Letter To Louise

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Still other problems involve their propensity to sexual promiscuity [because they are] divorced from a complete and healthy interpersonal relationship; and the resulting tendency for sexual desires indulged in, but never fully satisfied, to occupy a disproportionate place in their life. Each member of a same-sex couple is free to act from individual interests, predilections, and skills, rather than having to choose between conforming to or rebelling against the cultural norm. This means that we know that many of the oppressive messages of the culture are inapplicable to us, and that others are simply false or distorted. Admirably, Schroff notes that she did not seek a role as a “substitute parent,” and she does not judge Maurice’s mother for her lifestyle. Louise, this goes against everything I had ever thought about homosexuality–which I confess now was very little.

Then we must say that if legality is not the criterion for the morality of sex, lack of legality cannot be the criterion for its immorality. This book is a collection of letters Louise received and answered over the years from people all over the world.There are nationwide laws against discrimination on the basis of race and national origin, but only one-fifth of our states have laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation–there is no federal law.

Frightened and alone, she decided to have the baby, hiding the fact from family, agents, and friends. But when I read the record of that event, I understand God’s plan and that if I want to do God’s will in my age, I must do all I can to go into all the world, not because that is a rule to follow as a child follows a parent’s rule, but because it is my mature understanding of God’s plan and my place in it. Anna Marie’s immediate response to you was, “No one will go to hell who puts his faith in Jesus Christ. Full acceptance by society, including the blessings and legality of marriage should be extended to gays and lesbians in the same way it is extended to others. The implication of his logic was clear: Who could possibly do wrong in destroying Satan and all of his works?

Anyone can sign up for our free pen pal befriending, but we are particularly keen to hear from older people including care home residents. Scientists and sociologists do not know what causes homosexuality, just as they don’t know what causes heterosexuality, but virtually all are convinced that whatever the cause, it is unchangeable. I regret it now, but I’m sure I have said it a thousand times–you’ve heard me–“Jesus commanded us to do” so and so.

Some New Testament Christians, church members, obviously were not “the husband of one wife” or I Timothy 3:2 would not have been written. Another analogy would be the left-handed person, created that way, different from others, but whose difference is in no way an aberration or predisposition and whose personhood is the same as that of others. Letter to Louise missed out on being a five-star read because of unnecessary flashbacks into Pauline's childhood.Forgive the length of this treatise, but I didn’t think I could address this matter adequately with fewer words.

Thus, we are able to circumvent much of what is jokingly referred to as `The Battle of the Sexes’ – really, no joking matter at all. Then I wrote this letter to Louise, reflecting what I now have come to believe is the truth about homosexuality, what the Bible says and what God wants us to think and do about it. The marriage vow enshrines love, honor, respect, and mutual support and gives people access to resources and community acknowledgment that serve to strengthen their bond. Carelessly, I had read into the Bible what I presumed it ought to say instead of reading out of it what it does say.We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures; and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. Shortly after I had gone to my first pastorate out of the seminary, Louise invited my wife, Anna Marie, and me to have Sunday dinner with her family. I would never deny anyone their feelings, but I do wish that Pauline didn't have the desire to engage in self-flagellation over something that was, at its core, a loving act. But when the world believes that churches despise and condemn homosexuals, those who hate them find encouragement. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses.