Forced back

[jay]

I just talked to K, the rector of our parish... because of "lifestyle issues", specifically, I will not be allowed to be a vestry candidate, or a candidate for anything else that represents the parish. If I insist on running for any office, he will remove my eligibility by writing a disciplinary letter to the diocese, thus making me a member-not-in-good-standing. Poly-sensitivity outweighs any gain that the organization might get from my talents and skills. K justified having existing gay vestry members, but not poly, as, "people are of several minds on homosexuality within the church, but everyone agrees that monogamy is the biblical standard."

If I don't force the issue, I will continue to be allowed to participate as a member... allowed communion, but essentially nothing further. patgreene has asked me to not force their hand, if only to not make things harder on her and the kids. So I will probably retreat back to my corner...

Comments

[lizw.livejournal.com]

I've expressed my sympathies in patgreene's journal already. They are very much meant for both of you (and your kids, to the extent they're affected).

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Thanks... I remember having similar-topic discussions with you in the past, when you were wrestling. I haven't lost my underlying optimism, but the past week has been a disquieting reminder.