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Letter to the Editor: Missouri Synod speaker responds

Date 4/11/2002 12:00 AM | Topic: Letters to the Editor

To the Editor:

I read with interest about the meeting Derek Blechinger attended March 16 on the subject of homosexuality and how to help those who desire help with the homosexual condition in their lives.

As a result of over 13 years of helping those who desire help, there are greater numbers of those who seek such help than many will admit. And according to a good number of psychologists and psychiatrists it is entirely possible for those who desire to overcome the problem to do so. Many have done so and have even married and have families.

We realize that not every homosexual wants such help. We also realize that there is no quick nor easy way to remedy the condition, but gaining freedom from it is quite possible for those who really desire it and are willing to work on it.

Just because overcoming homosexuality may not be quick nor easy does not make it impossible to do. Or because it makes some feel uncomfortable is no reason why the help should not be offered. Even preaching the Gospel makes some people uncomfortable, but we still keep on preaching it. As a result there are those who believe it and are saved.

Moreover, the aim of trying to help hurting homosexuals overcome is not to bring them to the point where they desire marriage but help them reach the point where they reclaim their heterosexuality. Whether they ever marry or desire to marry is not the point. There are millions of unmarried people, many of whom choose to be single.

It is often heard said that, "No one in their right minds would choose to be homosexual." If that is true , then why shouldn't those who desperately want help hear of a possible way out of their misery? It has helped many.

Not everyone wants help. Not everyone can be helped.

We believe that Jesus Christ is the answer to freedom from homosexuality even as He is the one who helps us overcome the power of anything that makes our lives miserable. But He will not and cannot help us overcome anything if we don't go to Him for the help we need.

Part of the problem on this point is our view of Scripture. In another article in your paper, Luther is spoken of as a "liberal" school. So our views are affected by our theology. Probably you have guessed that I am a conservative.

In a school that must pride itself on academic excellence, is it not proper for all views to have a chance to be heard? And in an atmosphere of learning, should not both sides of an issue be heard so that each one can make up their own mind on facts and not pre-conceived ideas?

The adherence to the voice of Scripture should be the hallmark of any Christian College, and I am sure that is where Luther wishes to be found .

May the Lord richly bless Luther and its faculty and students.



Rev. Rodel Eberle

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Erin Kube
A&E Editor

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