Comments on: Bob Freeman: “O What Needless Pain We Bear”

By: Ablg67

Ablg67 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:41:00 +0000

I am wondering where any Scripture is quoted in this article or any of the comments regarding homosexuality as a “gift” from God. The Bible does not say anywhere that sexual orientation towards the same sex is a sin. It does, however, consistently say that sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage is a sin. All sins are equal in God’s eyes per the Bible.

I grew up in the Evangelical Covenant Church. I was taught that there possibly was no Hell…that it did not exist. This is heresy.

Please, Covenant Church, stand on the truths of the Bible!!! Do not take the words of hymns as biblical truths. Whether on is born gay or is gay because of early childhood experiences (or it is a “choice” as Martina N., the tennis player has said she has chosen), then this is something that the person has to deal with in life. There are things in my life that are will always be a part of my “person” that I cannot change. I need to try to live my life 100% surrendered to Christ and the teachings of the Bible and to “go on” even though life is very difficult.

By: Wilmajohnsong

Wilmajohnsong — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:12:00 +0000

Bob, Thank you for sharing your experience and showing your abiding love for your child no matter what. I agree that God created each of us in his image – we each have a soul which I believe is a reflection of the spirit of God. When it comes to who we are as individuals God’s design has an infinite range of unique and beautiful variations. He certainly did not create any junk!

I am glad to see many Covenanters willing to stand up for what is right, as I believe Christ’s most important message is to love each other It supercedes all else.

By: Mike Plugh

Mike Plugh — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:26:00 +0000

Really beautiful and important words. Thank you.

By: Cfransson

Cfransson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:40:00 +0000

The pieces of the fabric are so interwoven I have no idea what else of Andrew I would lose…if he gave up the part of being gay. So true! Who knows who we would be without this dimension? And all it has brought us?

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:56:00 +0000

What a brother you are! And what a nephew Andrew is! We love you all.

By: Lorian Franklin Dunlop

Lorian Franklin Dunlop — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:41:00 +0000

Beautiful, Bob. I can see where Andrew came from in you. How blessed you both are to have each other. Thank you for sharing this.

By: Katy Fink-Johnson

Katy Fink-Johnson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:35:00 +0000

Bob, the four children that you and Bev have raised together are a testament to the love and support and you have always given them. You cannot go back and change those moments in time, but you can go forward, just as you have here, and share what you have learned with others. You have many more teachable moments to come. I love the Freeman clan and am proud to call you family.

Katy Fink-Johnson

By: Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:48:00 +0000

Superbly written, Bob, but even more, superbly lived. How fortunate Andrew is to have a dad who not only loves and cares for him but openly takes a stand on his behalf. Must say, too, Bob, that I’m proud to have known you for a long time, and to know that the stand you take today shows the loving person who expressed that love to our family 40 years ago and more.

By: Devriesj10

Devriesj10 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:11:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Bob. I know Jesus would not have us hate or ridicule our gay brothers and sisters but show them love.

By: Carol Peterson

Carol Peterson — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Bob! I admire your family and I feel fortunate to have been able to receive some excellent parenting advice from you and Bev over the years.