Ex-gay activist Tim Wilkins of Wake Forest, N.C., spotlights an effort that he made to establish friendly rapport with gay activists in Tucson, Ariz.
His effort and his hospitality are admirable; his uncharitable characterization of the equality activists as “militant” suggests that his dialogue skills need improvement.
Might Wilkins possibly benefit from further engagement, through groups such as the Quakers?
The contempt that this man feels for homosexuals is quite depressing to read. He pats himself on the back because he doesn’t viciously attack them. They expect the worst and he is proud that he is not quite on that level of hate. He acts like they are all mentally handicapped.
As a heterosexual, if I dialogue with gay people, I might find that they exhibit more Christian characteristics than I do in some areas. That is why dialogue is so scary- it forces us to see others as human beings.