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Books Are More Than Numbers

2007-12-14

End of Year House Cleaning. I'm letting go of the numbers and claiming the experience of my books. Good to be writing you after a break from communicating.

Mayor supports California gay marriage

2007-09-20

Once in awhile something comes along that hits the deepest part of the heart.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders explain why he's moved beyond civil unions to supporting gay marriage.

Soul-Searching toward F.R.E.E.

2007-08-10

I�ve been soul-searching since the jubilation of receiving three book awards in New York this past June...I am choosing to give my e-book to everyone who wants it � FOR F.R.E.E.

Surprise Book Award

2007-06-02

There's a spam filter somewhere in cyber space that knows I got a finalist notice from Foreword Magazine. Thanks to showing up at the awards, now I know it too...

Book Awards

2007-06-01

Straight Into Gay America receives the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Award for Gay/Lesbian books.

The Laramie Project gets a life

2007-05-21

Sold out showings of The Laramie Project inspire more action. Sometimes its true that "it only takes a spark, to get a fire going."

The Laramie Project

2007-05-03

Our town of Chelan is putting on The Laramie Project Play for three weeks. A big deal for this little town.

NYC and Congress Honor Riders

2007-04-20

50 people are spending 6 weeks to ask for LGBT equality in our country. Now NYC and representative Nadler in the U.S. Congress are honoring the riders. I thought you'd want to share the joy and achievement of these riders...

Equality Day in Seattle

2007-04-11

Seattle declares April 11 as Equality Ride Day. And our state legislature just approved domestic partner benefits. What a feeling of sunshine!!!

Grandmas in Minnesota

2007-03-31

A couple of grandmothers give perspective to the work of creating LGBT equality. It's for all of us.

Grandpas in Darrington

2007-03-09

Springtime's not too far distant. Book talks this week make me glad for the people who keep adding to my life...

Edges and Centers

2007-02-21

Friends arrested at Focus On The Family. Videos from researchers misrepresented by Dobson. And a concluding blog post with pastor/author Dave Glesne...read more...

Back to the real world

2007-02-15

Catching up with you all... Feels good to be back...including an upcoming trip to Minnesota for talks about Straight Into Gay America. Also -- new blog post to Dave Glesne.

Lars and the Law

2007-01-25

Here's an update on daily life in Chelan. Wal-Mart opened on January 22. But, oops, the opening is illegal...

Wal-Mart and LGBT Activism

2007-01-18

One of the remarks to the website I help with wrote to our group, �You all better start looking for new places to live..SOON! you will all soon be outcasts in Chelan! good luck with that! Go back to where it is you came from.� (Read More.)

Wal-Mart in my town

2007-01-06

Even though snow covers the ground here in Chelan, there's a lot more heat than light in my small town this week. Anne and I are part of a group here in Chelan trying to prevent a Wal-Mart from opening...

New Year Blessings

2006-12-29

Well behaved women rarely make history...

Holiday Card for You

2006-12-20

Oops, just lost an hour's worth of holiday greeting writing... (also-new blog post)

How Big Are Our Tents?

2006-12-14

Another Blog Post: These discussions with Pastor Dave Glesne continue to bring up deep emotion and reflection from me. This our 20th exchange. Hope you're finding it helpful, too. Also, see our new home page design. Comments and suggestions welcome.

Rules AND Relationship

2006-12-11

Pastor Glesne's latest post is up, with more discussion on Rules and Relationships. Let's have them both, says Pastor Glesne. An engaging conversation - the 19th exchange

Rules versus Relationships

2006-12-06

As I write in todays blog post with Dave Glesne, there are reasons I'm no longer in the pulpit. But...it's very satisfying to write again about these issues of faith, revelation, bible, theology, and worldview. Today--Is it rules, or relationships?

Getting to the Heart

2006-12-04

Dave Glesne's new post is up on the blogalogue. I invite you to spend some good time with this one and think about where you base your own starting point in life. Dave and I have different places. It's good to be in this conversation.

Experience and/or Revelation?

2006-11-27

It's Lars's turn to do a bit of theologizing. A chance to raise my big question. "What makes us adopt and then hold so strongly to our worldviews? And why are these worldviews sometimes so different? Looking forward to your comments on the blog.

Scripture, Creation, and Heterosexual Nature

2006-11-20

Thanksgiving Wishes. Holiday gifts. The next blog post is up, and we've arrived to conversations about Scripture, Bible, and the gender nature of human beings. Blessings.

The Arc of Justice.

2006-11-12

Is homosexuality an identity? Or is it a behavior? Notes from a straight man. Latest blog post is up.

Behavior vs. Being

2006-11-10

Pastor Dave Glesne's new blog post expands on his understanding that "same sex persons are defined by their behavior, not by any identifiable state of being." Come on in, this discussion is for everyone...

Monster Blog

2006-11-02

Blogs. Libraries. Supreme Courts. "How shall we use the term 'anti-gay?'" I keep learning, hope you'll join in.

Film Awards!

2006-10-25

Hooray for Jenny Ting and her fifteen months of creating the Straight Into Gay America documentary. The film received two awards! And...the next blog is posted, probing the use of the description, "gay lifestyle."

On being an ally

2006-10-20

Straight Into Gay America, Documentary Premiere: A once in a lifetime night..and... new Blog Post is up, Dave Glesne writes more on using the term 'gay lifestyle.'

Lars Clausen - Post #5

2006-10-18

Documentary showing tomorrow! Blog Post today, including this quotation from Jeffrey Satinover, "The most important message he(the homosexual) needs to hear is that healing is possible."

Dave Glesne: Post #4

2006-10-14

Hi friends, Dave Glesne's next blog posting is up (http://larsclausen.blogspot.com.) You're on this list and I'm making some assumptions about you...

NEWS: Three Things + One

2006-10-10

More about the Oct 19 documentary...
A new blog installment dialogs on early factors leading to homosexuality and more...
a 77 year old doctor/dad/writer shares his article on REDIFINING MARRIAGE...and...I'm coming to San Francisco.

The Talking Begins

2006-10-09

Here's Dr. David Glesne's reply to Lars Clausen's questions about UNDERSTANDING HOMOSEXUALITY. Dave addresses early abuse leading to homosexuality, statistics about the gay lifestyle, data from NARTH, and the reality of a gay agenda.

Now We're Talkin'

2006-10-07

The author of UNDERSTANDING HOMOSEXUALITY agrees to a blog dialogue with STRAIGHT INTO GAY AMERICA. Two Lutheran Pastors. Two very different viewpoints on LGBT Equality.

Moral Convenience

2006-10-04

�No matter how terrible the crime of the person appearing for the commission, I had to remember that I possessed the same capacities, and I had to realize that under different circumstances our roles might be reversed.�
(Tutu, paraphrase)

Documentary Premiere

2006-10-01

Jenny Ting filmed Straight Into Gay America for five weeks and then spent far more than 50 weeks to create her documentary. Here's information on the upcoming premiere.

Your Love or Your Job

2006-09-28

Pastor Joyce Arnold fell in love and lost her job as a pastor in 1995. She's written up her story for the first time. Please read it, share it, and use her story to create a culture of equality.

Soporific Reading?

2006-09-22

"The problem is not how to reconcile homosexuality with scriptural passages that condemn it, but rather how to reconcile the rejection and punishment of homosexuals with the love of Christ. It can't be done." William Sloane Coffin

Understanding Homosexuality

2006-09-20

The day before speaking to LGBT groups in Washington D.C. I read the anti-gay book Understanding Homosexuality. It claims that "even if 90% of the population were homosexual, that would prove nothing about whether it is right."

My Invisible Hometown

2006-09-13

Okay, I admit it. It's been strange writing an LGBT equality book while living in a town where I haven't known a single LGBT person. Only a month ago I met my first soon-to-be-resident lesbian. LGBT-wise, people in this town are invisible.

Tipping Point

2006-09-11

Seven friends in Portland decided to bet they could change the world with $15. It ended up costing $65, but change the world they did. Here's the story.

Gay Labor Day

2006-09-01

PFLAG Director Jody Huckaby picked up Pastor Bradley Schmeling's story of ELCA Expulsion and offered some thoughts on Labor Day and being Gay. Question...In how many states you can you be legally fired just for the suspicion of being gay. Answer...

Gay Pastor's Odyssey

2006-08-29

Paul Johnson knew already as an eighth grader that he was called to be a minister. The day after he was outed as a gay pastor his story was headline news. I spent the last week editing Paul's story. It will move you deeply.

Church Walls Work Both Ways

2006-08-26

Early church father Irenaeus wrote, "The Glory of God is Humanity Fully Alive." If church is supposed to help us live a more fully human life, why does it create barriers for both outsiders and insiders?

Hope On the Edge

2006-08-22

1000 Miles by Unicycle meets 275 mile "Run for California Assembly District 2"

Pastor on Trial

2006-08-11

Another Lutheran pastor is on trial, charged last week with "pastoring while partnered." Visit the new "Pastor On Trial" Resource Center at the website

Spark of Life

2006-08-08

Last summer my unicycle connected me to stories. This summer my book is gathering the stories that come back to spark my life.

An End to Damnation

2006-08-01

We've all been struck by a single word, or a single line. This agony came my way a few days ago, and keeps repeating in my mind.

Plus...Fish Can't Fly and Seven Passages...

Letter to the Editor

2006-07-29

The WA Supreme Court decision bubbles through me and becomes more and more troubling. Here's the letter to the editor that I wrote this morning. What are you thinking?

No Same-Gender Marriage in Washington

2006-07-27

Friends asked if I'd officiate their wedding when Washington approves same-gender marriage. Yesterday the State Supreme Court ruled no for same-gender marriage. Some reflections on declaring equality...

Soulforce - Day 6

2006-07-23

On the 1.5 mile march to Focus On The Family, the line was so long I could never see from front to back.

Soulforce - Day 5

2006-07-22

No meeting allowed for me with Focus On The Family's gender issues group. But check out the dog that moo's.

Soulforce Day 4

2006-07-21

Decided I'd better make a visit to the Focus On The Family Headquarters...

Soulforce - Day 3

2006-07-20

19-year-old says she started her activism, "at a very young age." Dad's march with their Triplets. Another great day to be alive...

Soulforce - Day 2

2006-07-19

Publication Day is my recommitment day. Here are stories I heard as I marched alongside Soulforce today.

Soulforce - Day 1

2006-07-18

Publication Date! I arrived last night in Colorado Springs after Soulforce had already had a busy day, beginning at the Capitol Steps in Denver

Straight Into Gay America - Books Off Press

2006-07-14

The covers have been glued onto the pages of Straight Into Gay America, and the books are headed to the distributor. What a journey. Time to stop and say THANK YOU.

Official Book Release

2006-07-07

Here's the official book release for Straight Into Gay America's publication date. Event schedule is included. Thanks for letting people know. Thanks for all your support in getting to this day. I'm going backpacking for a few days. Back Tuesday.

Independence Day

2006-07-04

Pre-publication jitters at two weeks before releasing Straight Into Gay America. A closet sounds real good.

The Wall Street Bell

2006-06-30

PFLAG rings Wall Street's closing bell today. Arkansas court rules that gays and lesbians can be foster parents. I think about how publishing is like gambling...

I thought you should know

2006-06-23

PFLAG announced Straight Into Gay America yesterday, GISA did too. The Advocate Magazine requested an essay. And my family is unicycling in the Seattle Pride Parade this Sunday. Documentary update. Here's the quick new!

Helping Soulforce at Focus On The Family

2006-06-17

Soulforce is preparing to march to stop Focus On The Family's anti-gay emphasis. Straight Into Gay America will be there - participating in the march and kicking off the official paperback publication of the book. Open this article to read on.

Today is E-Book Publication Day!

2006-06-13

Today is the one year anniversary of starting the Straight Into Gay America tour in Burlington Vermont. And today, we're releasing the entire book. E-books are now available. Trade Paperbacks coming on July 18th. Here's the news.

A-Page-A-Day exceeds 60,000 emails

2006-06-10

Thank you to 175 new subscribers during the first two days of A-Page-A-Day. At 352 pages, this translates to 60,000 emails. This is the SIMPLEST, most EFFECTIVE and REWARDING way to help Straight Into Gay America help Equal Rights. Click to submit.

A-Page-A-Day

2006-06-08

Click here for an example of A-Page-Day. I hope you'll enjoy these daily pages. There's an unsubscribe at the bottom of each page, so you can stop these messages at any time. Thanks for continuing support as we near publication.

After the President Speaks

2006-06-02

Tuesday morning, June 6, 2006. Post-presidential affirmation of the Federal Marriage Amendment. My emotions churn. I assume the same for millions of others. This seems to be the intention. I fight my inclinations to �come back swinging,�

Foreword by Jody Huckaby

2006-05-31

Federal Marriage Amendment

2006-05-28

The Senate has scheduled a vote on the Federal Marriage Amendment for June 5th. Here's text of the amendment and some reading resources from all sides of the debate.

Respecting Your Email.

2006-05-24

In respect of your participation in this list, and trusting me with your email address, here's the journey ahead. Website traffic is growing quickly. We all must be doing something well. Keep talking!

"Referendum Sunday:" 4 Strategies to overcome anti-gay election-season politics

2006-05-21

Politics: I felt bad when I read yesterday's newspaper article about the ballot initiative effort to repeal Washington State's gay rights bill...I haven't even weighed in against Tim Eyman approaching 5,400 Washington churches...

On Asking For Help

2006-05-19

Kai's friend stood outside the door,waiting, hoping to get noticed so Kai would bike with him.

I was that shy kid when I grew up. But now, if I don't push myself, I'll just wait for people to notice Straight Into Gay America. I'm knocking.

Straight Into Gay America: Preview Three Chapters Today!

2006-05-16

Today! 3 CHAPTERS F.R.E.E. Straight Into Gay America is moving from my private writing to the public square. Click. Read. Pass it on. We're depending on word-of-mouth.

And the Cover Is...

2006-05-12

Another step in the Straight Into Gay America Journey. Here's the new cover for the book and how your input helped us to make this decision.

Closing in on Publication

2006-05-08

Closer and closer to publication. Another cover to view. Free 3-Chapter ebook ready next week. Senate will soon vote on Federal Marriage Amendment. Now is a good time to stand up for Equal Rights

Supporting Immigration Monday

2006-04-28