Choose a loving God
I am privileged to pastor a church that believes in love and acceptance, not one that promotes hostility and intolerance. We don’t see homosexuality as a “sin.” It is a sexual orientation that has genetic roots. In other words, it is God-given.
How can those who profess to follow Jesus condemn mothers and fathers for the emotional support of homosexual children? The Aug. 28 editorial page included an attack on Matt Nevels who supported his son through an agonizing death due to AIDS. This attack has no connection to Christianity. Then this letter condemns the father’s defense of his son as “perverse.” This is not Christianity. This is hate speech.
This hateful letter is placed next to a letter that advances the prospect of a loving, non-judgmental Christianity. This deeply considered approach is in marked contrast to cruel, vindictive self-righteousness. This juxtaposition makes the choices very clear. You can follow a loving God or belong to a church that promotes hate speech.
DR. DAVID BROWN
Christians are being persecuted
First the Christmas scenes that were encouraged for 200 years have now been declared illegal. Even crosses at memorials and cemeteries on public property have been attacked.