There is no us versus them
(Christian Week – December 10, 2010)
KAMPALA, UGANDA ✦ Two friends. One’s confessing a secret. He’s crying. Blubbering. Hyperventilating. “You’ll be surprised,” he says.
“Don’t worry,” says his friend. “I know about things. Whatever you’ve done, you can tell me.”
“You’ll be surprised,” says the first.
“No, I won’t. Don’t worry. Who is she? What’s happened?”
“You’re making assumptions.”
“It’s okay. Whatever you’ve done to her. Come on. Just tell me.”
“I’m gay.”
Silence. Disbelief. Embarrassment.
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