Freedom for all. And all means ALL.

Standing between an individual and their rights to civil liberties, means denying the call of every   member of a civilized society to pursue justice for all.  In a country where we pledge allegiance to a flag I proudly raise, a flag that boldly calls for freedom for all people through its red, white and blue stars and stripes, we as a society ought to feel compelled to offer the same inherent freedoms to each and every person regardless of sexuality.  I have earned the right to marry because I obey the laws of my community, state, and nation, and because I am of age to marry legally.  I have not earned a right to marry because I am heterosexual. 

My deep roots, planted firm in the soil of the gospels of Jesus Christ, provide my peace, my love for giving and serving, and also my passion for equal treatment of all people.  Jesus Christ, not once in the canonical gospels, speaks against those who are gay or lesbian.  As a matter of fact, he diligently pursued taking those people who were rejected, mistreated, and alienated by society, and pushing their issues to the forefront of community politics.  It is my hope that those leading this beautiful State of New York would not be fearful of change and difference, but accept those two things as blessings of God and a sign that society is moving forward.  I proudly stand for the rights of my LGBQT brothers and sisters. 

May the Peace of Christ Be In You,
Pastor Annette Snedaker