GORDON COLLEGE WINS—AND LOSES?

First Things ^ | 5/5/15 | Robert A.J. Gagnon

[SoFloFreeper]

.... I'm delighted that the Administration and Board of Gordon College has not eliminated a prohibition of “homosexual practice” from its Life and Conduct Statement in the face of an unwarranted accreditation attack.

Nevertheless, the present situation does not appear to me to be as rosy as David French (a lawyer who has advised President Lindsay and Gordon College) depicted it in his May 1 National Review online article, “Gordon College Keeps Its Faith and Its Accreditation.”

..... The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) may have left Gordon alone for the time being but only because they are satisfied that advocates for homosexual relations have (so to speak) secured the beachhead and are advancing inland. After reading the College’s own “Questions about Gordon's Working Group” I felt some sadness for a college I love....

[SoFloFreeper]

Beware of snakes in the grass.

[Mercat]

I have to catch myself. The term “gay” is so ingrained at this time into the culture. I say “same sex attracted.” Amazing how often the subject comes up.

[bert]

the correct term is Queer

[Mercat]

When I was growing up my father would not allow me to say that word so I still respect his training. He was a gentle soul with strong beliefs.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

When confronted by or presented with anyone who says, “I’m gay”...my automatic response is, “Really? That must be great. That is, you never get sad? How DO you do it?!”

[Mercat]

I tell them to take care of themselves and be safe. If I think that they are open to more I’ll pray with them.