I find in the Psalms much the same range of mood and expression as I perceive within my own life of prayer.

Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.

Yet through history gays have always dominated religious life and churches.

I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.

Speaking for myself, my very integrity as a human being needs to include my freedom to explore who I am both spiritually and sexually. Not just to explore - but to practice.

By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.

Real answers need to be found in dialogue and interaction and, yes, our shared human condition. This means being open to one another instead of simply fighting to maintain a prescribed position.