tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212638237051039249.post3981946810490575623..comments2019-11-25T15:54:49.042-08:00Comments on Views from the Crow's Nest: Protesters, Prop 8 and commentsMY VIEWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358888281800202218noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212638237051039249.post-32585633312391843372008-11-08T16:06:00.000-08:002008-11-08T16:06:00.000-08:00Crow, Thank you for posting your thoughts and stan...Crow, Thank you for posting your thoughts and standing up for what you believe. I respect you for following the promptings of the spirit with an issue that, because of your own struggles, is very sensitive. I am sorry that you have had to suffer retaliation and loss of friendship. <BR/><BR/>Your comments on tolerance are right on point. It goes both ways. Both sides need to be tolerant of each others' rights and opinions, but tolerance does not equal acceptance or embracing. <BR/><BR/>When my gay brother left the Church and embraced the gay lifestyle, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the Church. I asked him if he thought the Church should change its principles to accommodate his lifestyle. Interestingly enough, his response was, "No, it would be true if it did." <BR/><BR/>The Church has the right and responsibility to uphold sacred values and institutions. I do feel, however, that the Church does need to do a better job of teaching tolerance to its members. It needs to do a better job making sincere gay people feel welcome in our midst. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the negative responses to the Church following Prop 8 will prompt our leaders to seek the Lord's help in finding a way to better address the needs of those of us who daily deal with same gender attraction. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again. BravoneBravonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762204502534599107noreply@blogger.com