[joelt]

Speaking to sinners is not compromising or appeasing. I guess it would depend on what was said. Maybe we should shun all sinners... which would bring all conversation to an end.

[muawiyah]

There is a Christian "fringe" (they'll love that) who do make a claim that getting near sinners necessarily compromises morality.

I can read that in the Mahabarat or the Bhagavid Gita as well ~ it's the essence of the caste system.

One of the reasons I distrust people who resort to that argument.

[donna]

Everyone you talk to is a sinner.

[Ol' Sparky]

Speaking to sinners is not compromising or appeasing.

Coulter is affirming the sin and legitimizing the agenda of GOProud.

[Catsrus]

No, we shouldn’t shun all sinners, but, to deliver a speech for money at this type of event does undermine the fact that Jesus asked, “what fellowship does light have with darkness?” When Jesus sat down with sinners, he sure didn’t condone their actions nor lend credence to their sinful behavior. He didn’t compromise on his Father’s righteousness, which I believe is what Ann is doing for the sake of money. IMO, her giving this speech is compromising or appeasing our foundational values system. She is saying what they are promoting is ok because, she a conservative agrees to speak at their gathering.