Comments on: Winnipeg minister guilty in reparative therapy case

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:14:19 +0000

Fromer Prov Man - Thanks, fixed.
I know ACTS is helping smaller seminiaries join up with like denominations and work together. It’s hard to know what these colleges adhere too.

David, that had to be very difficult. Evangelicals are cruel in their fear and rejection and as you say teach people too hide. That is far removed from what Christ requires of us, we have a great deal to learn. Go under the mercy.

By: David

David — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:38:28 +0000

As Prov’s first openly gay student all I can say is, I thank God for the fact that this wasn’t me. I’m also hopeful that the School will take seriously the fact that their current stance against gays only serves teach their servants how to fear, hide, and weep, instead of think, live and serve like they advertise.

I spent many nights and days bawling my eyes out because Of things involving coming out. The school and the evangelical Church really need to learn that we’re fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, even if they don’t like who we fall in love with.

By: Former Prov man

Former Prov man — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:57:13 +0000

I have read with interest your blog regarding Terry. I am sadden by the whole situation as once again a well respected leader has brought shame to the name of Christ. I have known Terry during my time at Providence and my prayers go to both the victim and his family and Terry’s family who must be devistated.

One note on your entry - Providence is not ‘holiness/petecostal’ school by any means - although they work with many denominations - if anything the greater group is Mennonite and Baptist.

Knowing the school and the counselling program - no one would approve of what Terry did - nor would they ever advocate such counselling styles regardless of their stand on the homosexual issue.

By: alixandart

alixandart — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:07:20 +0000

very interesting blog and topic as well. I guess the gay and suicide issues are equally prevalent in Singapore as with Canada. Very interesting blog you have here. We will be continuing to read yr entries

God bless you =)

By: Bene Diction

Bene Diction — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:38:03 +0000

I agree, far more than two people are hurt and it is important to understand.

The suicide rate is alarming in religious famlies who strive for perfect.

Mr. Lewis may well be a suicide risk himself.

You said the victim is alive to sue.
Is this now going to civil court?

There is no ‘allegedly’ ma’am.
…although, may, allegedly, perhaps…

Mr. Lewis was charged and has been found guilty of sexual assault under Section 271 of The Criminal Code of Canada.

No different if his victim had been a female family friend, client, student or parishoner.
It is important to understand sexual assault is a crime involving abuse of power and trust.
Lewis had the options to plead, appear before a judge, or judge and jury, he has the option to appeal.
The pre-sentencing report will look at several factors.

Mr. Lewis has been convicted, not sued.

By: Mrs. Hillybilly

Mrs. Hillybilly — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:28:37 +0000

I know you are just doing your job and reporting things but this article did not just ruin 2 lives (the victim and the student). Mr. Lewis has since gone on to council married couples and he has saved the lives of a few marriages. I would hope that we could consider that under all circumstances there is a reason. Although it may appear that he allegedly ruined this student’s life he perhaps saved it as well because the student is alive to sue him. In many “religious” families there is such a great pressure to be the “perfect Christan” and this can create suicidal thoughts. It is just unfortunate that this happened since he was doing so much good now.