By: The Rev'd Larry Keddie, Drumheller, AB

The Rev'd Larry Keddie, Drumheller, AB — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:00:29 +0000

Let me clarify what I was saying concerning homosexuality and that Diocese. I do not, I believe, that we accept sin and bless it. My point was that there was a clear discrimination and intolerance of that Diocese. How can we expect that people would want to become a part of a Church that discriminates or is intolerant of others? Mr. Winell and I will have to disagree about the issue of homosexuality. I think he should speak to these people and listen with an open mind. If you go with any kind of preconceived notions, than it would be impossible to hear what is being said. We have much to learn from our brothers and sisters who are lesbian, gay, transgendered, or bisexual.

By: Frank Wirrell

Frank Wirrell — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:47:01 +0000

The vision presented by Larry K. appears to be admirable but the one major flaw seems to be his suggestion that we should accept sin and bless it. That conclusion is from his allegation that a diocese in Canada will not accept homosexuals. The truth is as a society we have bought into the suggestion that refusal to accept homosexual activity is discrimination. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is not a shred of scientific evidence to prove that persons are born homosexuals. The real agenda for the church is to welcome sinners – we are all subject to sin by reason of our old nature and are tempted according to our weaknesses of which Satan is clearly aware – but in welcoming each other we are indeed called to repentance. Without a commitment to bring persons to Christ, the Church ceases to be a church and becomes nothing more than a social club. It is long since past the time when our Primate and the House of Bishops should show leadership and bring the church back to its roots.

Comments on: Larry K., Drumheller, AB

By: The Rev'd Larry Keddie, Drumheller, AB

By: Frank Wirrell