I know this is probably going to cause a huge firestorm, but please know that is not my intention at all. I usually don't get into threads that become a political debate here on TK as I prefer to keep my views and beliefs to myself. I was just curious to see how many of you ladies had heard about and/or have been following this story and if you have, your comments/thoughts on the issue. Obviously it is a huge issue in my hometown right now and I received this link:
https://www.change.org/petitions/bishop-frederick-campbell-and-the-diocese-of-columbus-stand-up-for-religious-liberty-and-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ# from a friend in one of the groups I am in at church asking our Bishop to stand up for the Church's values and beliefs.
Here is the link from one of the local news stations from when the story first broke:
http://www.nbc4i.com/story/22006466/bishop-watterson-pe-teacher-talks-to-nbc4-after-dismissalI find it interesting this lady from church sent me this e-mail in the first place and I had to read and re-read it very carefully given her stance on gay's and marriage of which we just discussed last Sunday in our Familia meeting. I am actually really proud of her that she signed this petition and she admitted it was a very hard thing to do.
What are your thoughts/opinions on it? Agree/disagree with the Church's decision to terminate her? FWIW, I am not trying to start a political debate here, even though I understand some may see it playing a role in this issue. Let's just say there are plenty of political and non-political influences that have gotten involved and they say their fight is far from over. The Church has not backed down from their original statement and see the issue as as a done deal. I just pray Bishop Campbell and the Church stand their ground on this.