In the name of Christ, she left Christianity Aug. 14, commentary
There are other voices
I understand why Anne Rice decided to “leave Christianity.” The loudest Christian voices in our community are most often the ones that are “antifeminist,” antigay,” and “antiscience” as Rice states.
Yet, there are other voices. At Lakewood United Church of Christ, we have had a female minister for nearly 20 years; we are an open and affirming congregation that fully includes gay, bisexual and transgender people; and we don’t reject science as a way of understanding the world. Yet, we are Christian.
I encourage Anne Rice and others who feel alienated and berated by Christianity to consider joining a progressive congregation. Don’t abandon the church altogether, but join with others to create a new version of church.
Mark Gibson, member, Lakewood United Church of Christ, St. Petersburg
