tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16941328.post8028733077250665522..comments2023-07-01T10:03:40.013-05:00Comments on Resonance: Choosing LoveErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13586060033168276292noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16941328.post-78059487870781745162013-06-24T13:16:33.129-05:002013-06-24T13:16:33.129-05:00Erin: The reason I first joined the CC(DOC) is th...Erin: The reason I first joined the CC(DOC) is the rich history of unity and maintaining identity, as well as the theory that all are welcome to the table. As a gay man, I, and eventually my life's partner, were embraced by the congregation that I joined. <br /><br />The reason I left the denomination is that I found out, personally, that the unity had unspoken limitations on it. It is fine to be united, as long as one doesn't rock the boat and become verbal. While it is stated that the table is open to all, that statement does not go beyond the walls of the church or the conference. <br /><br />The denomination does not want to stand up and be bold in its invitation. It does not go out to the LGBT community and say "Come - you are loved." It is a statement that folks can feel good about in the safety of their pews but do not make in the world for fear of a label being placed on them. <br /><br />Folks who have known nothing but rejection for being created by God in His image as a homosexual person do not hear "All are welcome to the table" if they are not in the pews. <br /><br />It is time for BOLDNESS in love and in unity and in acceptance of the identity. Go OUT and preach to ALL nations that the CC (DOC) is a welcoming, loving, accepting Christian community. <br /><br />Your brother, in Christ,<br /><br /><br /><br />Larry Furmannnoreply@blogger.com