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“For the Bible Tells Me So” delivers

By Blayne Clements | February 27, 2008 |

My wife has a book that I have intended to read for years, but never found the time, “What the Bible REALLY says about Homosexuality.” Then I saw this movie available on Netflix, “For the Bible Tells me So” , and thought at this point in my life, I’m much more likely to get a quick movie in than to read a book.

The movie introduces you to several families that have two things in common 1) strong religious ties, and 2) a family member that is a homosexual. Director Daniel Karslake’s selection of families with different backgrounds is sure to connect with a variety of viewers. Theres a Midwest lawyer and stay at home mother that are Lutheran; a African American couple from North Carolina who are ministers in a AME church; there a Episcopalian elderly white couple from blue collar rural Kentucky (no spoiler here but their child was the first openly Gay bishop in the Anglican church, Gene Robinson); a single middle class mother, and a long time politician Dick Gephardt and his family.

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Reflecting on Falwell’s passing

By David W. Shelton | May 15, 2007 |

I offer my sincere condolences to his family and those closest to Jerry Falwell. They have lost a father, friend, and pastor. To many, he was a leader, a voice, and a statesman. To many others, he was a target, a raspy voice of clashing cymbals, and despised. He was loved by many, hated by many. There is one thing everyone can agree on. He made an impact.

Falwell died today at the age of 73. This much we all know. I confess that I have some rather mixed emotions regarding his death. At first, many of us in the GLBT community have an immediate reaction of cheer and delight at his demise. But that’s all too easy isn’t it? «Read the rest of this article»

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