October 1st, 2008
Stage director Dave Barton was raised a fundamentalist Christian before coming out as gay. He’s well versed in Scripture, especially St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Using Chapter 13 as the script of the video “Love Poem,” Barton has produced an incredible statement against California’s Prop 8:
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rusty
October 1st, 2008
AMAZING!
Ben in Oakland
October 1st, 2008
It’s quite a wonderful video.
Except that it would require bible believers to actually read and think about what their bibles say, not just the parts that agree with their prejudices and fundraising.
Legolas
October 1st, 2008
This is beautiful. The No on 102 campaigns should look into getting permission to adopt it for ads here.
Dave Hughes
October 1st, 2008
Outstanding!
I wonder if Dave Barton would issue versions for Prop 102 and Prop 2? He would just have to change one text panel.
Paws
October 2nd, 2008
I am in tears! How beautiful that was!!!
Mark F.
October 2nd, 2008
I’m an agnostic, but I liked this video very much.
Doorman-Priest
October 4th, 2008
Excellent: it should make some folk stop and think!
Tom Kelly
October 4th, 2008
Wonderful video…the greatest of these IS love, yes? Thank you, Dave Barton, and all your friends. We ARE one family.
One day, we’ll all know it. Those of us who love this video must always remember that it applies to us, too…we cannot hate the “bad” Christians (not really Christians at all) who preach separation and hate. It takes constant self-review, but we truly must love all, and…if you are a person who prays…pray for those who hate you…yes? I know….it’s hard. Or…not hard, really. We just have to let go of judgements like everyone else…then we ALL will be free.
God Bless Us….Every One.
Garrett
October 4th, 2008
This is sooo great. I can’t think of a better chapter than the love chapter of the bible to express how true love is. Thanks Dave! Your work is greatly appreciated.
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