The G-File is about to go up and today is a day when there are more pressing issues in the news, so I’ll stop posting gay marriage letters with these two. But I should say I am still against gay marriage. I am in favor of some compromise position — civil unions or some other private contract which is not marriage — in part because I think it’s probably the right policy given the world we live in today, but also because I simply fear that conservatives will lose everything if they continue an all-or-nothing policy when it comes to homosexuality in America. If a compromise isn’t found, the courts will eventually snatch the issue out of the democratic process entirely. Anyway, this argument will continue. The two last letters for now:

Jonah –
I am a “Religious Right” Christian, (though I do have a number of libertarian tendencies). I am growing more concerned every day about what “gay marriage” will do to our society. I thought the comments by Scott Lively were way overdone, but I must say that, while I am a +very+ big fan of yours, and don’t want to have any part of “burning-the-apostate”, I was +very+ disappointed that you’ve apparently thrown in the towel on the issue of gay marriage. I think that even if we lose the battle, we must engage the enemy. I’d like to think that you haven’t raised the white flag on this, but what other conclusion could I draw?
Your devoted fan,
[Name withheld]
St. Paul

And…

Jonah,
I’m an Eastern Orthodox Christian, and would be described by many as socially conservative in my opinions and attitudes.
Sadly, I have to admit that Mr. Lively’s screed against you, and against homosexuals in general, displays not the least bit of Christian charity we are commanded to exemplify in our lives. Homosexuals are NOT Nazis, and we should not be treating them like an enemy to be defeated in battle.
If Christians are going to demand followers of Islam to speak out against the radical Islamists among their ranks, then we must speak out against the radical elements in our own ranks. Scott Lively has no place among the followers of Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
[Name withheld]
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA