Comments on Shuck and Jive: Lisa Larges and Her Scruple

But don't forget, they love* us.* When...

2009-11-13T17:26:57.992-05:00

But don't forget, they *love* us.

When they aren't accusing you of using "hate speech", that is...

It props up and provides religious cover for acts of violence committed against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons.

This one should be enough to convince any person with half a conscience...

In most political organizations if someone wrote s...

2009-11-13T13:31:11.350-05:00

In most political organizations if someone wrote something that was implying vigilantism and/or violence against someone they'd be canned on the spot, escorted out of the building, and sent their personal belongings in a little brown box.

For the Layman, writing such disgusting anti-Christian crap gets you applause and probably a raise.

I've been posting elsewhere a warning to another minister that even seeming to agree with a more progressive stance can get you into hot water. Apparently it not only gets you into hot water, but it seems that they'd prefer you were weighted down and drowning.

(BTW, what's truly ironic about her Jesus quote is who Jesus was actually talking about.)

What's sad is that 1) I'm not even surprised they published it, and 2) I'm not even surprised that the busybodies, fusspots, tattletales and scolds applauded it. They've sunk so low and are so clearly without any sense of decency, it was just a matter of time before they started showing their true colors.

But don't forget, they *love* us.

Yes, I saw that and linked to it on my Facebook. ...

2009-11-13T12:55:22.498-05:00

Yes, I saw that and linked to it on my Facebook. You know just because something is in the Bible doesn't give people the freedom to quote and apply it to someone we don't agree with, does it? We could probably find some juicy images from Hosea and Revelation and apply them to Miss Carmen and others.

"Millstone" is a pretty violent image...

BTW, off topic, but if you have not read the most ...

2009-11-13T12:02:45.858-05:00

BTW, off topic, but if you have not read the most recent editorial in the Layman regarding Rev. Mark Achtemeier's recent talk at the CovNet conference, you should. The editorial is by Carmen Fowler, entitled "Time for a millstone?"

Yes, the editor of the Layman is publicly suggesting that we tie a millstone around Achtemeier's neck and throw him into the sea. Gotta love her statement, "Oh it's not me who says we should do that, but Jesus!" Yet she titles her piece "Time for a millstone?"

And naturally the busybodies, fusspots, tattletales and scolds applaud in the comments.

Remember, that's what you get in this denomination *not for being gay* but for just having the guts to suggest that we love and support LGBT people.

Disgusting.

This lady is definitely scrupulous. As opposed of...

2009-11-13T10:40:18.871-05:00

This lady is definitely scrupulous. As opposed of course to those who have no scruples at all.

I too wondered about the hat. It looks like a combination yarmulke and . . . what? But it definitely made me think she is making a statement. The hat makes me think, "taking the veil," or the cap that nurses get when they graduate.

Who cares what any one wears? Lilies of the field and all that.

The point is, the church has to either change or die.

I think it's jaunty.

2009-11-13T10:39:30.444-05:00

I think it's jaunty.

I would totally wear that hat to MY ordination!

2009-11-12T22:03:16.123-05:00

I would totally wear that hat to MY ordination!

It's the look that says, I'm gay and I&#...

2009-11-12T20:53:47.939-05:00

It's the look that says,

I'm gay and I'm on the way to ordination day.

At the risk of sounding catty (okay, I am being ca...

2009-11-12T20:27:58.412-05:00

At the risk of sounding catty (okay, I am being catty) I'm going to avoid the issue at hand and speak to another issue. Great picture of Lisa. I love her suit but what's up with the hat?

As to the rest you all know what I think so why bother?

You will know them by their fruits. Grace-filled ...

2009-11-12T19:24:08.068-05:00

You will know them by their fruits.

Grace-filled ministry vs. busybodies with their cheap political tactics destined to fail.

I think it's pretty obvious which one God blesses.

Hi, Riley! It was wonderful singing with you at t...

2009-11-12T17:34:30.588-05:00

Hi, Riley! It was wonderful singing with you at the MLP conference. I'm glad you've connected, too!

Hey Riley! Thanks for connecting! @Cecilia and @...

2009-11-12T17:04:07.440-05:00

Hey Riley! Thanks for connecting!

@Cecilia and @Snad

Lisa's the tops...

Thanks, good sir. We met at the MLP conference a f...

2009-11-12T16:57:58.348-05:00

Thanks, good sir. We met at the MLP conference a few months ago (my name is Riley), and I've been slack in following up. No longer! Anyway, thanks for this post and all of the news about Lisa. She's an amazing lady, and the Church (holy and catholic as it is) will be much better off with her ordination than without it.

Lisa's scruple is touchingly and selflessly ex...

2009-11-12T16:36:38.163-05:00

Lisa's scruple is touchingly and selflessly expressed. Nice work.

Amen, amen, amen. Thank you for publishing this Jo...

2009-11-12T16:30:40.271-05:00

Amen, amen, amen. Thank you for publishing this John.

Comments on Shuck and Jive: Lisa Larges and Her Scruple

But don't forget, they *love* us. When...

In most political organizations if someone wrote s...

Yes, I saw that and linked to it on my Facebook. ...

BTW, off topic, but if you have not read the most ...

This lady is definitely scrupulous. As opposed of...

I think it's jaunty.

I would totally wear that hat to MY ordination!

It's the look that says, I'm gay and I&#...

At the risk of sounding catty (okay, I am being ca...

You will know them by their fruits. Grace-filled ...

Hi, Riley! It was wonderful singing with you at t...

Hey Riley! Thanks for connecting! @Cecilia and @...

Thanks, good sir. We met at the MLP conference a f...

Lisa's scruple is touchingly and selflessly ex...

Amen, amen, amen. Thank you for publishing this Jo...

But don't forget, they love* us.* When...