Comments on: Ike’s aftermath brings gays, straights together

By: Wes Tattinger

Wes Tattinger — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:25:02 +0000

Tragedies, in their way, often do more to build bridges not walls. They bring out the best of our spirit and allow us to see the best in others. Ike shattered homes but gave the Galveston community powerful social foundations. It gave all of us (Gay and Straight alike) the opportunity to keep giving each other an appreciation for the kind of things that once seperated us in the past…an appreciation for what makes each of us unique, as human beings.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:27 +0000

Roger RamJet,
Not all Christians are at like what you describe. I am a gay Christian in a church that brings people together gay and straight, young and old, people of all races and that does great good for many people.

A kindly 80 year old woman held a drive at my church to collect coats etc for Katrine hurricane season as colder weather was approaching. We do many good things for many people.

By: Roger RamJet

Roger RamJet — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:37:02 +0000

Well said, DocPatMac and LOrion!

ironically missing from this report is the Unteenth Christian Church Leader claiming that ‘God’ sent the Hurricane as punishment for Gays and Lesbians in Galveston.

In fact, they must be pissed that ‘God’ Saved this BAR as a way to mend fractured relations that the ministers themselves created.

Peace to the peoples of Galveston. We love your town, and rebuilding will be tough

By: LOrion

LOrion — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:34:02 +0000

Was thinking this was a new reason for tolerance…actually it is probably just reinforcing the oldest one… SURVIVAL.
…and reinforcing the GOLDEN RULE …

By: docpatmac

docpatmac — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:26:01 +0000

What a terrific story!! So good to hear positive news come out of a tragic event such as this. I certainly hope that this fosters more understanding between the gay and straight communities. We ARE all the same race. Human.