I wish that the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - my denomination - was more progressive in the aggregate. I wish it was avant garde Christian the way I perceive myself in my head, when I'm indulging a bit of pompousness.
I wish that all of Christendom were more open, accepting, communal and caring. Heck, I wish that all humankind were more of those things.
But it's a process.
And today GLAD, the Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples manifestation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) posted the initial content of a Resolution that will be presented in July at our General Assembly in Orlando.
That resolution - make no mistake about it - while addressing race, gender, physical disabilities, etc., is about what has come to be called Open and Affirming. It's about civil justice and equality and it's a start, at least, at helping the denomination to be at least as decent and loving and inclusive as the secular world is getting to be.
Anyone who reads my column, communicates with me on Facebook, has seen any of my Youtube vids, or has ever shared a conversation of a dozen words with me, knows that I'm a near rabid social justice advocate.
It is with extreme pleasure that I share a couple columns from friends/colleagues that present/address this resolution, and it is with highest hopes that this resolution is adopted by my denomination this July. It's about time...
https://thedmergent.squarespace.com/articles/2013/1/13/proclaiming-the-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-a-people-of-grace-and-welcome-to-all
http://www.julierichardsonbrown.net/2013/01/i-cant-wait-to-say-yes/
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