Thursday, August 5, 2010

anti-

Yesterday a judge ruled the California ban against same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. This made headlines on a lot of the major media outlets. I’m not going to add my opinion to the many already out there. But yesterday I learned that Anne Rice has said she has left the Church (but she hasn't left Christ). Why? She wants to distance herself from a group that is anti-feminist, anti-gay, anti-science, and anti-Democrat.

OK, I’m a little behind on my news, since Anne Rice made her announcement on her blog back in July. But I couldn’t help putting the two news items together. It’s disturbing to me, too, to have to be associated with a group that is defined more by what they’re against than what they’re for. Admittedly, the definition may be coming more from people with a bias against Christians than from people who know Christ. I hope this is a reminder to all Christians to define ourselves as Christ said we should be defined: “If you love one another, everyone will know you are my disciples.” (John 13:35 NIRV)