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2013-10-24T10:00:44-05:00
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
An Apology to a Lesbian, Many Years Later
Last updated on: October 24, 2013 at 10:00 am By Susan Cottrell
Ellen rejected her young friend Becky when Becky came out to her. Years later, Ellen apologized for reacting with the “learned church response” instead of Christ’s love, acceptance and compassion. Here is her letter, with permission… September 15, 2013 Dear Becky, I so pray that you will read this letter. If not, I understand you not wanting to re-open a painful chapter of your life—but there is so much I want you to know. Maybe hearing my journey will help... Read more
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2013-10-22T08:30:01-05:00
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A Trans Made Me Blush
Last updated on: October 22, 2013 at 8:30 am By Susan Cottrell
This is Rob Cottrell. I have experienced a lot in life. I didn’t think something could still surprise me, but I was wrong — a transgender woman made me blush. I was sharing at PFLAG, an incredible organization, which provides amazing support to families and friends. Near the end, a trans woman said she could listen to me talk for hours because I had an incredible “buttery” voice. I’ll admit it – I blushed. Big time. No one has made... Read more
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2013-10-21T09:00:15-05:00
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Linda & Rob Robertson’s Story: From Fear to Love
Last updated on: October 21, 2013 at 9:00 am By Susan Cottrell
We lost the ability to love our gay son because we no longer had a gay son. What we had wished for, prayed for, hoped for — that we would not have a gay son — came true… but not at all in the way we had envisioned. – Linda Robertson Linda and Rob shared their story at Rain City Church, Bellevue, WA, of how their fear that their son was gay eventually turned into the nightmare of him overdosing... Read more
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2013-10-16T09:45:47-05:00
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A Mom’s Letter: Her Daughter Left Husband for a Woman
Last updated on: October 16, 2013 at 9:45 am By Susan Cottrell
I share with you an email from a mother (with her permission) upset up by her daughter’s actions. I hoped it might offer hope for any in a similar situation. Dear Susan: My daughter left her husband to become a lesbian. They also have a 5-yr-old daughter. This was a shock for everyone. I love my daughter but cannot accept her lifestyle so to keep the peace we have not spoken since Christmas. My son-in-law lets me see my granddaughter... Read more
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2013-10-14T09:06:36-05:00
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All We Need Is Love
Last updated on: October 14, 2013 at 9:06 am By Susan Cottrell
Last week, our church hosted the Break the Hate Arts Event with a neighboring church, with visual and performance art by LGBTQ and allies. The event was a spectacular success — meaning everyone enjoyed the art and each other. We had music, a poetry slam, blog readings, photography, and original songs by my daughter. One man had made a sculpture display of the Tree of Knowledge, with a poem about the dangers of relying on knowledge instead of relationship with... Read more
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2013-10-09T09:00:46-05:00
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You Think Homosexuality is Wrong: So What?
Last updated on: October 9, 2013 at 9:00 am By Susan Cottrell
Marybeth mentors women toward wholeness from sexual abuse. Tender-hearted and intelligent, she can uniquely love and empathize with these women, and offer insight to help them overcome great hurts. I liked her immensely the moment I met her. Last time we talked, she asked about my blog, my viewpoint, my motivation. She then told me what people often feel obligated to tell me. She thinks homosexuality is wrong. Not the first time I’ve heard that, by the way. It comes... Read more
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2013-10-07T10:00:56-05:00
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Do You Believe There’s Help to Cry For?
Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 10:00 am By Susan Cottrell
The first time Wentworth Miller tried to kill himself, he was 15. Fifteen. An age when your whole life is before you, when you know that soon you’ll be out on your own to chase those dreams that lead you further into who you were meant to be! Yet, it’s still not quite within reach. How hopeless do you have to be to want to end it all? As a gay teenager, Miller — actor from Prison Break, Underworld, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Human... Read more
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2013-10-03T08:45:12-05:00
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Zero or Hero – What Kind of Neighbor Are You?
Last updated on: October 3, 2013 at 8:45 am By Susan Cottrell
Three college guys moved into the place directly below us. One of them kindly came up to introduce himself and said to let them know if it gets too noisy because they have a basketball set-up inside their place… which explained the thumping! One night as it was getting late, a party began downstairs with loud music and pounding bass. It was 10:30 PM. On a weeknight. Noise like that can bother Rob but he decided to just let it... Read more
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2013-10-01T09:15:52-05:00
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The Mystery of an Outlandishly Queer Creation
Last updated on: October 1, 2013 at 9:15 am By Susan Cottrell
Queer: 1 strange; odd: she had a queer feeling that they were being watched. Creation: 1 the action or process of bringing something into existence: the creation of a coalition government | job creation. This planet has some crazy schtuff in it. The Sunda Colugo. Yeah, I never heard of it either, but here it is in a picture! The giraffe. The whale. The duck-billed platypus. Countless varieties of flowers, birds, and some 9 million species of bugs. 9 million varieties of bugs! And let’s not even get... Read more
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2013-09-30T09:30:20-05:00
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I Do Love Gays, But…
Last updated on: September 30, 2013 at 9:30 am By Susan Cottrell
Love is more attractive than hate. Oh, you don’t hate, you say. I know. But what you do in judgment or correction or holding to your principles feels, on the receiving end, the same as hate. As Zig Ziglar wonderfully said, “Some people find fault like there’s a reward for it.” Yeah, and sadly, that’s what Christians have come to be known for. Love is easy to see. Read this note from a mom to her gay son for a... Read more
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