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Jar Andy:

i have a bit of a problem with lover...he has this habit of ing to the Rest Stops for his ocial outlets". I am afraid that will get caught and I would efer that he eliminates the Lollipop Stops" from his social alendar. We have discussed is on various occasions, and › can't see why I am uptight out his activities at these cations. How can I make him derstand?

ear Distressed:

now find myself desiring Ralph instead of my wife....this present some serious problems both for my marital situation and to my identity. Any advice you can give me at this point would be more appreciated. Please help! Very Confused!

Dear Confused:

Many people get married for a variety of reasons....I hope yours Distressed! was not to hide your homo-

The Rest Stops certainly do gree with many people's Social Make-up", and do NOT resent a real problem to them. here is a certain comaraderie t the Rest Areas that does aid

the safety of the ocations....often, when one is in line" others tend to look out or the "opening of the door" ..so advance notice is relatively eadily available to prevent the surprise visitor". Apparently our lover is quite aware of this ituation, and thus does not feel ne fear of the "unknown" that ou possess. I, for one, am very leased that this comaraderie xists, because it is a very positive binding of "friendship between many previously unacquainted individuals. I can understand how you might feel concerned, and of course, you must state your case as simply as possible, but, believe ne...with a little common sense, The Rest Stops are not nearly as awesome as one might believe. Maybe you can visit your local "Lollipop Stop" the next time you're in the area...and perhaps then you won't be quite so DISTRESSED!

Dear Andy:

i am a married maie, 31 years old, and about every two weeks! get this urge to see this friend of mine, who I used to "know" in college. However, lately we have been getting closer and closer. I

sexuality from your friends, etc. You may have simply evolved into your sexuality late, or simply just realized that you wish to be on the "other side of the fence" for whatever reason. I suppose you feel that you cannot discuss this situation with your wife...at least not in total candor...that is only natural, however, at some point you are going to have to come to grips with reality...the way it is...not the "Yellow Brick Road" easy way out, but at best as tactfully as possible. For goodness sake, don't tell any "little white lies" that only lead to hurt feelings and broken hearts....be as truthful as possible...first with yourself, then with anyone else involved...e.g. Ralph, your wife. You will arrive at the best arrangement for you only by serious soul-searching and by following the old addage, "Honesty is the best policy" ....but use your head, be careful this; who you discuss with....hopefully Ralph should be the easiest to discuss your entire situation with first....from there you can probably handle the events, but it's best that you communicate....this always eventually helps you to become less CONFUSEDI

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HIGH GEAR/MARCH 1978

LOSING BATTLE

Gentlemen:

I read a copy of your February, 1978 issue of High Gear, I noticed the article on page 2 about the attitude of the Church Presbyterian homosexuality.

I am afraid the article may be misleading. It indicates that the Church is in favor of homosexuals. I am enclosing a copy of a church bulletin from Covenant First Presbyterian Church here in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please read the information on the back of this bulletin. Of course this is only the opinion of one Presbyterian Church here, but it would appear that the homosexual issue, will be defeated by Presbyterian groups all over the country...

Sincerly,

One of them

BELLEVUE

BATHS INC.

Philadelphia, PA

100 S Juniper St 215-545-9096

Editor's note....For the sake of you, the reader, we have included the church bulletin that One of them" mentions in his/her letter. What she fails to remember, though, is the fact that it is possible to lose a battle

but win the war!

ELDERS TAKE A STAND ON THE HOMOSEXUAL QUESTION

The United Presbyterian Church, scheduled to meet in General Assembly in May, is faced with one of the most divisive issues ever to confront it. A recommendation to ordain self-affirming, practicing homosexual persons will be put to a vote. If such a recommendation is approved, it could mean the end of the United Presbyterian Church as we know it.

In response to two questions submitted to the church elders by the Presbytery of Cincinnati, our Covenant-First elders voted as follows (total vote includes nineteen active ruling elders, Elder Conner regular commissioner to Presbytery meetings, Mr. Cook, and Pastor Russell):

1. "Would you at this time vote to call as your pastor a competent minister who is also a self-acknowledged, practicing homosexual?"

YES O NO 22 UNDECIDED 0

2. "Would you at this time object if another United Presbyterian Church would call as its pastor a competent minister who is also a self-acknowledged, practicing homosexual?"

YES 22 NO 0 UNDECIDED O

The congregation will be apprised of events and actions relating to this issue from time to time. Do pray for peace in our beloved

Church.

MZY

MOZDO

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