Thrivent is a member owned organization. And as such, members are given the opportunity to support organizations that are near and dear to their heart. That opportunity was expanded in the past several years to include “secular” organizations – not just church affiliated organizations. This becomes a slippery slope for any organization. We cannot all agree on everything – even in our own congregations! While I personally do not support this pro-choice organization, I do know that they provide other beneficial services. As a potential compromise, I would like to maybe see Thrivent work with this organization and put a restriction on how these funds can be used -that none can be used to support abortions or abortion related services. I think we need to look at ways to live harmoniously rather than everything being right or wrong. Does this now mean that we cannot support some not-for-profit medical clinics because they treat homosexuals? Or I can’t support the Boy Scouts because they allow homosexuals scouts? As Christians we are called to be tolerant and accepting and I believe we can hate the sin, yet still love the sinner. Let’s not jump to judgment on Thrivent because they honored a member or employees request that fell within the guidelines of the program. Thrivent corporately did not make that decision. Thrivent needs to hear suggestions from their members about how we can make this work, otherwise the solution may be to shut down the whole program – which would negatively impact a lot of really good organizations.