As for the Rev. Hawkes, my understanding is that he's been in a committed relationship for something like 15 years and has made church a place of worship and support for many who felt they had nowhere to go but felt a strong need to stay close to the church.
They can "worship" all they want, but until they repent and change, God is not hearing them.
16 posted on 07/12/2002 9:37:01 AM PDT by FreeTally
Perhaps, but I'll let Him make that decision when the time comes. After all, they are His children as well. Until then I'll continue to judge people more by their behavior than their proclivities.
Cheers.
18 posted on 07/12/2002 9:41:27 AM PDT by mitchbert