Comments on: Episode 205 Mary Lou and Bob Wallner http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/ My Personal Blog Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:13:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Candy http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4281 Candy Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:57:53 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4281 Well, I have to say Tom did a great interview, but I agree Matthew and John Q that this is a difficult topic. But I wish they would speak to those in the churches who are closing their minds and hearts to their sons and daughters just because of the people they sleep with. I think the church needs to keep it's nose out of the bedroom. Marylou and Bob are braver than I am. Still it hurts to know that there are so many who know nothing of unconditional love. My child comes first and who he sleeps with is the lesser of many things that assail them in this life. If they're happy, show love to those around them. They are a blessing to this world. Time is too short for each of us to think we have a right to judge anyone. Well, I have to say Tom did a great interview, but I agree Matthew and John Q that this is a difficult topic. But I wish they would speak to those in the churches who are closing their minds and hearts to their sons and daughters just because of the people they sleep with. I think the church needs to keep it’s nose out of the bedroom. Marylou and Bob are braver than I am. Still it hurts to know that there are so many who know nothing of unconditional love. My child comes first and who he sleeps with is the lesser of many things that assail them in this life. If they’re happy, show love to those around them. They are a blessing to this world. Time is too short for each of us to think we have a right to judge anyone.

]]> By: Archerr http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4264 Archerr Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:49:40 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4264 What an excellent interview. After discussing topics like this on my show, this was a great follow up to that conversation. I'm so glad they are out crossing the country, spreading their story. They are both brave and admirable. Thanks for sharing this with us, Tom! What an excellent interview. After discussing topics like this on my show, this was a great follow up to that conversation. I’m so glad they are out crossing the country, spreading their story. They are both brave and admirable. Thanks for sharing this with us, Tom!

]]> By: Arthur (AmeriNZ) http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4261 Arthur (AmeriNZ) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:52:10 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4261 What a great story the Wallenrs have become, turning tragedy into something positive. Like JQP, I'm sure that Anna would be very proud of what they're doing. I'd also like to echo what Matthew said, but add that there are plenty of GLBT people who feel under siege from Christians generally, so it's good for them to be reminded that the evil perpetrated against GLBT peoples isn't Christian at all. Seems to me that the Wallners are doing the ultimate Christian thing--lighting a candle and chasing away the darkness. Thanks for bringing us another great show with, yes, amazing guests. What a great story the Wallenrs have become, turning tragedy into something positive. Like JQP, I’m sure that Anna would be very proud of what they’re doing. I’d also like to echo what Matthew said, but add that there are plenty of GLBT people who feel under siege from Christians generally, so it’s good for them to be reminded that the evil perpetrated against GLBT peoples isn’t Christian at all. Seems to me that the Wallners are doing the ultimate Christian thing–lighting a candle and chasing away the darkness.

Thanks for bringing us another great show with, yes, amazing guests.

]]> By: (F)reddy http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4258 (F)reddy Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:34:39 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4258 Religion and homosexuality is a touchy subject for many folks. This interview was handled with dignity and respect for both. I grieve for Mary Lou and Bob's daughter, that she never knew how loved she was until after the fact, but give them all the praise for carrying on her legacy, despite what the rest of their families feel. Religion and homosexuality is a touchy subject for many folks. This interview was handled with dignity and respect for both. I grieve for Mary Lou and Bob’s daughter, that she never knew how loved she was until after the fact, but give them all the praise for carrying on her legacy, despite what the rest of their families feel.

]]> By: Matthew http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4257 Matthew Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:25:33 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4257 Great show! I don't think they are preaching to the choir at all when they are talking to GLBT groups. There are still a lot of people who are estranged from their families and hearing the Wallner's story could give them hope in their own situation. It's so sad it took a tragedy for them to come to be such wonderful activists for love and acceptance, but I am most grateful to them for the good and healing they have done in the world. Great show! I don’t think they are preaching to the choir at all when they are talking to GLBT groups. There are still a lot of people who are estranged from their families and hearing the Wallner’s story could give them hope in their own situation. It’s so sad it took a tragedy for them to come to be such wonderful activists for love and acceptance, but I am most grateful to them for the good and healing they have done in the world.

]]> By: john q. public http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4256 john q. public Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:03:15 +0000 http://rambleredhead.com/2008/04/14/episode-205-mary-lou-and-bob-wallner/#comment-4256 No comments! What the heck! I can't imagine why others haven't commented on this amazing (your word) impressive (my word) discussion. The fact that they have gone through this heartbreak and have worked to give back to the community is unlike anything I've ever heard. I'm sure their daughter would be proud of the contributions they have made to the community and I hope that it gives them comfort. No comments! What the heck! I can’t imagine why others haven’t commented on this amazing (your word) impressive (my word) discussion. The fact that they have gone through this heartbreak and have worked to give back to the community is unlike anything I’ve ever heard.

I’m sure their daughter would be proud of the contributions they have made to the community and I hope that it gives them comfort.

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