So, here we are in Hawaii in the middle of a Special Legislative Session considering a same-sex marriage bill. I have been asked — a lot — “what do you think about all of this?” I am certain my response will offend someone. ANY response on a divisive issue tends to offend someone. But I … Read more
Every family has those crazy relatives… the wacky uncle who grabs the mic at wedding receptions and sings an off-key, inebriated rendition of Dahil Sayo… the auntie in the floppy hat and muumuu who smells of cheap perfume and sometimes talks crazy… we all have them. They’re family, and we love them. But we are … Read more
Late last night, despite overwhelming public testimony in opposition to SB 1, Clayton Hee and the committee passed the same-sex marriage measure on to the full Senate “for consideration.” Right. Consideration… as if this has not been a done-deal from the start. I appreciate Sam Slom and Mike Gabbard for their reasoned and courageous remarks, … Read more
Before the State Legislature starts voting on SB 1 (the Same-Sex Marriage bill in Hawaii) I’ll make my predictions… mark ’em down and agree or disagree. First, I really believe the fix is in on this, and what we are seeing now is little more than political theater. A back room deal has already been … Read more
The Church as a Contrast Society (Part 1: Contrasting Standards) Some people claim that there is a Chinese curse that says: “May you live in interesting times” I can’t actually find an actual Chinese curse that matches that, but I get the meaning… and it’s true — We live in interesting times. Over the past … Read more