November 13, 2014
Dear Council Member,
To say that I am
troubled by the recent news that there is a proposal to include SOGI as
protected behavior in Murray is an understatement.
Please understand
that I am not a homophobe nor a hatemonger. As a follower of Jesus, I am
clearly aware that there is such a thing as “sin” and I stand guilty as
charged. I also realize that as a follower of Jesus, I am commanded to love
those who are like me … and those who are not. Even if my “enemy” is thirsty or
hungry, I’m commanded by my Lord to care enough about him to meet his need.
So, I want to be
clear that as far as I’m concerned, there are no “enemies” on either side of
the issue being brought up at the City Council Meeting tonight. Persons on both
sides of the issue are people of value. There is only a very bad proposal.
While I lack
complete clarity on the precise language of the proposal, we know all too well
that legislation such as this has cropped up in various cities in our country
and has caused much havoc. Businesses led by convictional owners are told to
either violate their conscience or go out of business. Boys who choose to
identify as a girl may be free, by law, to enter a girl’s restroom. On and on I
could go but I am only stating what you must be fully aware of.
When I moved to
Murray last year, I fell in love with this place. One of the many, many reasons
I thanked God that I moved here was the “small town values.” Yet, in this
proposal, it seems as if the SOGI agenda that is wreaking so much havoc in our
country is trying to claim Murray as well.
While I ask that our
community treat all of its citizens the same, I ask that you not create a
special class of citizens who receive protections that are not afforded other
citizens.
I ask you to cast
your vote against the proposal to be read this evening.
Respectfully
submitted,
Matt Ellis
Senior Pastor
Westside Baptist
Church, Murray, Kentucky
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