The article on the front page of the Thursday Herald about the Young Life leader who quit the ministry over their policy on homosexuality should never have become newsworthy. Do you mean to tell me that this newspaper, and Pam Elliott — who was in leadership at Young Life for one year — do not understand that the Biblical view on sexuality is an understood doctrine of evangelical Christianity? That is, that God’s directive on sex is that it is blessed and reserved for husband and wife, period. (Incidentally, Judaism and Islam also have this theology, as it is rooted in what the three faiths have in common, the Books of Moses.)
I appreciate that Ms. Elliott has an interest in mentoring girls — but it is disingenuous to supposedly represent an evangelical ministry while promoting an agenda clearly contrary to Bible doctrine. I have a hard time believing that Ms. Elliott was not aware that her opinions about sexuality were contrary to the Scriptures, which are essentially the mission statement for a Christian organization. She really should have quit a long time ago, not because she needs to be rejected, but because she couldn’t honestly agree with an important Bible doctrine.
As for this newspaper, I do understand that supposed “discrimination” by evangelical Christians is a popular topic! But let’s be fair: why make news out of saying, “Those Christians are standing up for their moral convictions again!” I am sorry that The Herald, in this case, seems to be siding with political correctness; starting off with a bias that ruins good reporting.
By the way, real Christians love all people, as Jesus did — enough though to stand for the truth of God’s Word, in spite of tides of public opinion — to bring healing to the world, not division.
Paul Townsend
Mountlake Terrace
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