[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Protest the passage of Prop 8

[Lee Storm (God Is The Healing Force)]

| Kemper now:
| I don't know how wrong it is.  The church in question has a history 
| of anti-gay stances and sermons and even depicted images of gays 
| burning in hell.  I'm sure that group would have stayed out of the 
| church, if the church would have stayed out of their lives.

[Lee]:
Okay, I will not be popular I'm sure after this post, but I have to speak in
defense of churches who do not condone same-sex marriages.  My own personal
convictions do not lean toward them.  I have no problem with civil union,
but I must adhere to the Biblical standard when it comes to the bonds of
marriage.  I don't believe the government has a right to dictate in this
regard, but I do believe the churches have the right to refuse to perform
ceremonies and they do have the right to proclaim their beliefs as
vigorously and rigorously as those in favor of same-sex marriage.
Intimidation tactics are wrong on either side as they serve no purpose but
to offend.  Respect needs to be shown even if both sides must agree to
disagree.

I have homosexual friends who would like to be married; as much as I like
the guys, they know that I would not come to a "marriage" celebration but I
would accept a civil union or pledge of constancy.  They know how I feel, I
know how they feel, we completely disagree on the subject but still have a
very strong and deep friendship.  Unfortunately, human nature being what it
is, both sides must shout to be heard which makes listening impossible. ;)

That's as much as I'll say on the whole subject.  Now, I'll go away and
chomp on my Boston Cream cake.

Peace,

Lee