But also reading Bp Gene Robinson's comments that came out a week or so ago: http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-religion-is-killing-our-most.html
He writes:
These bullying behaviors would not exist without the undergirding and the patina of respect provided by religious fervor against LGBT people. It's time for "tolerant" religious people to acknowledge the straight line between the official anti-gay theologies of their denominations and the deaths of these young people. Nothing short of changing our theology of human sexuality will save these young and precious lives.
It's time to change our theology. Having heard Dr Scott Cowdell talking about sexuality at the deacon's conference last week I agree! We need to be more courageous in how we tackle it!
On a different, but maybe in a strange way related topic, it is time to encourage our politicians to be courageous and let young people and their families (and others too perhaps) out of the indefinite mandatory detention that occur for boat people who are seeking asylum. Write letters, send faxes, send emails! Chilout is organised again and making a mark. This is the time to make a difference!
The address for the minister is:
The Hon Chris Bowen MPOther addresses are at http://www.refugeeaction.org/rac/Contact_details.htm (cc your letter to your local rep and to Scott Morrison shadow minister.)
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
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