By The Rev. James E. Boline Pastor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
With regard to the (Community profile) “Gay pastor takes a stand” in your Aug. 20 edition, there is one major correction which needs to be made to Mr. Shih’s article. (The writer) states that I am against gay marriage, which is simply an incorrect statement. Not only do I favor gay marriage, I officiate at such rituals, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Santa Monica welcomes such celebrations of human love within its community life.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 22, 2007. Read the original PDF.