I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You? | The Findlay Democrat
I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You?
After reading recent letters to the editor in The Courier (see below), I feel compelled to speak out. I want to speak to those who may feel unwelcome in the very town in which they live. Based on those letters, some may draw the conclusion that, as a community, Findlay believes that homosexuality is a sin and an immoral lifestyle. I say to you that this is simply not true. There are those of us who support the gay community and open our homes and hearts to our fellow human beings regardless of sexual orientation. There are those of us who support and understand your lifestyle and know that it is not a matter of choice but a fundamental part of who you are as a human being. I cannot say how many in Findlay feel as I do, but please know that we are here.
As the Courier sees fit to publish letters of this nature; what is the Courier’s position on the subject of a gay lifestyle and the place of homosexuals in our community? And where are our political, business, educational and religious leaders on this issue?
Some may say that I have little to lose by taking a public position on this issue, and that is true. I have chosen, with others, to take the path less traveled in Findlay, in regard to my public support of the gay community. But if you feel as I do and have a role as a community leader, but choose to remain silent on this issue, then you are complicit in thoughts, words and actions that make gays feel less than equal, in Findlay. I would ask you – do you have that much to be gained by being silent? I challenge you to come forward and let your voice be heard. Be a true leader.
See Letter to the Editor The Courier: http://www.thecourier.com/opinion/2012/Feb/23/ar_let_022312.asp?d=022312,2012,Feb,23&c=let
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One Response to I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You?
It amazes me of the number of christians that talk about Christ as if he was a political leader. He was a leader, but not of any government or country. He didn’t even lead a religion, he actually was a trouble maker for the religious leaders of the time and embraced other religions that others looked down on, such as (gasp) the Samaritans. He wanted people to understand that it was up to each person to love one another. As far as government, give unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s and stop using religion as a way to take away the rights of others.
I won’t go into the idea that, today, Jesus would be viewed as a socialistic, revolutionary (the bad kind, not the 1776 kind) hippy cult leader. Or even worse, a liberal or a democrat.
I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You? | The Findlay Democrat
I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You?
After reading recent letters to the editor in The Courier (see below), I feel compelled to speak out. I want to speak to those who may feel unwelcome in the very town in which they live. Based on those letters, some may draw the conclusion that, as a community, Findlay believes that homosexuality is a sin and an immoral lifestyle. I say to you that this is simply not true. There are those of us who support the gay community and open our homes and hearts to our fellow human beings regardless of sexual orientation. There are those of us who support and understand your lifestyle and know that it is not a matter of choice but a fundamental part of who you are as a human being. I cannot say how many in Findlay feel as I do, but please know that we are here.
As the Courier sees fit to publish letters of this nature; what is the Courier’s position on the subject of a gay lifestyle and the place of homosexuals in our community? And where are our political, business, educational and religious leaders on this issue?
Some may say that I have little to lose by taking a public position on this issue, and that is true. I have chosen, with others, to take the path less traveled in Findlay, in regard to my public support of the gay community. But if you feel as I do and have a role as a community leader, but choose to r
emain silent on this issue, then you are complicit in thoughts, words and actions that make gays feel less than equal, in Findlay. I would ask you – do you have that much to be gained by being silent? I challenge you to come forward and let your voice be heard. Be a true leader.
See Letter to the Editor The Courier: http://www.thecourier.com/opinion/2012/Feb/23/ar_let_022312.asp?d=022312,2012,Feb,23&c=let
This entry was posted on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:10 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.	You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
One Response to I Accept Homosexuals as Equals, Do You?
It amazes me of the number of christians that talk about Christ as if he was a political leader. He was a leader, but not of any government or country. He didn’t even lead a religion, he actually was a trouble maker for the religious leaders of the time and embraced other religions that others looked down on, such as (gasp) the Samaritans. He wanted people to understand that it was up to each person to love one another. As far as government, give unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s and stop using religion as a way to take away the rights of others.
I won’t go into the idea that, today, Jesus would be viewed as a socialistic, revolutionary (the bad kind, not the 1776 kind) hippy cult leader. Or even worse, a liberal or a democrat.