As Christians, we believe with deepest sincerity that the embrace of homosexual practice, along with other sins, keeps people out of the kingdom of God. And if our society celebrates it, we can’t both be caring and not say anything. Too much is at stake. This means it is an oversimplification to say that Christians — or conservative evangelicals — are simply against homosexuality. We are against any sin that restrains people from everlasting joy in God.

Jonathan Parnell

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood		Appetizers, Seafood	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	lb	Scallops, bay, washed
1	c	Bread crumbs, fresh, fine
3	tb	Parsley, fresh, minced
1/2	ts	Tarragon, dried
1/4	c	Celery, minced
2		Garlic, cloves, minced
28	oz	Artichoke bottoms, drained
		(2-14 oz cans)
		Oil, canola, for brushing
		On grill rack

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix scallops, bread crumbs, parsley, tarragon, celery and garlic in a bowl.
Gently mound filling into artichoke bottoms.
Prepare grill.  When coals are hot, set artichokes on grill rack, brushed
with oil, about 4 to 6 inches from heat source. Cover grill. Cook stuffed
artichokes for about 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque. Using a
long-handled spatula, transfer artichoke bottoms to serving dish. Serve
hot.
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