While I might have some reservations about the handling of this situation the writer of this letter to the editor welcomed the pastor’s stance without reserve. It isn’t available online so here it is:
"Sir: Amen and Amen to Rev. Glenn Tomlinson and council and congregation of Sovereign Grace Community Church.
In this era of post-Christianity, it is refreshing and encouraging to read of fellow Christians who will take a stand and defend the Christian faith.
It baffles my mind that the couple intending to get married would ask Pastor Tomlinson for his stand on this issue, and then threaten legal action when the response is not what they like to hear. Why would someone join a congregation and, instead of embracing that denomination’s beliefs, make attempts to change the fundamentals of that church’s doctrines?
This issue is not about hatred, bigotry or any of the names the gay rights movement likes to throw around; it is about infringement on the rights and obligations of Christians.
Blessings to Pastor Tomlinson.
Bill Reckman"
On the face of it, one wonders how Tamara Bourgeois thinks she has grounds for discrimination as she decided to cancel her marriage at the Sovereign Church, not the pastor, and booked one at another church. She was hardly inconvenienced as she found her new church within a couple of days of her disillusionment with Pastor Glenn. Tamara hasn’t been discriminated against, nor is she the victim of a hate crime on the basis of her sexual orientation. Aren’t Canadians allowed to have a difference of opinion anymore without threats of legal action? Since when can a stranger, practically speaking, walk in off the street, demand a church wedding and dictate to the pastor how it will be conducted? :ehh:
