Legislating Hate

Trust me, this isn’t an easy story to share. The title causes me to quake in fear a little bit. I am deeply saddened that I have to write it. But it is something I must put out to the world.

I am a Minister in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. I have served in various churches in my 25-plus year vocation and I have grown a great deal. Up until 7 or 8 years ago I would have given up my status in ministry rather than marry a gay couple. Now, after having studied the Bible more carefully and examined my own heart, I am fully inclusive, affirming and believe every single human being is a unique version…