Friday letters: Don’t confuse disapproval of sin with hate

Andrew Dys’ June 13 column (“Franklin Graham ’s anti-gay move angers civil rights activists”) quotes Jim Strickl as saying that he is a Christian and that “he’s no sinner for being married to the man he is in love with.”

All Christians know that we all have sinned (Romans 3:23); that means everyone. Christ came to save us from sin because it is impossible to do it on our own.

After reading Mr. Strickland’s comments about Franklin Graham “using Christianity and money to throw around hate,” I wonder if he sees a difference between hate and dislike. Just because a Christian speaks out against something that God clearly calls a sin does not mean he hates those who commit the sin. He just hates the sin. Even Christ hates sin.

Since when does a sinful lifestyle become an argument about civil rights?

I assume that Mr. Graham moved his money in hopes of sending a message. Don’t both sides of this debate wish to send a message? I believe that Mr. Graham’s message is clear: Homosexuality is a sin, just like taking Gods name in vain and stealing. The headline would have been more accurate if it said “Franklin Graham’s anti-sin move angers civil rights activists.”