Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!mips!dimacs.rutgers.edu!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: benning@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Lesbian/Gay PRIDE day, suggestions... Message-ID: Date: 15 Jun 91 06:08:09 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Lines: 44 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu On June 22, The City of CLEVELAND will be celebrating the third annual "LESBIAN-GAY PRIDE DAY." ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Many of the citizens of this fine city who have chosen a "alternate" Life style will take to the streets in 'pride', proclaiming their victory over traditional (male/female) relationships. What is the opinion of the S.R.C. folks what the local Christian community should do (If Anything) in response to this city function? Please, LET'S NOT HAVE a discussion on the MERIT or IMMORALITY of the gay-les community. We have had that discusion! But were this your city, what would your body of Christ do? -Would you follow the parade with your own "traditional relationship" rally? -Would you talk to the participants about what is wrong with the selection they made for their sexual "orientation" according to G-ds word? -Perhaps you would take the day off to go to the country with the family? -Have a city wide 24 hour prayer vigil on June 22? -Maybe have a group of brothers and sisters join the party and tell everyone how much "we" support their cause. - OR WHAT... * Send your suggestions to this newsgroup OR e-mail me? PLEASE, NO FLAMES!! * I am seriously asking for your opinions as Followers of Messiah Jesus. Bruce Benning __________ benning@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com -------------Religion may inform and reform------------- ----------but only Messiah Jesus can Transform---------- [This looks like a question addressed to those Christians who believe homosexuality is wrong. It's certainly fair to ask how one should respond to public demonstrations of principles you are opposed to. However while like you I would not like to see the discussion on homosexaulity renewed, I think it is fair game for those who support gay rights to comment on the role that public demonstrations play for them. It's my hope that the intent is not to proclaim victory over conventional relationships, but rather over those who portray such relationships as the only legitimate alternative. I'm going to keep this discussion fairly focused, and brief. --clh]