To the editor:
Re: "Going to church at a community centre," May 15.
[Columnist Fiona] Hughes asks the question of readers, "Where do you draw the line?" Apparently the concept of inclusion she claims to be lacking in some churches applies only to those who share similar values and beliefs to those she holds.
Perhaps Ms. Hughes might find the gospel of grace demonstrated in the person and work of Jesus Christ taught at such evangelical churches - to which she pays "little or no attention" - to actually be more inclusive than she thought possible. For instance, a reading of John's Gospel (8: 1-12) will reveal that Jesus himself draws a line that includes more people than his religious contemporaries thought possible. I certainly hope others, Ms Hughes included, discover the surprisingly inclusive nature of God's mercy, compassion and justice found in Jesus Christ.
Rev. Andrew Cheung, Harvest City Church
