Just a note of thanks. I appreciate people like you who are willing to dialogue in the church about issues that are tough and troubling for many...
...As I end my time in seminary and go into the pastoral ministry I am thankful for voices out there who are both gentle and aware of the realities of life and faith. I grew up an Episcopal and have been a Christian since Jr. High and had many different experiences of the Christian church. I am glad to see the struggle, now, for Christians to once again see the church as who there are... rather than a set of ideological beliefs they hold and merely discuss.
Just thanks. I imagine you get some crap from Christians in the church... so Just Thanks!
Answer: I appreciate all the encouragement I get … and try to read each encouragement twice, since the “crap” comes on pretty strong at times too!