When Homosexuality Hits Home 
I first became aware of how much I despised homosexuality when I worked at a savings and loan in 1981. Don [not his real name], referred to as a "queer" in our small town, shoved his savings passbook across the counter for a large cash withdrawal. He glanced over his shoulder and spoke to his companion, a good-looking boy of about eighteen. The boy laughed and his eyes met mine, full of mockery and ...
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Linda
With the names changed and a few of the details altered, this could be my story. I love my youngest son and the situations are very similiar except he told me his " orientation" after graduating from college. I too found the group Exodus and alot of information from a book :"coming out straight" by Richard Cohen, which has such insite regarding those thinking they were "born like this". There is Hope; God is faithful. I have more compassion for those who are in my son's situation and I love them. I know they are someone's son or daughter. People forget that sin is sin and we in the christian community catagorize and attach labels to acceptable and unacceptable sin. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are 6 things the Lord hates: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false withness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. Hope in Michigan!
Jonathan
It is individuals such as Ms. Rorvik who give Christians and Christianity a bad name. As the son of God, Jesus accepted our inherent humanity, and preached tolerance and forgiveness for all--the fear, paranoia and hatred which have come to typify many sects of our religion are a result of Paul's propagandizing, not of Christ's teachings.
Rationalist
I feel very sorry for your son. Ma'am with all do respect until your God proves himself to the world, your book is just one of hundreds that claim to know the only true word of the creator of the universe. Ma'am Religion is a mental disorder, It's sad that we live in a world where you can justify bigotry and ignorance by bronze age dogma that claims your God is All-Loving. I urge you to think critically about your religious preferences. I too was indoctrinated into Christianity as a child and I found my way through the cloud of lies. Please support your son in his life. -That little logical voice in the back of your mind
Brian
I found the writer's attitude at the start offensive and very typical of the face of American Christians. I'm glad God made her realise that we are called to hate the SIN but lover the sinner. Homosexuality is a sin, but lecturing someone on it and being openly disapproving actually pushes someone away from God. Jesus accepted Mary Magdelene BEFORE telling her to go and sin no more. Today's church tries doing the opposite and ends up just showing hatred. Between a church that hates (that is the same as murder according to Jesus) and homosexuals, I wonder who will receive the greater judgement?
brooke
The bottom line is love eachother. The author does that and shows love unconditionally. You might not agree with her, but she is being consistent and loving.