The response to my opinion shows the church needs to stand for biblical truth…not because of fear or hatred, but because Jesus died for all sinners; salvation requires genuine repentance.....God does not wink at sin; any sin!

Ms. Sullivan’s hyperbole in associating those who disagree with her with Fred Phelps is disingenuous at best…Phelps’ hateful legalism is dangerous as Sullivan’s liberalism to precious souls.

I stand with men like Franklin Graham who wrote on December 30: “I appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview. As the Robertson controversy winds down — at least for now — I have been amazed at how many churches have apparently ‘ducked’ out on the issue (sin).

“Some were even quick to condemn Phil Robertson. If we Christians banded together and took a stand, perhaps we wouldn’t be losing so much ground in what the media is calling the ‘cultural war.’ However, it is not a cultural war — it is a religious war against Christians and the biblical truths we stand for.

“Some churches have fallen into the trap of being politically correct, under the disguise of tolerance. God is not ‘politically correct,’ and He is certainly not tolerant of sin. The Bible tells us that He is going to judge all sin one day; and anyone who is not found under the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, will face an eternity in hell separated from God. (Matthew 13:49-50). But today God is willing to forgive anyone who truly repents (is willing to turn from their sin), asks for His forgiveness, and believes on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 10:13).”

I agree with Mr. Schweers, Jesus would be grieved, but not for the reason he espoused.