Save my bacon. .Dear editor, The Anglican Church of Canada is facing important issues in a changing world. The residential schools issue is close to being resolved, the issue of the blessing of homosexual homosexual /ho·mo·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al) 1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the same sex. 2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. unions by the church is strong, as is the topic of the church's interactions with other faiths. It is a growing concern of mine that Canadian Anglicans may be losing their way. The residential schools settlement is not about accepting or assigning blame. However we can help in the healing Healing See also Medicine. Achilles’ spear had power to heal whatever wound it made. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Agamede Augeas’ daughter; noted for skill in using herbs for healing. [Gk. Myth. , and show love and support for our fellows. When two people find each other, it is a blessed event, heterosexua] or otherwise. Many people seem fond of quoting the Bible to support homophobia homophobia Psychology An irrationally negative attitude toward those with homosexual orientation, or toward becoming homosexual. See Closet, Gay-bashing, Heterosexism. Cf Gay, Homosexual, Phobia. . Such passages are in there. One is Leviticus 18:22 which is sandwiched between the banning of eating pork pork, flesh of swine prepared as food, one of the principal commodities of the meatpacking industry. Pork has long been a staple food in most of the world, although religious taboos have limited its use, especially among Jews and Muslims. and the wearing of garments made of two different fabrics. Looks like bacon and my pants may be sending me to Hell. If we keep the idea of love in our minds for all situations and dealings with people, as a church and as individuals, we will be all right. Andrew Barker Percussionist, composer, and improviser Andrew Barker (b. 19 September 1971) has been performing and recording in a variety of contexts since age 10. Through the late 80s and early 90s, Barker worked with local rock and experimental groups. Toronto |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion