Comments on: We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Blogging For A Grace Break

By: anita

anita — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:21:56 +0000

Ric --> Thanks so much for visiting this site and for your encouraging words. I would hope that whenever God's love and grace are explored it's a conversation that invites everyone to feel included whatever their sexual orientation, gender, race, and all the other bits and pieces that make us uniquely us. GLBTQ can be a mouthful and there are even longer variations which is why I occasionally just write GLBTQABCXYZ to make sure all the places are covered and all the people are included. I know you second hand through your participation on both Christian's and John's blogs and you had me laughing like crazy with your Pope Visits on Emancipation Day piece.

By: Ric Booth

Ric Booth — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:14:17 +0000

Anita,

Thanks for the love and grace you have for the GLBTQ (new initialism to me!) community and especially to the conservative evangelical community. I am learning a great deal from you and other Christians who share similar interpretations of scripture. I found you through Christian’s blog but also remember seeing you on John Shore’s blog. Your post and your ministry encourage me.

By: The Company You Keep « SHARP IRON

The Company You Keep « SHARP IRON — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:20:41 +0000

[...] think that I have reached somewhat of a milestone on my faith journey. Last week, Rev. Anita Cadonau-Huseby, a very nice lesbian lady ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) , publicly included me among some bloggers who were “able to navigate beyond the hot topic (homosexuality) and onto the essentials ” because we “shared sense of respect for the other, recognition of the other’s faith in Christ, and appreciation for the person they were without judgment”. [...]

By: wvhillcountry

wvhillcountry — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:18:14 +0000

I found it funny that when reading the posts that were not “gay friendly” it only reinforced my own belief that God’s love is so vast that how can I or anyone guess what will happen? History has shown how compassion (shush’s words) will win out in the end. But I truly believe that sites such as this one and the ones you linked to will help compassion win out.

By: Christian Beyer

Christian Beyer — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:50:35 +0000

Oh, by the way. Beautiful site. I love the graphics, the way it is laid out – everything is wonderful , including your writing.

By: joni

joni — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:07:27 +0000

Thanks Anita, I’m going to go visit his blog.

By: anita

anita — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:46:03 +0000

Christian–> And I so appreciate you stopping by. Yours was the first blog I found a few months ago and I’ve been enjoying it ever since. You offer such thoughtful reflections and your stories are wonderful!

Stephanie–> Loyalty and compassion to all sides is something I appreciate very much in John’s writing. While there’s been a lot of hurt that’s come out of the fundamentalist and conservative end of Christianity, there’s much I learned and experienced there that I’ll forever be grateful for and people who remain there I deeply love. While I get frustrated and angered at times but what comes from that place, it also holds a piece of my heart and always will.

Hill–> And what about you!? I’ve been so moved by many of the comments you’ve added yourself over at Shush’s site. You’re an amazing writer! And yes, I absolutely believe there will be a day when gay or straight isn’t an issue in the church even if it means waiting until the invisible kingdom becomes visible. I’m hopeful for the day when we can really get down to the real business (and joy) of being Christ’s church in the world.

By: wvhillcountry

wvhillcountry — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:31:32 +0000

Anita, thanks for the blog roll I have visited many of the sites you recommended and I found that I have learned a lot. Not only from the bloggers themselves, but the responses they get. I can see the day when orientation is a non-issue in the church. Hopefully it will be in my lifetime, but your site and these bloggers are working toward that day. Thanks again.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:17:10 +0000

Wonderful sentiment! And thanks for putting my blog in your roll. I appreciate it!

By: Christian Beyer

Christian Beyer — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:04:01 +0000

Anita – first, thanks for the plug. It is always appreciated. But I think you have summed up what it really looks like when people are sharing in the peace and trust that comes with knowing Christ.

John’s line about going to hell with his friends reminds me of what Paul once said about forfeiting his salvation if it meant others would understand the Gospel. Strong words by both men, words that I doubt I would have the courage to say. Heady stuff, much meatier than the spoiled milk that the conservative church is peddling. (Sorry, sorry, no need for me to offend anyone.)