I've Been Kind of a Political Prisoner...

My life has been very complicated for some time....  I'd say that I'm kind of like a political prisoner....  The police have held me on false mental health charges, if not previously on false criminal charges also, and they've wanted to influence both the politics in our society--which they indirectly did--and to influence the conservative churches....  The police in the special police project have wanted my help, and I've been helping, to the best of my ability--while I often prayed for God's help!  

Perhaps there was a desire for conservative churches to approve of homosexuality completely, and that's not going to happen, but I've made an offer today--I believe I've planted a seed--about what churches COULD go along with....  I believe the churches could extend this "olive branch," as I've explained and it's perfectly reasonable and even necessary....  

Sometimes my life has been rewarding and interesting--not always--but sometimes....  I believe that if I don't do my duty--my whole duty--God won't bless me...but if I've made my efforts, then it'll just be up to other people to make their choices....  I can't FORCE the churches to change, but I believe they'll do the right thing when they realize what that is....  And I hope and believe the police will let me go--and pay what was promised--when they understand that my work is done....  

We have a few issues to sort out...before this Halloween, if possible...!?  They've always had a Halloween deadline for the year....  Conservative Christians may not want to celebrate Halloween very much, except as an innocent childhood activity maybe, but some people like it just for fun....  

If necessary, I'll continue writing a little more for my church later on...but I believe I've made a good start for today....  [Beyond what I've discussed in the past.]

(My mental health has certainly been under strain, and I've been treated for issues in the past, but I'm not guilty of things that I've been accused of....  Some police know it and acknowledged it....  Some others are still getting to know me better....)

One More Issue for My Church, and others

Have said a while ago that this blog was mostly for some police and firefighters in a special police project....  But it has also been for officials in my church, at the headquarters in the USA....  Shortly after I began writing the blog, I notified some of their offices and I seemed to get a positive reaction....  I've heard a few hints, here and there, over the years....  

Today, I'd like to write something especially for the church in this post....  I had thought I'd covered all the issues but it seems there's one more....  

In our North American society, we now have "gay marriage, with religious exemptions...."  The conservative churches don't have to condone gay marriage within their group....  But I'd like to appeal to the church to respect the choice of gays OUTSIDE of the church....  

Our church believes that every person will one day face the judgment of God....  However, we don't judge other people, ourselves, and we don't force them to do what we--or even God--wants...!  How do we know if some gays, on their journey of life, might BENEFIT from entering a gay marriage--whether it's for a short-term or a longer term...?  Of course, in our church we can preach about our standards and beliefs...but in my opinion we can't demand the same of all the public....  Could we not accept them how they are, and respect what they'd like to do--because it's their choice...?  

The church sometimes comes in direct contact with married gays because of employment--for example, custodial services....  And the law may say that family health benefits have to be paid....  The church has sometimes resisted these kinds of actions...and from what I've seen and heard, these attitudes are hurtful to gays....  They want things to change....  

The church headquarters in the USA have a team of lawyers who work for them....  We had an article about them in our Canadian church magazine not too long ago....  The head counsel is Canadian, if I'm not mistaken, and he handled a religious liberty case for me many years ago....  He seems to be a very sensible and experienced person, from what I read and from my own situation....  Maybe the church officials would like to discuss my concerns with their lawyers...?

Some police have spoken directly to church leaders, at times, and they could feel free to refer people to this blog post, if they wish...?  I'd really like for the leaders to consider if they can adjust their opinions...?  We can accept "gay marriage, with religious exemptions," and accept people's right to choose outside of the church....  If necessary, I'll continue writing a little more (when I have time)....  

They're Not Waiting for Him...

 As far as I understand, some of the local police have indicated that they want to go past the "Irishman...."  They're not necessarily waiting for him....  So, that's kind of a relief, in some ways....  This "Irishman" has contributed a lot over the years but he may not be the one to resolve the final issues...!?  And that's okay....