Very nicely said, Brian…and downright libertarian-sounding of you! :^) And I have to say that I agree with you…even though a lot of my fellow Christians would want to stone me for it. The Bible is the final authority in my life, and I know what it says about homosexual behavior (NOT people – people who say that God hates gays must read their Bibles MUCH more closely; they are just wrong), but I also know that the God I love and serve allows people free will because he loves us all – so he does not want us hammering on others (IF asked for advice, that’s one thing – but still should be done lovingly – and, otherwise, it’s not someone else’s business). Plus, he has grace towards all of us…and there’s only one requirement to a relationship with him (see John 14.6 as one verse that tells it plainly, if you’re so-inclined) and that, after that, he’ll deal with each believer individually according to his plan…not what any other believer would like to see in another’s life.

And I really appreciate your support of personal liberty, even in regards to somewhat controversial views (i.e., creation science), and parental rights. As a homeschool mom, that means a lot to me, and it’s great to have the support of someone as intelligent as you. :^)

I’ll just point out one error in your piece: Most who believe in creation science would say the world is roughly 6,000 years old, not five. We used to give a range of 6,000 to 10,000 years, but the more exact date is based on some recently rediscovered research by a man named James Ussher, who studied the geneaologies in the Bible to come up with a date of creation at 4004 BC. I have just begun to explore that research, but it’s been very intriguing to me to have some solid basis for actual dates. I know that’s not the thrust of your piece, but – in the interest of accuracy – I thought you’d like to know. :^)

Blessings, my friend.