I saw an incredible documentary during the LGBT Film festival called "For the Bible Tells Me So," and it's showing again during the Milwaukee International Film Festival. I urge everyone in the city to see it.

The documentary reveals how anti-gay bias is based solely on a misinterpretation of the Bible by profiling five American families, including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson. It shows how people of strong faith came around to varying degrees to accept their gay child -- unfortunately in one family situation when it was too late.

I saw this film with two gay friends and a "straight" friend, and all four of us laughed, cheered and wept during this film. We walked away deeply saddened by the reality of being gay in America -- especially for those coming out to religious families -- but we also felt a sense of hopefulness.

After all, if these conservative codgers learned to understand and accept gay people, anyone can. Jesus certainly would have, right?