Throughout this series of discussions, we didn’t hear many personal stories, other than mine, because I am very open about my family, with my brother’s blessing. A couple of them spoke of gay relatives. Everyone was supportive, which was simultaneously pleasant and disappointing. But it was good for my blood pressure. ;) I think my pastor got ( Read more... )

Here, the other two science-related questions on homosexuality:

Is homosexual behavior unhealthy?
Can homosexuality be cured?

( The gay 'lifestyle,' the ex-gay lie, and whose problem is it, anyway? )

I was disappointed to find only two cars in the parking lot when I arrived at church with my “biker” friend. One was the pastor’s. But it turns out that six women from our sister church had car pooled ( Read more... )

Sorry, Jake fans, I'm behind on everything. I won't make any promises. Seeing all the crap that's been happening to my friends lately, I realize that all I can say is I plan to have my NYC trip details up by the end of the weekend, barring anything crazy happening ( Read more... )

Tuesday's discussion group had five people plus the pastor. Two were from our sister church. Pastor said there were some there who had asked for this discussion, as well. Everyone seemed to be on the same page, for the most part. One lady didn't say much, but she sat next to another who had positive things to say. The quiet lady never looked ( Read more... )

This past Tuesday was supposed to be our first gathering to talk about homosexuality and the Church. But the weather was so bad, only the pastor, a friend whom I had picked up, and I showed up (I live 5 minutes away, and my friend could walk there if he was in better health.) We talked about various arguments that I have had thrown at me by ( Read more... )