The Movable/Teachable Middle
In my last blog I mentioned dealing with the moveable/teachable middle. Hopefully, that term did not confuse you. This blog will discuss the issue of working with and influencing the movable/teachable middle. A few weekends ago I attended an adoption training workshop sponsored jointly by the ACLU of Florida and GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian … Read more
Dealing with Hate Preachers on Campus
As a bit of background: In addition to having spent a lot of years in higher education, I am also a minister. I attended seminary (although I did not finish my Master of Divinity degree) and have been involved in youth and adult education & music for many years. I was raised and educated as … Read more
What Went Wrong in Maine? California? Florida? New York? et al.
After numerous defeats during the past couple of years, activists are reevaluating their tactics in pushing for equal rights for LGBT people. Gay activists were stunned when voters in Maine struck down a law legalizing same-sex marriage. You will remember that the law had previously been passed by Maine’s legislative body. 52.8 percent of the … Read more
Wrong side of history
Below is an article called “Wrong side of history”. In the article, Mark discusses the Catholic stance on homosexuality and the effect the stance has on the church. Sadly, the Catholics are not the only mainline denomination with this misguided view of homosexuality. Here’s to hoping God will reveal to them the truth in coming … Read more
Guest Blog: The Maine Vote: Why Gay Marriage is a Generational Issue
I began writing my thoughts on the Maine vote where citizens of that fine state decided to deny legal recognition to gay and lesbian marriages. Then I came across a blog site where my thoughts were summed up pretty well. The blogger is Katie Connolly and her site is called The Gaggle. Below is her … Read more
Random Thoughts From a “Crazy” Person
It amazes me the odd and peculiar thoughts that flow through my head on an hourly basis. Most of the thoughts are triggered by pictures, articles, conversations, etc., but some just seem to come out of left field. Today I took my middle child (a Dachshund) to the veterinary hospital for a follow up visit … Read more
When Do We Start to Make a Difference?
If a picture paints a thousand words, what must a video paint? This morning I am thinking about how we use our time and energy and the results of the investments. So, as I think about DOMA, DADT, Prop. 8 in California, Amendment 2 in Florida, and murder, I wonder when it becomes personal enough … Read more
From the Mouth of Babes
What an interesting and exciting weekend I experienced! On Friday evening I gathered to celebrate the life of a friend’s mother who recently passed away. It was a beautiful service and one that paid tribute to a life well lived and a life that had substance and meaning. A life-long Librarian who shared her love … Read more
Outing Others
As we celebrate National Coming Out Day I am forced to think of an acquaintance who was “outed” to his family by well-meaning friends. I won’t go into the details but it was a major disaster. While I believe everyone should live out and free, I also believe the process is personal and individual. It … Read more
