When I read a recent letter in the Reporter (“Article on same-sex marriage misrepresents all Christians”), I really felt that I needed to respond to Rev. Michael Anderson.

Being a Faithful Zionist Christian, I am very devoted to the reality of the Word of God. Although a Christian before 1997, I decided to study the Holy Bible full time and in-depth once retired.

There is no mystery here, only confusion caused by Christians who are not knowledgeable concerning our Holy Scripture. Christians who have opinions or ideas concerning what the Bible is saying are violating a tenet for Faithful understanding. This causes problems with Believers and nonbelievers alike. There are many errors taught by Christian church leaders every Sunday.

Marriage is only the uniting of one man and one woman in matrimony, as ordained by God. This new legislation for same-sex marriage is in opposition to Christianity and all Faithful Christians should be adverse to it.

That said, don’t lose any sleep over this law. This is only the beginning of many more issues that will be passed by the legislature/congress that are contrary to valid Christian teaching. You were told this before. Voters are to change those laws at the ballot box.

Christianity is the Faith of Love and Patience, (not hate) for all mankind, not picking and choosing only those who are like us.

But, within Christianity it is the responsibility of Church Elders to know Scripture and keep the Church leaders focused on the Truth, not their opinions, so as not to tread on the Word. The Bishop mentioned in this letter should have known better.

How can any Christian deny the Word so easily in a public venue, especially a leader?

Elder Ed Malkowski, Kirkland