september 27, 2014

We live in a world and in a time that focuses on news that is negative, partisan, and often hateful. We hear again and again how politicians and the nation are becoming more and more polarized in their beliefs and are finding less common ground. The coverage is filled constantly with stories of bickering, fundamentalism, and a general lack of sensitivity. The New Orleans Times-Picayune/NOLA.com wants to change that.

A few days ago, they highlighted the story of Christians who are pushing for LGBTQ rights in this country. Cole Avery, a reporter at NOLA.com, spoke with a New Orleans resident names Aaron Viles who says he feels that his faith calls him to support all people, and fight for their right to be protected and acknowledged under the law, and in society as a whole, 

"Set the culture wars aside. It drags Jesus' name through the mud. It diminishes our faith because that's what people think Christianity is about." - Aaron Viles