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Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Randy — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:32:07 -0000

My statement means what it means. It's obvious I am speaking about my experience. If your reading into it sounds "ridiculous" to your own mind ... maybe you should cause yourself a little less stress and stop reading negative assumptions into obvious statements.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Jay — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:13:30 -0000

"When I had a change of heart and decided to move beyond my gay identity/worldview and seek out the possibility of change in my sexual orientation, I didnâ€™t have to worry about divorce, child custody or property battles. For that I am glad."

What exactly is that supposed to mean? I mean, I'm in the same situation, but I'd never mention that as one of the benefits of being celibate. It kind of goes without saying. I know you don't mean this (at least, I hope I know you don't mean this) but to me it sounds like you're saying that the gay persons who are against Prop 8 should go ex-gay just so they don't have to worry about the things you describe.

And that sounds a little ridiculous. So if you didn't mean that, please tell me what you meant.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

RThomasETC — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:32:07 -0000

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Jay — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:13:30 -0000

"When I had a change of heart and decided to move beyond my gay identity/worldview and seek out the possibility of change in my sexual orientation, I didn’t have to worry about divorce, child custody or property battles. For that I am glad."

What exactly is that supposed to mean? I mean, I'm in the same situation, but I'd never mention that as one of the benefits of being celibate. It kind of goes without saying. I know you don't mean this (at least, I hope I know you don't mean this) but to me it sounds like you're saying that the gay persons who are against Prop 8 should go ex-gay just so they don't have to worry about the things you describe.

And that sounds a little ridiculous. So if you didn't mean that, please tell me what you meant.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Randy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:30:11 -0000

thanks for the feedback and encouragement Jonathan.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Randy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:29:12 -0000

Good, I am glad it made sense to you.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Amy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:15:45 -0000

Well said about public policy. Thank you Randy.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

RThomasETC (Randy Thomas) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:57:28 -0000

Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage http://tinyurl.com/4stjpw

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

RThomasETC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:11 -0000

thanks for the feedback and encouragement Jonathan.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

RThomasETC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:29:12 -0000

Good, I am glad it made sense to you.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Iceclaw — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:41:58 -0000

So, I'm wishing I knew in time to have caught the one this evening, because most of the rebroadcasts, or original events are when I'm at school taking classes. Maybe I'll be fortunate enough to catch the last one. I didn't see an email go out on any of Exodus's mailing lists, like sometimes they do when they're being on a major broadcast...just something you guys may want to consider! Praying the message stirred people to share hearts more like Christ with the hurting world around them, while holding to the truth.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Amy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:15:45 -0000

Well said about public policy. Thank you Randy.

Re: Prop 8 Simulcast in California About Protecting Marriage

Iceclaw — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:41:58 -0000