“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”

– Douglas Adams

Just wanted to thank all the lovely people who have responded to Jon’s research questions – both here on the forum and those who have sent replies to his email address. He came to see me at school yesterday (in between his half yearly exams) and was so amazed that so many had responded. He just couldnt believe how open and honest you were with him – he really is just so thrilled and now ready to get on with analysing his findings and writing his report. Thanks so much. Will let you know how he gets on.

Hi folks

Gutsy effort on Jon’s behalf to research the topic. Well done champ!

I would like to contribute if I can and provide some answers.

1. I no longer go to church. I find traditional churches and their liturgy very boring and dry. All the symbology is lost on me. Coming from a Pentecostal church I like lively worship and intelligent preaching but find they have become more about performance and a refined production machine. I also find the Pente chuches attitude toward gays as abominable

2. Don’t go to church and don’t feel accepted or welcome.

3. I don’t seek the approval of the church anymore in regard to my sexuality.

4. In terms of my wellbeing I can say they have fucked with my head and my health. They have much to answer for in their attitude toward gays and the pain and suffering they have caused. I knew of 3 guys who committed suicide in the space of two years . Each suicide was related to their sexuality. I knew these guys and spent time with them. Nothing was ever said and their memoryforgotten.

5. Yes I have a relationship with Jesus. he is a bit quiet though!

6. Being gay is not about choice. It is about acceptance of your sexuality and then embracing it to the full despite the churches poor attitude

7. The bible verses are always used by Christians but they tend to be used by Christians that are biblically illiterate. The 2 verses you mention don’t actually address homosexuality directly. Leviticus definiately needs to be read in the context of its time. The verse can not be isolated without considering all the other ridiculous verses that are no longer followed. Romans speaks to Christians that have no love for God and have willfully turned away from God.

8. 100Revs statement is a start toward reconciling the church to the gay community. I know one of the founders personally I know his heart on the issues at hand. It is my belief that Mike Hercock is a godly man being Christ to our local community.

“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.”

– Douglas Adams

sometimes you crack me up…..this was one of them

There are some amazing answers from everybody to all these questions! HI ANDREW!!! Good to have you here! 😀 😀

I hope we get to see the final report! Im interested to see how it turns out! 😉