We are helping to create opportunities for wholesome relationships when both young men and women, youth and elder, have the opportunity to dialogue openly about sexuality in a faith context. As a father, minister and politically active citizen listening to young people, I stand at the vanguard. I must continue to make sure the assumptions of our youth, especially our young men, are based in reality. I must work so that there are settings to talk about being strong, being male, being partners, being brothers, being uncles, husbands, friends. These are times to talk about men who make responsible reproductive choices.
Places of worship are appropriate for faith based dialogue about sexuality.
Faith communities must continue to open its doors to the youth on his way to manhood, and the substance abuser trying to turn the corner to accept his rightful place as contributing, responsible community members. It must make the connection between spirituality and sexuality, a valuable gift from God. The Summit is another place where those who have been lost and crying in the wilderness, can be found. It wasn't there for my son, it is, in its third year, however, there for yours. As for me, this work is an extension of the constantly maturing love I have for my children, and now my grandchildren and the children of the village.