So, should you stay home on April 25th as a protest? My response is unequivocably "NO!" It saddens me that Christians and others would take this approach. What is the message that is sent, what is accomplished by such a counter-demonstration? It just fosters the stereotype that so many homosexuals and others have of Christians … that we are indeed the homophobic bigots they thought we were. They can just point to our absence from school and say, "See, we told ya! They don’t want anything to do with us!"
Instead, I think the Christians have a responsibility to be at school on April 25th! First of all, it provides an opportunity to see who struggles with and/or those who are supportive of homosexuality. Secondly, being at school will allow you to communicate that silence is not the answer. Rather, we need to make it clear that open, honest, authentic dialogue is needed. We need to tell people who deal with homosexuality that the Church is here for them and that we welcome the conversation; we are not afraid of it. I know some might disagree with my position on this, but I wonder what Jesus would do on April 25th? I believe he would be at school in classes with homosexuals, eating lunch with them, and showing them His love ... just like he did when he went to Matthew's house and ate with the tax collectors and sinners.
There is a ministry that was extablished called "The Day of Truth." The difference between this ministry and the one that is encouraging students to stay home, is that this ministry is inviting a dialogue about the issue of homosexuality instead of avoiding and running away from it. You can check out their website for more info: http://www.dayoftruth.org/
Blessings,
PK
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