Then we are in the same ocean. maybe not the same wave, but at least the
same beach. We are not all that far apart.
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Booth Martin
http://www.martinvt.com
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-------Original Message-------
From: Open discssion among iSeries Users
Date: 10/13/04 11:30:55
To: 'Open discssion among iSeries Users'
Subject: RE: [CPF0000] About gays..
-----Original Message-----
From: cpf0000-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:cpf0000-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Booth Martin
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 9:58 AM
To: Open discssion among iSeries Users
Subject: RE: [CPF0000] About gays..
>>Thank you for the answer. I appreciate it.
>>It leads to another question though. Where your church is welcome and
>>accepting of their gayness, does discussions of gay partnerships ever
>>surface?
We discuss "partnerships", not "gay partnerships", our gay brothers and
sisters sometimes have a different story or point to tell about
relationships.
>>Is the church ready for those discussions yet?
Yes (my church, not "The Church"), I know some people in the church is not
comfortable with these issues.
>>Also, how do the children deal with it? Are they troubled with it?
In 2004, the concept of "Heather has 2 mommies" is known by most kids.
I am sure that you are aware of that fact that kids can handle diversity as
long as they feel safe, and nourished.
>>I am truly curious because frankly, I have never seen people that have the
>>chance to know gay people respond any differently than your church has.
>>Again, excepting the angry people that are just mad at everyone.
Now, to break the "love fest"
<My point of view, not "The Churches", nor even that of my
Local Congregation>...
There is a difference between "gay" and "openly gay" and "gay militancy"
At a certain point (although not clearly defined), the choices we make
Effect our relationships with each other....
