My Church Pamphlet--current update

 

Another Letter Sent

Have written to my church's headquarters about abortion; and the post office confirmed the letter was received a couple of weeks ago....

We Need Reliable Information...

In yesterday's post, I was trying to be tactful and didn't spell everything out....  And I'd actually be a little afraid to say everything I could....  If there aren't enough conflicts already, I don't want to stir up new ones....  

There was a TV evangelist from my church whom I saw about five years ago....  He was expressing some discomfort with gays and gay marriage....  He didn't try to cover it up with any religious reasoning....  I appreciate his honesty....  

A family member once commented to me about a gay pride parade....  Myself, I've seen bald, husky, middle-aged gay men dancing with little pink bows on their heads in a gay pride parade....  It's possible some other Christians are reacting to this kind of thing...?  Or to other outlandish-looking gay people...?  But these aren't typical of all gays, I don't believe....  And during their pride week, they have a lot of workshops and programs, I've heard, and the parade is only a small part of it--although it's more public....  In their daily lives, I believe the gays have to more or less conform to society; and the parade and pride week may be a special time for them to relax and goof around...?  I don't know...?  Anyway, I also met a young man who was dressed as a "princess" at a health clinic one day....  He had a few friends with him and I overheard some conversation....  This man actually sounded like quite an intelligent person...!  So, we can't always judge by the appearance--not for gays or others...!  

A few years after my landlord/tenant matter, I found a comprehensive article about gays in our local, community newspaper....  I read it and found the information to be quite serious....  A few more years later, the big city newspaper nearby published a comprehensive article....  This kind of information is a lot more realistic than just observing a few gay people here and there, in my opinion...!  That's why I recommend for Christian people--especially the church leaders and TV personalities--to read my pamphlet, in this blog, or to find their own information....  I've done research on the Internet also and found helpful information....

Well, I'm trying to help people think and maybe to generate some discussion....

Voluntary Cooperation Is Better...

Have been working on getting my church--and other conservative churches if possible--to understand the needs of the LGBTQs better....  I think it's much more preferable to have people cooperate voluntarily than to have rules forced on them by governments....  

The mission of conservative Christian churches is to preach the gospel.  I wonder if the ministers, and some TV personalities, have considered if they really WANT to preach the gospel to the LGBTQs...?  Or do they hope things will happen by themselves...?  

Have heard that Christian churches need to be an influence for good in society and to point out sin, etc....  Is this really true in the case of the LGBTQ community...?  Or are the Christians reacting out of a personal squeamishness regarding the group and their issues...?  

A long time ago, I read a booklet called "Homosexuality:  An Open Door?," by a man named Colin Cook.  It was published by a late TV evangelist named George Vandeman and his It Is Written ministry.  I don't recall all the details in the book but I know that it helped to strengthen my heterosexuality.  Some other people told me they appreciated reading the book, also.  At this time, I don't know if this booklet is available in print any longer...?  It'd be nice to have some copies available....  Mr. Cook, himself, had a complicated history...and he'd be quite elderly now, if he's still alive...?  But I believe he did something good by writing this booklet.

Was reading a book from my church last night and came across some counsel to pastors....  The book said pastors should mingle with the people whom they hope to benefit, and to become acquainted with their needs....  How many Christian pastors and TV personalities have mingled with the LGBTQs?  There are some gays and others who may already have an interest in my church...and there are others out in the public who aren't aware of my church....  Two groups....  Would the pastors and TV people LIKE to have some sensible information?  What I can offer is that they could read the pamphlet I wrote for my church....  Even if they'd read the first page, I believe they'd benefit....  My pamphlet is posted in this blog--November 1, 2021....  The pamphlet itself was printed in 2014.  And if people can find something better somewhere, that's fine too.

May God bless us.