Thank you, Sandi, for expressing what has been disturbing me about the issue for a very long time, but particularly in recent days as the conflict has brewed up in the Dallas area. It has bothered me that we redefine each other by using terms that are not applicable, and in doing so, create straw men to destroy. I hope that as the dialogue continues, we will all be careful not to use terminology that is designed to create emotional responses rather than well-considered argument. Personally, I think the way many have characterized those with whom they disagree and the tone of their comments must hurt God greatly when He says that it's our unity that reveals Him to the world. We don't have to agree on the issue but we must express the other side honestly and converse with love.