The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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April 5, 1995 |
 I was saddened, but not surprised, by the
outrage in the letters reacting to your story about the lifelong vows between
two people who happen to be gay. ["I David Take you, Marc," March 23; "Feedback:
gay marriage brouhaha," March 29]. The vehemence in the protest certainly
vindicated The Enquirer in judging the couple's courage as newsworthy.
I hope your readers know that not all Christians share the views expressed in the letters. The foundation for the anti-gay sentiment is not really the four officiated verses and the single Greek word, misappropriated from their context in the Bible. |
Rather it is popular "knowledge" in search
of a theological foundation, which has grasped at straws to maintain an
old and unchristian prejudice.
The gay and lesbian members of our congregation have been models of spiritual grace, stewardship and Christian love among us. The committed gay couples even without the benefit of the church's blessing and state's recognition-- are an inspiration in their faithfulness to God and to each other. We look forward to the day when the eyes of all in the Church will be opened to this truth. Rev. Paula M. Jackson
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