Re: the ASA email list

On 6/12/06, Debbie Mann <deborahjmann@insightbb.com> wrote:
> I did not see anyone else mention the word 'hate' - so I figured I was being
> taken out of context. I tried to make it clear that I myself cannot count
> myself as a supporter of gay religious marriage. I see definite issues that
> are worthy of discussion in the political realm - though I don't really want
> to discuss them. However, I do see homosexuals as a part of society - not
> just American society, but society everywhere - who should be treated with
> respect and love and who should be given the means of living a life of
> meaning and who should be welcomed in all Christian churches, though perhaps
> not in positions of leadership.

If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it. Treat my example as a
hypothetical. As Christians we need to treat all people with love and
respect. Your point that this should apply to homosexuals is well
taken. My point is that the same applies to our political opponents.
Received on Mon Jun 12 14:38:25 2006