the spare

CNN has an article about CBS and NBC banning a United Church of Christ ad about welcoming gays into the church. Unbelievable. I grew up in a UCC church and have always been proud of our all-inclusive doctrine recognizing and welcoming everyone. I remember attending church conferences in Hawaii as a teenager (late 80s) and participating in discussions about gay marriage in the church. It was all very democratic and while there were also UCC members who didn't agree with the church's stance on gay issues, everyone was able to voice their opinions, debate the issues, and then sit down together for a peaceful dinner.

I need to vent. I must call my mother (a UCC minister at Koloa Union Church on Kauai) and discuss this with her. Can I just say how thankful I am for my parents?

Love them.