[TangledUpInBlue]

I get what you’re saying, but there’s no way I’m going to rationalize Hitler with my gay nephew just because the former built the Autobahn.

And my nephew happens to be Jewish so I’m not sure what the religion says about him. (I don’t know Judaism well enough)

For as Conservative as I am - and that includes defining marriage between a man and woman, this is one issue that is just too close to me. I’d have to recuse myself if there were ever any proceedings before me.

But thanks for your input.

[BlackElk]

OK, you love your nephew as his uncle. Nothing wrong with that. I’ll back off on that note.

[BlackElk]

I also understand that we cannot equate your nephew with Hitler. I don't actually and I certainly don't expect you to do so. I simply extended to the absurd for illustrative purposes that my virtues or your virtues or your nephew's virtues do not excuse my sins, your sins or your nephew's sins.

The Old Testament view of homosexuality makes me look like Pollyanna. Sodom and Gomorrah. Death penalty for any single homosexual act, etc.

To love your nephew or any other human being is to want what is best for that person. The best of all is salvation. To pray for your someone's salvation is not to condone his misbehavior and we are all guilty of misbehavior of some sort.

I honestly mean no offense to you or your nephew. May God bless you and yours.