I wrote the column cited above and I'm thrilled to see it cited here (also glad someone got the Christopher Columbus gag, thanks furitaurus!)
Though I also am frequently frustrated and disappointed with people, I would ask you to please not despair; we as a society have inched forward over the years--not without cost, mind you--but it is people like you who speak and live by compassion and truth that have made that progress possible. It can be difficult and worrisome to be an aware and awake citizen, but it heartens me to find people like you out there, and your beliefs and behavior count in this world just as much as those who aren't yet wise enough to value truth and social justice. Thanks for carrying the light, and rock on.
Best, Elizabeth Oakes, Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com
PS If you're interested in more writing on religious vs. civil marriage and/or the California gay marriage revolution, I have touched upon that topic here: http://www.examiner.com/x-432-Wedding-Examiner~y2008m7d7-Californias-samesex-weddings-not-always-gay Enjoy.
Thanks, and do not despair....
I wrote the column cited above and I'm thrilled to see it cited here (also glad someone got the Christopher Columbus gag, thanks furitaurus!)
Though I also am frequently frustrated and disappointed with people, I would ask you to please not despair; we as a society have inched forward over the years--not without cost, mind you--but it is people like you who speak and live by compassion and truth that have made that progress possible. It can be difficult and worrisome to be an aware and awake citizen, but it heartens me to find people like you out there, and your beliefs and behavior count in this world just as much as those who aren't yet wise enough to value truth and social justice. Thanks for carrying the light, and rock on.
Best, Elizabeth Oakes, Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com
PS If you're interested in more writing on religious vs. civil marriage and/or the California gay marriage revolution, I have touched upon that topic here: http://www.examiner.com/x-432-Wedding-Examiner~y2008m7d7-Californias-samesex-weddings-not-always-gay
Enjoy.