When I was in college I wanted to be cool. Cool to me at that time meant having a gay friend, because I was a Christian, and you know that’s just not what Christians “do” (that’s what I was taught anyway). So, I had this really good college friend named Lee. And I really loved Lee because she was kind, and loving, and funny and we always had a lot of fun when we were together. Here’s where I messed up though: On the outside I acted liked I loved and respected her, but in my heart was judgment. I’m so sorry… And then there’s Kirk. Kirk was a gay friend of mine where I worked who told me he was also a Christian. And when he would say such things I would just nod and smile with fake respect while I thought to myself, “Sorry buddy that’s just not possible!” I’m sorry that I didn’t listen better to what Kirk had to say; I’m sorry I wasn’t more of a willing student trying to understand his spirituality… These two wonderful people are no longer in my life, and I’m so very sorry.
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