I’ve never had a bad encounter with the Seattle Police Department. In fact, last year local police officers arrested a stalker who was harassing me, and this month I worked with the SPD to track down a shoplifter. Officers have been cordial, helpful, prompt and friendly. But it’s...

I’m not exactly sure why I hoped that General Conference would have a change of heart this year and, after ten times getting it wrong, finally come around to the Jesus side on the issue of homosexuality in the church. After all, every four years since 1972 without exception we’ve...