As New Testament Scholar Daniel Kirk has pointed out, Christians today would do well by the tradition of the apostles and our current witness in the world to recognize that theological abstractions aside, God has already clearly embraced LGBTQ+ people into full communion, and it is now the church’s responsibility to simply honor that reality and rejoice (Luke 15). One …
Right to Pray: The Fight for Religious Freedom
On January 16, 2020, the Donald issued a statement saying, “We’re proudly announcing historic steps to protect the First Amendment right to pray in public schools.” He also reiterated his commitment to religion in schools again in his State of the Union speech. Read More
Clubs: Civil Rights Exemption or Discrimination
As a civil rights supporter, when it comes to creating an air of acceptance for all individuals, George resembles a full time activist. As owner of the famed New York nightclub Galaxy 21, he played an important role in providing a safe space for people of different races and sexual orientations to come together in the late 1970s. Read More
The Scapegoat: The Truth Shall Set You Free
“During eight years of relentless attacks, Freeman still managed to bring cohesion to wanting elements of society who needed a place to flourish. Against this backdrop came ‘The Monastery’s ‘come as you are and join us as we are’ message of enlightenment, which provided a ready stage for this city’s alternative community to come into its own.” Read More
Seattle: If You Build It, They Will Come
This is a great initiative, which many of the city’s well-wishers have lauded, including George Freeman during his run for city council. However, a little competition never hurts. And a need exists for greater commitment to making Seattle’s skyline compatible with the rest of the modern world. This will allow Seattle to compete with other cities on the national scale, like New York and San Francisco. Read More
Surviving Planet Earth: A Modern, Human Challenge
Freeman believes that, “We live in an age of divisive religious beliefs, and fear is used as an influential tool by militant religious organizations.” Read More