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COMMENTS ON CHRISTIANITY

Dear Sir:

The average person, including the Christion clergy, thinks that his religion is exclusively for heterosexuals. Some firmly believe that the sex act is primarily for the purpose of propagating the human race, and that any indulgence for pleasure, even among married couples would be a violation of the commandments of God. But their hatred for the homosexual is so vehement that they would even condone adultery, fornication or pleasurable sex amongst married couples.

If these people really wanted to be logical and theologically correct they would admit that condemnation is not dependent upon sexual nature but based only upon the relationship that the sinner has to Jesus Christ. This is the theology of the New Testament.

It is clear that adulterers and sodomites are in the same need and that both stand the same chance before God. This is what many Christians and many clergymen refuse to admit. The Christian religion is not intended solely for the heterosexual, but is meant for all men.

It may be interesting to note that the Greek Church, by its knowledge of and appreciation for the Greek New Testament, has not condemned homosexuality per se. How far we may go in determining sexual freedom in the light of the New Testament is not for me to say, but those who have decided that the Christian Church has no place for the homosexual, and that homosexuals have no place either there or in heaven need to reinvestigate the original documents of the Christian Church.

Gentlemen:

Mr. S.

East Orange, N. J.

I want to express my thanks for ONE Magazine which comes to me every month. It has helped me to adjust my life in trying

to be a business man and in trying to be a Christian. If only everyone would subscribe and give you support.

Editors & Staff of ONE:

Mr. J.

Hot Springs, Ark.

ONE has filled a definite place in my life; its articles, its prose and poetry, its quiet appeals for understanding have led me to do a lot of thinking along lines that would otherwise never have opened to me. If it only saves one lonely person from a life of desperation, if it leads only a few people to investigate some of the problems of our so-called Christion society, it has filled a tremendous need.

So, keep pitching, fellows and gals. My heart goes out to you with all the depth of understanding and kindliness that I can send. Ordinarily I'm not a person who can express emotion with ease, but believe me each and every one of you have my most heartfelt sympathy. And if any of the goofs who are so free with their criticism and carping don't like it they can go straight to hell for all I give a damn.

Gentlemen:

Mr. A. Bellingham, Wash.

From time to time through the years I have read in ONE's pages accounts of former Roman Catholics who have left their faith because of the unsympathetic attitude of their Father Confessors toward homosexuals. As a most enthusiastic convert to Roman Catholicism I would like to suggest that Catholic subscribers could render a real service if they would send in the names of priests who are understanding and sympathetic toward our people for the purpose of making a list available for inquirers.

Mr. M.

Los Angeles, Calif.