(ChurchLeaders) The dean of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. has come under fire for inviting author and pastor Max Lucado, who does not support same-sex marriage, to speak at the LGBTQ-affirming church. Dean Randy Hollerith has defended his decision to allow Lucado to deliver a message at the church on Sunday, Feb. 7.
“We have to come out of our corners, find common ground where we can, and find ways to live with and see each other as the beloved children of God that we are,” said Hollerith in a statement to Kathleen Moore, who started a petition to rescind Lucado’s invitation. “We have all grown too accustomed in our silos and echo chambers. In order to start the process of rebuilding, we need to hear from each other.”