Tag Archives: Hate

“God hates your laughter, too, dearest. It’s not just me.”

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Once upon a time there was a newly wedded couple. The husband was happy with his bride and loved her very much. She was beautiful, modest, and smart. She spoke well, and–being deeply in love–she delighted in making her husband happy. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Homophobia, Jesus, Liberal Parables, Parables, Religion | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

“It’s the ‘Homosexual Lifestyle’ We Hate”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Ron Goetz

One of my FB friends objected to the title of my last post, “One Anti-Homosexual United Methodist Pastor,” saying that disagreeing with people’s lifestyle doesn’t mean you are against them personally. Politically charged headline–divisive and untrue. Because someone doesn’t agree … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Christians, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Pastoral Ministry, Propaganda, Religion, Theology | Tagged , , , , , | 63 Comments

One Anti-Homosexual United Methodist Pastor

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Recently the Rev. Dr. Frankie L. Perdue, a United Methodist pastor in the Virginia Annual Conference, posted a reply on the Gays and Lesbians in Luke page.  At the time I puzzled over how or even whether to respond, and decided not to reply.  I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Dobson Rhetoric, Gay Christians, Homosexuality, Pastoral Ministry, UMC | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments