Blacks & AIDS Newsweek Cover Story

[ladygreek]

Between Wolfman and Doggy the intellectual stimulation has gone through the roof. Kudos.

My response will not be from a biblical perspective, because very honestly I am not a student of the Bible. My perceptions are as long-time AIDS volunteer. (Doggy knows where I am coming from.)

Over the years I have seen the church react in both extremes--as a haven for homosexuality relationships (albeit behind somewhat closed doors, but still the vehicle through which sexual relationships were formed) and as a intensely homophobic institution. I believe, from what I have seen, that the church has taken strides in settling down in the middle. I see more AIDS ministries and collaborations in getting the prevention message out. I see more ministering to those affected by AIDS without fire and brimstone judgment.

A lot of this is because of the Balm in Gilead and the trainings it has provided to churches over the years. Personally, I am pleased with the progress I have seen with churches stepping up to the plate. Is there still more they can do--sure, but imo they are getting there.

Now as for the whole article itself--it shows that we need ALL of the institutions of the Black community to fight this pandemic--not just the churches.