Reply #15: I'm so sorry that you went through that experience. [View All]

[Maat]

I'm part of a postive, welcoming and affirming church after having been out of organized religion for 30 years (I joined Religious Science - www.rsintl.org .).

I've coming a very long way in terms of healing; I'm sending a huge amount of healing energy your way.

I committed two years ago to fighting the hostility fomented by people like Dobson, Robertson, Janet Parshall, Falwell, etc.; they like to say that they love the sinner but hate the sin, but that's not true. They use their own nasty interpretation of certain Biblical passages to foment hate and discord.

So, I'm "on board."

I find one of the ways I fight to good fight is to make a montly contribution to AU (Americans United for Separation of Church and State).

I am also proud that I just convinced a friend of mine to switch from our local Calvary Chapel megachurch to United Church of Christ (welcoming and affirming). Now, the anti-gay Calvary members will have a bit less to draw on to fund their mean unconscionable efforts.

Dan,

Please take care of your health, and don't give this evil another thought - except when we have a productive plan in mind (legal, of course). Continue sharing your thoughts with us on DU; that is much appreciated.