Last Sunday, I was confirmed as a member of the Episcopal Church. A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, I had grown weary not only of that denomination's inconsistent theology, but of doctrine that I continually found contrary to my understanding of the Social Gospel.
And nothing could have confirmed that more than a scene I witnessed the Sunday morning of my confirmation. It was something that is probably seen in churches throughout the world--a five week-old boy in the arms of his father and openly doted on by members of the congregation. Except that this particular family would probably not be as openly welcomed in other congregations as it is in mine. For what is extremely ordinary in my particular parish--a family that includes two loving parents that both happen to be male--would not seem quite so ordinary in others.
In 2008, it makes me sad that we cannot appreciate loving families in whatever form they take. And yet, this joyful scene in my little part of the world, coupled with the California Supreme Court's decision this week, gave me hope that one day, we will cease to make distinctions based on sexuality, race, gender, ethnicity or economic status and will simply accept one another as members of the worldwide family called humanity.
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Vote yes to Prop. 8 (if you live in CA, that is...) in November!
My best friend(s) got married this past weekend in CA!! I was the maid (matron? - that makes me sound so old...) of honor.
Christy and Ann... I'll post pictures on my blog when I finally get them loaded. But don't expect a bunch of postive congratulations on my blog... I still have some conservative readers... ; )
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