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   Vincent Tan on June 30, 2006 at 7:17 pm

   Look forward to listen to the part 2, it was so great !

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   Mark on June 30, 2006 at 9:07 pm

   Great content. His voice is so soothing, and he has some interesting things to say. I’m no longer a believer, but I find the discussion of theology as it relates to social issues and politics quite fascinating. My next Remarkably Mark #9 will feature an interview with a Bishop from the United Independent Catholic Church, which is in apostolic succession, but not under the direction of the Vatican.

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   Adam on July 3, 2006 at 1:30 pm

   I like that this Bishop Gumbleton is speaking out but the Catholic Church, and most all organized religion, has a long way to go before his words reach the masses and get incorporated into Vatican policy. His speech is nonetheless encouraging even to someone like myself who was very devoutly catholic but am now athesit.

   I was fortunate enough to have gone to a very open and progressive church growing up. However, after leaving home to go to college I learned that the church I went to was a special place and that by and large the catholic church is very abrasive to homosexuals, transexuals, and gender queer people.

   In the end other issues with the church, compounded with the stance on homosexuality drove me away. Ultimately I saw no need to believe in a god but I think that those that want to participate in religion should be allowed to do so regardless of their sexuality or gender indentity. Like many issues facing minorities its about having the freedom to choose any path you want.

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   John Ong on July 4, 2006 at 12:10 am

   Thanks Mark and Adam for your input.
   I agree with all of your points.
   I believe in love more than anything else. And for me, my religion taught me that. But love is a part of human nature. One doesn’t need religion to teach love.
   I know there are a lot of people out there who are currently strugglling. Or who are just fed-up with the current atmosphere in the Church. But giving up our rights right now would be enabling the haters. And I chose to take this path, somewhat of an activist spirit in the church. I don’t expect to see big change anytime soon, but by not doing anything itself is damaging and is giving up our rights.
   Thanks for listening, and taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it.

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