This week both The Portland Mercury and Just Out noted my note to "Concerned Oregonians." As careful observers of this blog will remember, Concerned Oregonians is an anti-gay, anti-civil rights organizations which sent a letter to my office asking for my help as a pastor in repealing two new state laws offering domestic partner benefits and banning discrimination in housing and employment for gays and lesbians. I said no. My thanks to The Portland Mercury and Just Out for helping to remind Oregonians that the Christian faith isn't entirely made up of narrow minded bigots who promote hate and intolerance. In fact, Jesus preached compassion and love for all. Even poor JustADog.