tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post2387656088143095544..comments2023-03-26T03:47:29.469-04:00Comments on Peter St. Onge: A wedding, and all that we bring to itUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-14413159926451719722011-09-25T11:36:35.544-04:002011-09-25T11:36:35.544-04:00Peter, you are a very good younger brother and a ...Peter, you are a very good younger brother and a thoughtful Christian.74Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058579613880288496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-54110585716700428152011-09-21T19:28:36.726-04:002011-09-21T19:28:36.726-04:00Congratulations on your Borther's marriage! Ma...Congratulations on your Borther's marriage! May he and his partner share a wonderful life together.Adrian DeVorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-82920210664827317632011-09-21T15:52:58.685-04:002011-09-21T15:52:58.685-04:00Mark,
You bring up an excellent point. My column ...Mark,<br /><br />You bring up an excellent point. My column was intended to be just that - a personal column, not an editorial representing the views of the board. That's why we put my face on it - unlike the unsigned editorials that usually appear in that space. <br /><br />The Observer once ran personal columns in that editorial space on Saturdays, but you're not the only one who didn't understand that's what we were doing. We should have done a better job signaling that to our readers. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Peterpstongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17339785715553747223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-15197688812432777922011-09-21T15:29:11.615-04:002011-09-21T15:29:11.615-04:00I realize we want to be so correct here in Charlot...I realize we want to be so correct here in Charlotte given our aspirations and the big Convention coming next year but Peter's point of view should have been an In My Opinion essay and not on the editorial page.Even if the Editorial Board endorsed homosexuality,it would not want one writer to represent it.A Constitutional ballot question may reflect the will of the majority but a lot of us accept gays as friends or associates and still do not seek a referendum on whether married men and women are to be considered normal. Much happiness to Peter's brother and family.mark1209https://www.blogger.com/profile/06554003121557793588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-84378479744835172022011-09-21T07:00:46.283-04:002011-09-21T07:00:46.283-04:00slippery slope to hell
http://www.sun-sentinel.co...slippery slope to hell<br /><br />http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/elections/fl-gay-rights-impact-20110920,0,3502246.storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-49895795960916267442011-09-20T16:12:16.638-04:002011-09-20T16:12:16.638-04:00What a beautiful article. Wishing them continued h...What a beautiful article. Wishing them continued happiness!<br /><br />In my opinion, there are 2 kinds of marriage: legal and spiritual (not necessarily religious or with a god). Legal marriage is a civil contract recognized in the state in which the marriage icense was submitted. It has many benefits including next of kin in medical emergencies, property inheritance without a valid will, employee benefits, etc. The other kind, well anyone can exchange vows. However, ALL adults should be able to have the legal kind with whatever consenting adult they choose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-59006215569522682472011-09-18T23:33:12.971-04:002011-09-18T23:33:12.971-04:00Congratulations on another committed couple standi...Congratulations on another committed couple standing up for their love, and for their committed family members that support them. Pay no attention to the naysayers who have obviously created God in their own image because He hates all the same people they do. And they seem to believe God quit talking to us 2000 years ago.Dr. Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841735345342120026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-22651322533092920962011-09-18T16:03:40.896-04:002011-09-18T16:03:40.896-04:00Thank you for this column which is, obviously, bor...Thank you for this column which is, obviously, born out of love and respect for your brother. He is lucky to have you in his life. Best of luck to him and his partner of 15 years as they publically affirm through ceremony their commitment and love for each other. The world certainly needs more love and commitment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-67441193643345107542011-09-18T10:29:05.539-04:002011-09-18T10:29:05.539-04:00What state does your brother live in?What state does your brother live in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-77196251447137727252011-09-18T09:22:29.559-04:002011-09-18T09:22:29.559-04:00"attack" is the right word when those wh..."attack" is the right word when those who simply have a different opinion are called "bigots"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-4158050825645670982011-09-18T06:04:10.983-04:002011-09-18T06:04:10.983-04:00Thank you for another thoughtful column. The ban ...Thank you for another thoughtful column. The ban will likely pass by a large margin, as it has in other states. The marriage ban will not stop a couple who love each other from making a public statement of that love. The ban will simply make it more difficult for that couple to take care of eachother through inheritance rights, social security benefits, health insurance, etc., in a world where we are increasingly told to be more independent and look out for ourselves. Futhermore, in contrast to the insistence that God will punish a people that acknowledges and supports its gay citizens, this ban will punish NC by making it more difficult for businesses and universities to recruit here.bobcat99https://www.blogger.com/profile/18142256800210851185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-71252630828652262702011-09-17T22:59:13.004-04:002011-09-17T22:59:13.004-04:00Your brother will only be married when he marries ...Your brother will only be married when he marries a woman-period.<br /><br />OH, and for all the "progressives" on this board promoting gay "marriage" please board the next plane to SF or NY and leave "backward" NC-you will not be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-7200781876847102862011-09-17T22:36:51.371-04:002011-09-17T22:36:51.371-04:00Thank you for the article. It still amazes me how ...Thank you for the article. It still amazes me how people that believe in a loving and caring God could have so much hatred in them. What business does government have in what goes on in someone's home? This witch hunt smells of what happened throughout the South in the 1950's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-44245082387681255932011-09-17T21:28:38.135-04:002011-09-17T21:28:38.135-04:00Thank you for you most thoughtful post - It's ...Thank you for you most thoughtful post - It's really spot on to my way of thinking - As a registered Republican, I'm horrified and saddened by how political this has all become - I'm also the sister of a gay brother who died of AIDS in 1989, and having a gay brother DOES change your perspective - He was such a loving and kind man, but was "gay" from the day he was born - How very hard this world made it for him - but he had an incredible faith in Christ and taught me so much - I'm sad that all those "Christians" out there don't have the compassion Christ taught - one day perhaps they'll understand - I'm so very happy for your brother!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-30463986014392585872011-09-17T21:11:54.557-04:002011-09-17T21:11:54.557-04:00What a great story! Ignore all these anonymous peo...What a great story! Ignore all these anonymous people. I'm so glad you were able to partake in your brother's special day. <br /><br />Peace & Love<br /><br />~StephanieA Bookish Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480472483532508395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-62774910488205530882011-09-17T20:59:26.731-04:002011-09-17T20:59:26.731-04:00Thank you for a great family story. Much love and...Thank you for a great family story. Much love and happiness to your brother and his partner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-47164408374246488352011-09-17T20:22:39.424-04:002011-09-17T20:22:39.424-04:00Hope your brother finds a nice lady to marry somed...Hope your brother finds a nice lady to marry someday. Until then, he will not be, regardless of what a liberal judge or legislature says.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-15671767238261288732011-09-17T18:57:17.152-04:002011-09-17T18:57:17.152-04:00Great article, you made some very valid points.
Be...Great article, you made some very valid points.<br />Best to your family on such a happy occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-46791037811615164562011-09-17T15:13:46.720-04:002011-09-17T15:13:46.720-04:00Peter,
This is a wonderful piece; I hope you don&...Peter,<br /><br />This is a wonderful piece; I hope you don't mind me sharing it with others.<br /><br />Best wishes to your brother and partner. He is so very lucky to have a brother like you.Smedettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-78850654172136778752011-09-17T14:53:48.318-04:002011-09-17T14:53:48.318-04:00Until recently, it seemed like North Carolina had ...Until recently, it seemed like North Carolina had found a winning combination of progressive governance, educational excellence and business magnetism.<br /><br />Now, we are losing jobs hand over fist, our schools suck and we're about as progressive as a Sunday evening prayer meeting.<br /><br />Could someone please show me the way out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-9493889071352347392011-09-17T14:48:32.757-04:002011-09-17T14:48:32.757-04:00ThaQueenCity wrote: "I am also at a loss as ...ThaQueenCity wrote: "I am also at a loss as to how you connected 'it’s shameful for a woman to speak at church' with being gay?. TQC: The "connection" is simply that Peter cites one example of a very, very "clear" directive in the Bible that (almost) no one bothers to adhere to anymore (and if they do, they are bigots). There are others. Others that are much more hideous than oppressing females, like condoning slavery, condoning stonings for various offenses, I could go on but won't.<br /><br />Further, you claim that others are not being "tolerant" of your beliefs. Here is how I draw the line: If your belief is that if YOU may not practice something (let's say, homosexuality), because it is wrong for YOU, and YOU believe YOU would be sinning and therefore unable to enter the Kingdom of God, by all means, I am tolerant of your belief. But when your belief is that OTHERS may not be who they are, then I am simply calling you out for being intolerant, and indeed, bigoted. My intolerance (of your bigotry) is warranted.Reader550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-62125849096371284552011-09-17T14:18:33.417-04:002011-09-17T14:18:33.417-04:00Hi Sam,
You left out the other part of that post,...Hi Sam,<br /><br />You left out the other part of that post, which said: "you rarely peg folks based on first impressions, or even third impressions." Don't make the mistake of labeling based on one issue. <br /><br />Also, my perspective on homosexuality, which I've written about here before, hasn't changed since I moved to a new desk. <br /><br />Peterpstongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17339785715553747223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-73848350317461735172011-09-17T14:17:52.611-04:002011-09-17T14:17:52.611-04:00Congratulations and best wishes to your brother an...Congratulations and best wishes to your brother and thank you for this column.spinelabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071527967178173349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-946685326986936812011-09-17T14:13:06.759-04:002011-09-17T14:13:06.759-04:00Hi Peter,
Just for the record, what happened to t...Hi Peter,<br /><br />Just for the record, what happened to that "I am in the political center" that you spoke of? That sure didn't seem to last long after your appointment to the big CO board did it.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885527999886878846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069744000849776605.post-8493987769388821902011-09-17T14:12:01.025-04:002011-09-17T14:12:01.025-04:00Rick,
Thanks for your thoughts, but I would cauti...Rick,<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts, but I would caution you not to generalize about "today's brand of Christians." I know - and I include myself among - Christians who do not do what you say. <br /><br />Peterpstongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17339785715553747223noreply@blogger.com