Author Archives: ketcham

IS MARRIAGE EQUALITY “BAD” FOR KIDS ?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by ketcham

One argument we keep hearing against marriage equality is that same-sex marriage is bad for children.”…. A well-researched column in the New York Times (April 8, 2013) concludes this: …..it is fair to say that the research shows no significant … Continue reading →

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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS: CHART OF MANY THINGS WHICH COULD HAPPEN

Posted on March 26, 2013 by ketcham

GO TO THIS URL for an excellent complete chart of the several decisions the Supreme Court might make this Spring as they consider the Defense of Marriage Act and the California Prop 8 issue: http://nyti.ms/169Sh4D.

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NEW POPE: Perhaps there is hope….

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ketcham

Retired Episcopali Priest, John Shelby Spong writes as follows about Pope Francis: “Homosexuality, we now know, is no more a choice than is skin color, gender, blue eyes or left-handedness; yet the prejudice against homosexuality, now largely gone in the … Continue reading →

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“We Conservatives……” wrote Sen. Rob Portman

Posted on March 16, 2013 by ketcham

Senator Rob Portman, Republican of Ohio, announced this week that he could no longer oppose gay marriage because his 21 year old son is gay and he wants his son to have the “joy and stability of marriage” that he … Continue reading →

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Boy Scouts Sending Survey to Parents….

Posted on March 14, 2013 by ketcham

On Tuesday, March 12th, the New York Times reported that a survey has been sent to 1.1 million scout parents, and soon will be sent to “alumni.” The story beings: “The questionnaire goes far beyond a simple yes or no, … Continue reading →

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GROWING UP GAY

Posted on March 6, 2013 by ketcham

Youth in Crisis: What Everyone Should Know About Growing Up Gay see http://faithandequality.com/david-blankenhorns-powerful-new-voice What is it like to be called an abomination by your religious leaders? To live in fear of losing your family’s love? To be afraid to go … Continue reading →

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Reading God’s Mind: “Does Jesus Really Love Me?”

Posted on March 5, 2013 by ketcham

Jeff Chu was married last September. His mother and father weren’t there. ….”Jeff was pledging his devotion to another man. And his parents, strict Southern Baptists, have always deemed such a love sinful, and against God’s wishes.” AGAINST GOD’S WISHES……see … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Poet Wendall Berry Speaks:

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ketcham

These are the words of Wendell Berry: “My argument, much abbreviated both times, was the sexual practices of consenting adults ought not to be subjected to the government’s approval or disapproval, and that domestic partnerships in which people who live … Continue reading →

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BOY SCOUTS CAN MAKE GOOD FIRST STEP

Posted on February 6, 2013 by ketcham

On Wednesday, February 6th, the Burlington Times News published an editorial with the headline above. Later that day, the Boy Scouts decided to postpone their decision about their ban on gay participation until May. Part of the editorial is quoted … Continue reading →

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Times-News Story on Local Boy Scouts

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ketcham

On Sunday, February 3rd, The Burlington Times News printed a story about Boy Scout policy toward Gays and how it might be implemented locally. The first paragraphs are below, then see link: http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/scouts-policy-change-would-mean-decisions-at-local-level-1.89331 “If the Boy Scouts of America makes … Continue reading →

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