Comments on: Day of Silence Creates Some Noise http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/ Random Thoughts from the Journey of Life Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian Kirk http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Brian Kirk Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:58:40 +0000 http://melissa4055.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/#comment-244 So glad to hear that this was happening in Jefferson City last week. As an alumni of JCHS, it's hard to believe that we've come this far since my days in school when no one would have even admitted to being gay, let alone having a day to recognize that there are indeed gay people in the world. I used to serve First Christian Church in Jeff City and in my years there encountered several gay students and heard of the struggles they faced trying to make it through high school. It's encouraging to know that persons such as yourself are out there to help the kids who are teens now. Peace, Brian So glad to hear that this was happening in Jefferson City last week. As an alumni of JCHS, it’s hard to believe that we’ve come this far since my days in school when no one would have even admitted to being gay, let alone having a day to recognize that there are indeed gay people in the world. I used to serve First Christian Church in Jeff City and in my years there encountered several gay students and heard of the struggles they faced trying to make it through high school. It’s encouraging to know that persons such as yourself are out there to help the kids who are teens now.
Peace,
Brian

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Rebecca Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:32:13 +0000 http://melissa4055.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/#comment-243 I honestly just caught word of the Day of Silence today when the senior vice principal announced over the intercom some important rules about Friday....I really wish more people could read what you just noted because I think it is very important to understand the real meaning of the day but to still respect the school and its administrators.....I sincerely hope that all goes well tomorrow and that students and teachers treat those involved in the silence with respect. I honestly just caught word of the Day of Silence today when the senior vice principal announced over the intercom some important rules about Friday….I really wish more people could read what you just noted because I think it is very important to understand the real meaning of the day but to still respect the school and its administrators…..I sincerely hope that all goes well tomorrow and that students and teachers treat those involved in the silence with respect.

]]> By: James http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-242 James Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:26:27 +0000 http://melissa4055.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/#comment-242 I agree. I was at a Disciple Now where the host parent was complaining about the Day of Silence and how she wanted to organize a "Day of Truth" thing. I was offended. The purpose of The Day of Silence is to inform us that there is hatred for the LBG community, and that the hatred is unacceptable. That is simply what the Day of Silence is about. Jesus loves everyone and wouldn't want us to show hatred towards anyone. So, while some are opposing this day and protesting it, I strongly encourage it. While I am not able to participate, I will let my peers know that I appreciate the stance they are taking to show that hatred is strong towards the LBG community I agree. I was at a Disciple Now where the host parent was complaining about the Day of Silence and how she wanted to organize a “Day of Truth” thing. I was offended. The purpose of The Day of Silence is to inform us that there is hatred for the LBG community, and that the hatred is unacceptable. That is simply what the Day of Silence is about.

Jesus loves everyone and wouldn’t want us to show hatred towards anyone. So, while some are opposing this day and protesting it, I strongly encourage it. While I am not able to participate, I will let my peers know that I appreciate the stance they are taking to show that hatred is strong towards the LBG community

]]> By: Jeanie http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Jeanie Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:25:32 +0000 http://melissa4055.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/#comment-241 well said, my friend. even as clearly spoken as you were, yes, you will get some criticism, but thank you for lending some insights, and reminding us of how easy it is to speak words that hurt and how horribly hurtful they can be. i'm proud to know you--and serve with you! well said, my friend. even as clearly spoken as you were, yes, you will get some criticism, but thank you for lending some insights, and reminding us of how easy it is to speak words that hurt and how horribly hurtful they can be. i’m proud to know you–and serve with you!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.melissahatfield.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-240 Jennifer Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:24:47 +0000 http://melissa4055.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/day-of-silence-creates-some-noise/#comment-240 I somehow missed that DOS is Friday, but THANK YOU for your words! Thank you for being a different kind of Christian voice (or silence...), one that respects personhood and shows the love of Christ in action. I'm proud to call you my friend (and pastor!) =0) I somehow missed that DOS is Friday, but THANK YOU for your words! Thank you for being a different kind of Christian voice (or silence…), one that respects personhood and shows the love of Christ in action. I’m proud to call you my friend (and pastor!) =0)

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