Evidence for Today

Fortunately, I have a little more time on another computer today! Will do my best to write what's needed. *** Had tried to avoid giving out some evidence which points to the "Queen Lady." Was afraid it might help to identify her location but since I've already explained about the "back-to-the-land" issue, I suppose my friend and her husband could be living anywhere in a country area! And I'm not going to worry about my original concern. [Also, I believe the evidence is needed.] *** There was a movie, "The Watcher in the Woods," 1980/81, by the Walt Disney company, I believe. It was actually based on a novel from 1976. The main storyline has to do with an elderly mother getting in touch with her long-lost daughter from the past. There are some "supernatural events" involved; and as I've stated before, I'll consider the story to be just fictional entertainment in this case. [Even though there are arguments to be made--from different points of view--about supernatural events and beings.] *** If I recall from watching the film [and I have a copy at home], the family of a concert pianist was involved in the story!? The pianist, himself, was away travelling a lot, if I also recall.--He wasn't very prominent. But it's another "piano story!" *** The "watcher" wasn't actually the old woman, but it was a supernatural force of some kind. [And the daughter was rescued from the force, which had taken her away 30 years earlier!] Maybe one of the things that needs to happen is that all of us need to be in touch with reality--the real facts--and to make sure we can separate from the fictional stories/film projects, etc.!? *** Will continue writing some more separately. [There's a lot to interpret, for sure! Am not sure I can cover everything in a limited time!?]

"WWJD?"--part 2

If Jesus was on the earth today, would He minister to gays and AIDS victims and speak for gay rights? I believe He would. Most people probably wouldn't disagree, if they thought about it. Christians have many kinds of charitable and mission work to do--not everyone necessarily has to work with gays. But as I've mentioned, I hope conservative Christians wouldn't criticize or block the efforts of others!? *** If there's an association with film/television, it doesn't mean the gay issues are any less significant! And it's the message that's the most important. In entertainment, there happens to be a wider audience. And entertainment may be the field that some of the parties work in--and there seems to have been an original agreement or partnership with them. Doesn't the Bible also say the "weak and foolish things of the world will confound the wise"--something like that!?

"WWJD?"

Not too many years ago there was a slogan, WWJD?--"What Would Jesus Do?" Looking in the Bible, Jesus healed people at times. One man was healed when Jesus told him his sins were forgiven! Did Jesus understand a connection between stress and poor health? I think so! And how did He know the man was suffering from guilt!? He must have studied the matter, one way or another!? Jesus also healed lepers--the outcasts of society, at the time. Are AIDS victims the outcasts of society today? And Jesus was criticized for healing someone on the "Sabbath day." The Sabbath was supposed to be a day of rest and worship. But Jesus said it was acceptable to do good works on the Sabbath! *** Any practical help towards gays may help with their souls, in the end. It's not that everyone will become Christian; and we don't have to expect they will! But some will be inspired and blessed by God!--I believe that. *** Maybe Hollywood people have had a chance to study and understand these types of matters!? There have also been university professors, doctors, and lawyers advising in the gay rights project. Should we scoff at or deny the efforts of others because their methods are different from ours?

Preaching The Gospel vs. Practical Religion vs. Gay Rights

It's fine to think about preaching the gospel; and Christians should do that. Then, what about the practical religion which is described in the Bible, Isaiah 58? It says true religion is expressed by helping others--partly with practical help! We should give out "bread to the hungry" and provide for physical necessities, where needed. And the passage says things like, "Loose the bands of wickedness, undo the heavy burdens, break every yoke, let the oppressed go free...." [Don't have my Bible with me at the moment.--Can't quite quote everything I'd like to.--Was looking it up this morning.] These phrases refer to more than our daily necessities--except that maybe freedom is a necessity!?? We should be free from unreasonable "oppression." *** Gays may have issues that conservative Christians haven't considered before: they've been blocked from renting residences, at times; they haven't been able to go to some social events with their partners; and they may or may not be allowed to settle down in a permanent home with a like partner. Gays have also had higher addiction and suicide rates; and I wonder how mental illness has been associated with homosexuality? Christians know about poverty vs. wealth. But we may take for granted a lot of privileges we've enjoyed for generations, which have been denied to gays and/or gay couples. [Ouch! And some Christians still can't stand to hear about "gay couples"!?--And that's another story....] *** My computer time is limited--as it often is--but I wish Christians would learn to consider that even if they don't have a need or interest in getting involved in gay issues, they shouldn't knock others who do??? And there may be more "missionary work" involved in gay issues than they've realized!? *** Read a church magazine article about a pastor from my church who has been an AIDS volunteer for several decades. He had a lot of interesting and heartbreaking stories to tell! And that's another topic also....

What are "Gay Rights"?

Do some Christians see gay rights as pertaining to mundane, practical matters in life? To "earthly" problems? Or gays don't deserve rights? Why don't we just "preach the gospel" and get ready for heaven--then none of these things will be important!? Some Christians may be so busy in their own lives that these matters don't concern them. They have their families, careers, church activities, and other interests! And if people are already busy, that's fine! But maybe conservative Christians shouldn't knock others who are trying to be helpful!? *** Don't we do charity work providing food, clothing, and shelter to the poor? Should we worry about these kinds of ordinary things??? We help with practical necessities because it may eventually bless the souls of the persons helped, I believe.--They have a better chance in life, including in their spiritual lives!?

Christian Issues

Have seen that I need to work on Christian views a little more, at this time. Conservative Christians aren't as interested in Hollywood stories, of course, and that's fine. Do they think they need to be involved in a "gay rights project" which is associated with film/TV people? They may not think so, although there have been some comments here and there--some were more positive, some were more negative. Do Christians need to support "gay rights" at all??? That's an issue to look at; and I hope to deal with it.