The Christian Church IS Compicit

Sunday, November 19, 2006

a letter to the editor I wrote in response to the assertion that the Church does not promote hate:

With respect to Mr. Soles letter of Nov. 17, 2006 and his assertion that the "Christian Church" is not culpable for violence directed towards the LGBTI community, I must take exception. Perhaps they were not physically complicit, but the tone of the rhetoric we have often heard is nothing short of inflammatory and adds fuel to the fires of hatred. As evidence, I cite a few statements that have been made:"Expect confrontations that will be not only unpleasant but bloody...Institutions will be plunged into wrenching change...when it is over, I am conviced God's people will emerge victorious." Pat Robertson, 1992. And, "I really believe that the gays and lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle...I point the finger in their face and say 'you helped this (9/11 attack)happen'." The Reverend Jerry Falwell, Sept. 2001. And, one last citation from from Terry Randall (1993), director of Operation Rescue, reads "I want you to let a wave of hatred wash over you. Yes, hate is good...our goal is a Christian nation. We have a Biblical duty, we are called on by God to conquer this country."

I have great difficulty in accepting that these words achieve anything but to promote hatred and to encourage others to take matters into their own hands. They act as goads, egging others on to commit heinous acts that further their homophobic agenda.The blood of innocent gays and lesbians may not be on their hands physically, but it certainly is figuratively. Yes...I think we can safely assert that the Christian Church and those who profess to speak for it share much of the blame. They are NOT innocent!

trickster108