The Parable of the Gated Community

There once was a man whose words and actions were so sacred, that he was revered throughout the land. He told his people to follow him, so follow him they did.

He said do good deeds and pray to God for forgiveness for doing bad deeds and they did.
The man said that all the people were made in the image and likeness of God.

He said, love your neighbor as your self...and proclaimed that he talked to God on a regular basis.
This man was a simple man full of wisdom and knowledge and encouraged others to not judge so harshly, but to look inward first at their own lives before considering to condemn others.

The man talked about a beautiful place that had gates and that a place would be prepared for them.

But many people had questions for this man, as some followed him and some didn't.
Some indicated that since they didn't follow his every move, they wouldn't be allowed into the gates.
Some like the Jewish...the Native Americans; and so on.

This man said; "that's foolish...for the place where my father lives is NOT a gated community reserved for the precious and privileged few...all are welcome in my fathers house". (thank you JB)

But then some pointed to the gays and said; they are sinful...surely they cannot come into the gates??? The man said, "where there are two gathered in my name, there I am in their midst."

"And where I am, my father is also."

And so it was and is today...or is it?
Peace.