The idea behind separation of church and state (found in Ben Franklin’s letters and not in the Constitution) is based on the idea that the Federal govt. should not establish a national religion, though I think, and I may be mistaken on this, that some states had their own religion in the early days of our country. Thus, the quote that “Congress shall make no law…” is accurate indeed. But, I think religion can (not necessarily should) play a role in establishing laws since it did during our founding; there is precedence for it.

I suppose one could argue that we will in different times today, but while opinions and the times may change, God doesn’t. And herein lies my main point. God loves everyone equally, which includes gay, lesbian, straight, black, white, bankers, artists, etc. Each of us is just as sinful and broken as the next person. I know for a fact that the church has totally used LGBT as an easy target, and that should not be. I’m glad to say I go to a church that doesn’t do that nor have I, at least on a regular basis. Anyway, thanks for letting me go on. I am an actor, and do have some LGBT friends, but I don’t often get to hear that side of the argument. It’s much appreciated.

Mike C.

*”Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”