Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Op/Ed writer ashamed of fellow Christians

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Op/Ed writer ashamed of fellow Christians
Lez Get Real
February 28 2009


http://lezgetreal.com/?p=928


Pittsburgh resident Angelle Guyette lives out the faith she believes by laying out an impassioned argument against those within her Christian community who hide behind hate, intolerance and fear toward the gay community.

This lady pulls no punches. She trotted out into the cold to attend the Allegheny County Council hearing on the proposed Human Rights Commission on January 15, 2009 (adroit reference to the fact that the PG reporter didn't talk with Christians wearing the pro-ordinance stickers) and came away with utter disappointment in the hypocrisy of her Christian comrades.

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Sinner! God himself will judge you," a fellow snarled as I passed. Angry men and women stared me down, posturing, as I made my way through the crowd.

I was scared.

The Allegheny County Council met two weeks ago to hear testimony about whether to include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons among those against whom it would be unlawful to discriminate.

I'm straight but I support the legislation and wore a "Fairness to All" sticker, so some of the opponents made certain assumptions about me.

I've attended hearings on many topics where people angrily voiced their opinions, but the hatred evident at this gathering stunned me -- not only because of its ferocity, but also because of who was expressing it.