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

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

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

I find Jesus my confidant and companion, brother and savior; our relationship is intimate, vulnerable, demanding yet comfortable and reassuring.

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

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.