Monthly Archives: May 2012

why gays are going to save the church

Posted on May 30, 2012 by matthew

I gave money to a campaign for a billboard in Charlotte, NC. The billboard is a message from my church here in San Diego – an apology for the actions of people who denied marriage rights to LGBT people by … Continue reading →

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30 lessons in 30 years

Posted on May 22, 2012 by matthew

Today I am 30 years of age. Three decades of living, sleeping, sucking in air, digesting food, expending energy, and using up resources. Nothing significant – a breath, a puff, a wisp. A mere dot on the infinite spectrum of … Continue reading →

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a faith like that

Posted on May 15, 2012 by matthew

Oh, to have a faith like that of Mr. Frederick Douglass. This quote is attributed to him on December 7, 1890. I have seen dark hours in my life, and I have seen the darkness gradually disappearing, and the light gradually … Continue reading →

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coming out all over again

Posted on May 15, 2012 by matthew

A Fate Worse than Gay: Why It’s Harder to Admit the Bible Isn’t My North Star My Catholic (and former Catholic) friends often talk about the cycle of guilt that their tradition instilled in them as children. Among those who … Continue reading →

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the bear

Posted on May 10, 2012 by matthew
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