conversation that must occur.
I am grateful to have found Soulforce and I offer my support and voice. To those of you suffering I send love and encouragement.
With Peace-Elizabeth
I have been silent for too long now and am encouraged by the parents in this movie. I too, like them, stand beside my gay son with love and pride. The question for me has been how can I help in a meaningful way? I have witnessed first hand the harm done by “loving Christians" who choose to deny the existence of a gay persons place in Gods Church. I worry for my son and all those that are sent the message that they are less than loved by the very Churches and people that claim to be representing Gods love.
It is both harmful and hateful for others to wage this false war on innocent people. It engrains into future generations a fear and prejudice that will damage an untold number of lives. My heart simply aches for every day that passes and this issue is allowed to fester like a wound and be a cause of pain for so many. That is not what faith is about and it is not what Christians are called to do.
Simply on a human level, in any faith or none, love is just that –LOVE. It in no way means hate which is what is occurring within our society and the very walls of the places that should be offering a sanctuary.
To the mother waiting for an answer from James Dobson I applaud you. I feel as though this being addressed openly is like the great Oz being found behind the curtain. Dr. Dobson has contributed much to many people in his own way. He is however disgracing himself by ignoring your plea to communicate and should at the very least offer you a real conversation. His lack of compassion alone leaves me saddened and points out an apparent dangerous arrogance he leads so many with. Please keep the dialogue going and press forward- we all must. This is a conversation that must occur.
I am grateful to have found Soulforce and I offer my support and voice. To those of you suffering I send love and encouragement.
With Peace-Elizabeth