This song is about gay Christians. Many churches won't accept us. "The doors open wide to all straight men and women but they are not open to me." I grew up Baptist. I love the old hymns and I love God. I am a Christian, and I know that Jesus loves me, but it hurts that I am surrounded by church buildings on every corner but I am not welcome there.
The line "There are a few who would be true, out of love, and love is hard." Refers to the small number of churches and ministers who do welcome gays. They open their doors in love to all God's children. It is hard because other churches attack them. This line also refers to gay clergy who want to follow their calling out of love for God and for humanity but there are few places that will allow them to serve.
This song is about gay Christians. Many churches won't accept us. "The doors open wide to all straight men and women but they are not open to me." I grew up Baptist. I love the old hymns and I love God. I am a Christian, and I know that Jesus loves me, but it hurts that I am surrounded by church buildings on every corner but I am not welcome there.
The line "There are a few who would be true, out of love, and love is hard." Refers to the small number of churches and ministers who do welcome gays. They open their doors in love to all God's children. It is hard because other churches attack them. This line also refers to gay clergy who want to follow their calling out of love for God and for humanity but there are few places that will allow them to serve.