Where There’s a Will

If you’ve never seen this, here’s some old correspondence between Focus on the Family and “Will & Grace.” I assume this is real. Read it first, then come back here.

Funny as the reply is, I’m not too impressed. I think the story editor wasted a real opportunity for communication. His snide response only adds to the perception that gay people are intolerant disrespectful jerks, and it doesn’t help anyone. Obviously the Christian radio station thought it was advantageous to post this correspondence on its website and make it public.

Sure, they’re just comedy writers. But I think that if you have the opportunity to communicate with someone who represents an opposing view, you should use it. Even if the other person is close-minded, maybe you can say something that will subconsciously work its way into that person’s brain. Disarm the other side with tact and politeness. A little less will, a little more grace.

Then again, I’m idealistic and naive.