[Gamecock]

Not suggesting we embrace the sin or sugar coat it. But being obnoxious towards nonbelievers does’t either.

While neither one of us would confuse Westboro with Christianity, the world does. We need to break through that stereotype to reach out to lost souls.

[HarleyD]

This is a very interesting topic to me and I hope you don't think I'm being obnoxious. :O)

I know either of us don't believe that we should sugar coat the gospel or conversely be obnoxious. But the question in my mind is if we haven't gone too far over to the sugar coating side of the fence.

You have read this lady's book and I have not. So perhaps I'm not understanding where she's coming from based upon this article. I would say, and I'm sure that you would agree, that a Christian who is in true fellowship with Christ is not going to exhibit the characteristics displayed by people like the Westboro Baptists. True Christians, in harmony with God, are not homophobic (or any other of the goofy beliefs of that group). So at best I'm not sure if I understand the point she's trying to make.

What does this lady tell her children about homosexuals and why would she want to burden little children with talk of sex at a young age? What would this lady say to homosexuals to win them over to Christ?

1) God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.

or....

2) Repent, believe in the Lord Jesus and you shall be saved.

I will admit that I tend to be bold in my writing but meek in my appearance. :O) Quite frankly, I work with some homosexuals and the ones I work with are very polite and thoughtful. There are several I'm very good friends with. Since this is in the work place we keep everything professional. They go to their LGBT Pride Day celebration and I stay in my office. But if they were to ask me what I thought I'd most likely pick door #2. Perhaps this lady's approach is the same but why is she more interested in appearing homophobic than talking about the sin of homosexuality? I'm not knocking her approach for which I really don't know. I'm just simply asking a question based on this article.

We should not judge others but we shouldn't be naïve about the homosexual movement or the harm it would like to cause to Christians. Scripture-not me-tells us these are depraved people who God has given over to the lust of their bodies.

Mat_10:16 "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.