Some have mentioned my silence of late.
I have been thinking, delving, formulating.
Many hard thoughts have been in my head,
and I wasn't sure that any of them
would be edifying or challenging.
My father's e-mail to me this morning
sums up how I am struggling to think
how I am struggling to push through/past/beyond
the issues of the hour.
Steph
Hang in there and don't make the same mistake they are making by separating
because of a difference on a non-essential matter. I know its hard when they
attack and label as enemies of the gospel those you love and admire.
Remember to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Also
remember you are called to be a student at this time and don't have to, or
need to, take on the whole university tradition. Learn all you can and try
understand where they are coming from. Love them even when they do not love back. Their motivation is to protect the purity of the gospel and that is
good. They are jealous for the gospel and that is not a bad thing....
If you went to a school that was more tolerant then you would be frustrated
over the things which they tolerate. So we can't win because we will always
can find something we dissagree with.
I will pray for you and am already glad to see that God is giving you insight.
You know the right thing to do. Love those who persecute you.
I love you.
Dad.