tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post4272476721982218407..comments2023-07-19T18:07:56.603-04:00Comments on Progressive Christian Reflections by Chris Glaser: EvangelicalChris Glaserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-1332775560550744882013-10-08T15:00:30.614-04:002013-10-08T15:00:30.614-04:00Yes, I've thought the denomination could have ...Yes, I've thought the denomination could have a lawsuit on its hands for false advertising! So many churches now post "all are welcome," but a national church workshop on welcoming diversity in congregations were able to list 40+ categories of people who are not welcome. Better not to promise something they can't carry out! Thanks for writing!Chris Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-24910966380873349262013-10-03T03:29:40.815-04:002013-10-03T03:29:40.815-04:00The church that I still hold my membership, United...The church that I still hold my membership, United Methodist, state open doors, open hearts, open minds. This is not totally true. If you are LGBTQ, and you are totally honest, that is, out of the closet, the church door slams you in the face. This small thing, gay, is not accepted as an acceptable lifestyle of the UMC. That being said, one can have had and/or going through a divorce and all are accepted.If you are LGBTQ you could be in a relationship with the same person for decades. Due to the stigma of being gay, this is not accepted by this denomination. I would like to hear your thoughts.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048622393088000472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-50902074596851745352013-10-02T16:34:45.144-04:002013-10-02T16:34:45.144-04:00That's why I said "some" and not &qu...That's why I said "some" and not "all" nor even "most." And I did not call anyone "children of hell," nor did Jesus. He was referring to the suffering rigid religious people place on others as well as themselves. Thanks for writing!Chris Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-9818733573122637612013-10-02T16:32:03.730-04:002013-10-02T16:32:03.730-04:00Thanks, Carl--yes I share the same concerns! Thank...Thanks, Carl--yes I share the same concerns! Thanks for taking the time to respond!Chris Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053827119412315808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575514155486283253.post-79762697148454347472013-10-02T08:00:04.203-04:002013-10-02T08:00:04.203-04:00Chris, this has been a long-standing area of conce...Chris, this has been a long-standing area of concern and reflection for me. I have been drawn to the "progressive" end of the pool because of my search for intellectual integrity, the freedom to question, a hunger for a faith consisted with the Gospel imperative for justice, and a positive approach both to science and other faiths. I find all this in the progressive world. But I often feel that the price we pay is a loss of the profound and humble surrender that characterizes transformational intimacy with God, the Divine Mystery. So I continually strive to integrate intimacy and authenticity in my own walk. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this important topic.Carl McColmanhttp://www.carlmccolman.comnoreply@blogger.com