Denver's the place for me
Ashley Moreland/Online Reporter
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: Writers Outlet
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The Charleston area has a few museums and historical sites. Lincoln Log Cabin, for example, is an interesting place to visit; however, it never really changes. I've visited it a couple of times.
The first time was neat, but from then on it didn't really do anything for me. Exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science are constantly changing; each visit would be a completely different experience. There are also many other museums in Denver, including the Iraq Museum, which I would love to visit when I go back to Denver over Christmas break.
Not only is there much more cultural diversity in Denver than Charleston, the religious experience, for me at least, was a lot different. On Sunday morning I went to Laura's church, Open Door Community Church, which is a non-denominational, gay-affirming church.
While I have a rather liberal pastor here in Charleston who accepts and supports me and my lifestyle, I still take my rainbow pin off my book bag and feel unable to fully be who I truly am out of fear of being shunned by other members of the church. At Open Door, a large majority of the congregation was composed of homosexuals and Laura and I felt comfortable holding hands as we worshiped God.
I've enjoyed my time at Eastern and this small (well, large for me) town, but I'm ready to move on. I plan to go back to Denver over spring break and visit a couple more times before I graduate next December. Then, as soon as I retire my school books and spend Christmas with my family, I'm headed to Denver to start the next chapter of my life.
The first time was neat, but from then on it didn't really do anything for me. Exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science are constantly changing; each visit would be a completely different experience. There are also many other museums in Denver, including the Iraq Museum, which I would love to visit when I go back to Denver over Christmas break.
Not only is there much more cultural diversity in Denver than Charleston, the religious experience, for me at least, was a lot different. On Sunday morning I went to Laura's church, Open Door Community Church, which is a non-denominational, gay-affirming church.
While I have a rather liberal pastor here in Charleston who accepts and supports me and my lifestyle, I still take my rainbow pin off my book bag and feel unable to fully be who I truly am out of fear of being shunned by other members of the church. At Open Door, a large majority of the congregation was composed of homosexuals and Laura and I felt comfortable holding hands as we worshiped God.
I've enjoyed my time at Eastern and this small (well, large for me) town, but I'm ready to move on. I plan to go back to Denver over spring break and visit a couple more times before I graduate next December. Then, as soon as I retire my school books and spend Christmas with my family, I'm headed to Denver to start the next chapter of my life.
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