Comments on: Take the ‘A’ Train

By: Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 23:35:00 +0000

Mal cites Matthew 23, but Jesus makes reference here to keeping the law, which would include rather severe injunctions against homosexual behavior.

By: Anthony Venn-Brown

Anthony Venn-Brown — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 23:15:00 +0000

Some churches will welcome LGBT people which means they are allowed through the door and sit in church but underlying may be the agenda that they need to change. Accepting is a step further where the church will actually accept that this is reality and LGBT people are members. Affirming is more proactive in that LGBT people have full equality in the church including being able to use whatever gifts God has given them and the church is on board with struggle for justice and equality outside the church

By: John

John — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 07:17:00 +0000

Mal, thanks for sharing your witness and a piece of your journey.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:37:00 +0000

Neither is Pope Francis but why let facts get in the way? So disappointing when we could be having a great conversation about mercy and compassion.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Mercy is required in all instances. Jesus showed mercy where ever he went. He showed mercy to everyone but he never left people where they were. We all should have mercy and compassion on those who are struggling with sexuality and gender.. We should always show mercy to those who have surrendered to sexual and gender based sin. But we should never, ever be satisfied to leave people immersed in that sin.

By: Registered Runaway

Registered Runaway — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:42:00 +0000

I’m trying to understand. Acceptance v Affirmation. The two seem to be equated in this article. And Rick Warren isn’t accepting of gays and lesbians…. so..