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Re: Prop 8 Worker Suffers Physical Assault

RThomasETC — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:48:05 -0000

It's alright ... no problemo :)

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Amy — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:02:23 -0000

Oh, I did misread this. I'm so sorry! What a 'duh' moment. Thanks for the clarification.

Re: Prop 8 Worker Suffers Physical Assault

RThomasETC — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:34:42 -0000

I understand what you are saying but there are two clarifications I would make

The Christian wasn't picketing ... he was handing out yard signs for people to put in their own yards.

I personally think that opportunities like this are as much a witness has coffee with a gay identified loved one. Both are different expressions of love BUT what I think you pick up on is that many Christians involved in policy are forgetting the love part.

In this case, the man stated he didn't "have anything against gays" and didn't fight back. His efforts were non-violent but pointing to a measure that seeks to defends God's "image" in marriage. We may further disagree on this but I always agree with Schaeffer in his apologetic on political involvement saying "... true spirituality covers all of reality."

Re: Prop 8 Worker Suffers Physical Assault

Amy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:39:50 -0000

I may seem to be 'off' on this comment, but this is exactly why I believe that churches shouldn't 'picket' per se. I understand the guy was standing for a good, moral, and biblical cause, but really....I just don't see how this form of asserting our moral choices and beliefs is beneficial to those who are gay. This isn't a way to win them to Christ, that is for sure. We preach and teach that Christians should avoid the appearance of evil. I think on the flip side of that, if we are appearing evil (for example picketing looks like we hate homosexuals...as we know we don't, but they don't know that by our actions) then we need to find a better, more holy appearing way. I take this stand with others issues as well...abortion as another example.

Re: Prop 8 Worker Suffers Physical Assault

Brady — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:51:49 -0000

Unbelievably sad. Why some people resort to violence is beyond me.

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RThomasETC — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:18:25 -0000

Thanks Cheryl. Mine is way behind me thoroughly processed and "dealt with."

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ChaplianChas. — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:27:24 -0000

I suppose I'm not as surprised as I briefly thought I was.

It's so sad. I truly love my gay-identified friends and think they at least appreciate me.

It's a shame there's so many 'phobics' on both sides. I wish the Holy Spirit would flood over my heart to give me better love and understanding, and flood over the nation and the world revealing the love of God displayed through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

:::sigh:::

Along with Chery, and I know you believe, too, Randy; I'm very sory for Mr/s Nunez and Crain and the rest.

Even so,
Come quickly Lord Jesus,
Blessings!
ChaplainChas.

Re: Prop 8 Worker Suffers Physical Assault

cherylemery — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:10:38 -0000

I am very sorry for your experience, Randy. And I'm very sorry for Mr. Nunez and Chris Crain and so many others.