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Friday, January 25, 2013
President Obama's Infamous "Peace Quote" To The People
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
God Wants Segregation
Reverend Dr. Phil Snider (seen above), of Brentwood Christian Church in Springfield, Mo., cited a speech regarding a pending gay rights ordinance.
During Mr. Snider's speech he apologized when he seemed to veer off track while trying to make his point on gay rights, but instead admitted that his speech on the biblical justifications against gay rights ordinances, were actually taken from speeches written over the course of multiple decades about civil rights for African-Americans.
Mr. Snider's exact words during his moment of correction were,
1:28 - "When you run into conflict with God's established order you have trouble. You do not produce harmony, you produce destruction and trouble and our city is in the greatest danger that it has ever been and it's history. The reason is we have gotten away from the bible of our four father's. You see the right of segregation - - I'm sorry, hold on. The right of segregation is clearly established by the holy scriptures, both by precept and example."
2:00 - (Interruption by authority) "One minute."
2:01 - "I'm sorry, I've brought the wrong notes with me this evening. Ah, I've borrowed my argument from the wrong century. It turns out what I've been reading to you this whole time, are direct quotes from white preachers from the 1950's and the 1960's, all in support of racial segregation. All I have done is simply take out the phrase "racial integration", and substituted it with the phrase "gay rights".
I guess the arguments I've been hearing around Springfield lately sounded so similar to these, that I got them confused. I hope you will not make the same mistake. I hope you will stand on the right side of history. Thank you."
2:00 - (Interruption by authority) "One minute."
2:01 - "I'm sorry, I've brought the wrong notes with me this evening. Ah, I've borrowed my argument from the wrong century. It turns out what I've been reading to you this whole time, are direct quotes from white preachers from the 1950's and the 1960's, all in support of racial segregation. All I have done is simply take out the phrase "racial integration", and substituted it with the phrase "gay rights".
I guess the arguments I've been hearing around Springfield lately sounded so similar to these, that I got them confused. I hope you will not make the same mistake. I hope you will stand on the right side of history. Thank you."
This speech took place August 13, 2012, at the Springfield City Council, in regards to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Apparently, Mr. Snider felt he needed to go before the council and make a case of why gay and lesbians shouldn't have their personal rights and to seal the deal, he decided to incorporate scripture from the holy Bible to prove his point.
However, because Mr. Snider was so caught off guard by his own notes he had to quickly explain his position. So he told the truth of his scripture notes coming from the 1950's and 1960's, racist white preachers. Wow!
Apparently, Mr. Snider felt he needed to go before the council and make a case of why gay and lesbians shouldn't have their personal rights and to seal the deal, he decided to incorporate scripture from the holy Bible to prove his point.
However, because Mr. Snider was so caught off guard by his own notes he had to quickly explain his position. So he told the truth of his scripture notes coming from the 1950's and 1960's, racist white preachers. Wow!
Did the Reverend not read the entire scripture all the way through before deciding to use it? How could he not know what the scripture cited?
It sounds as if Mr. Snider read the first few sentences and immediately equated it to homosexuality. The crazy part is, he actually uses racist scriptures/notes from racist white pastors to teach his congregation. And we wonder why so much hate exists. It exists because we'll always have people teaching it.
It sounds as if Mr. Snider read the first few sentences and immediately equated it to homosexuality. The crazy part is, he actually uses racist scriptures/notes from racist white pastors to teach his congregation. And we wonder why so much hate exists. It exists because we'll always have people teaching it.
The social stigma for gays is so reminiscent of civil rights for blacks, that many people often use the phrase "gay is the new black", which is how this blog received it's title. Some people are offended by this phrase because they feel being black shouldn't be a sin, but that being gay is due to what it says in the Bible.
It was interesting to discover that Mr. Snider's scripture tools for teaching, actually hid centuries ago secrets of how racist white pastors taught their churchgoers that the separation of races is what God commanded.
Where are these Bibles coming from, and how is it that white preachers were able to interject their ideas so easily? Who centuries ago, placed and continues to place these oppressive supposed "rules of law" within the Bible?
This latest piece of revelation will call into question, what is really written in all Bibles? And why do writings in the Bible change so much?
Who has had in the past and who currently has the authority, to make revisions to the Bible?
Why is it that white men and/or Republicans seem to always generate racism throughout history?
Are all the social stigma's that currently plague the future of our country, brought upon us by hypocritical and deceitful lies used by man to cause division among the races, or did God truly feel that segregation and racism were key components to forming a civil society?
It was interesting to discover that Mr. Snider's scripture tools for teaching, actually hid centuries ago secrets of how racist white pastors taught their churchgoers that the separation of races is what God commanded.
Where are these Bibles coming from, and how is it that white preachers were able to interject their ideas so easily? Who centuries ago, placed and continues to place these oppressive supposed "rules of law" within the Bible?
This latest piece of revelation will call into question, what is really written in all Bibles? And why do writings in the Bible change so much?
Who has had in the past and who currently has the authority, to make revisions to the Bible?
Why is it that white men and/or Republicans seem to always generate racism throughout history?
Are all the social stigma's that currently plague the future of our country, brought upon us by hypocritical and deceitful lies used by man to cause division among the races, or did God truly feel that segregation and racism were key components to forming a civil society?
Common sense really; but I'm still looking to get my questions answered.
2012 LA
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Hospital Discriminates Against Pregnant Lesbian Couple
Domestic partners Brittany Leon and Terri-Ann Simonelli, stated that Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, didn't grant Simonelli decision-making power when Leon had complications during her pregnancy.
Click here to see article in it's entirety.
Click here to see article in it's entirety.
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Anti-Gay Letter From A Father To His Gay Son Goes Viral
A vicious letter sent from a father to his newly out and proud gay son, has recently gone viral.
This letter has spread to several LGBTQ sites and remains a constant reminder of why marriage equality -- and equality for Gay and lesbians period is so necessary.
This letter has spread to several LGBTQ sites and remains a constant reminder of why marriage equality -- and equality for Gay and lesbians period is so necessary.
The letter states: "James: This is a difficult but necessary letter to write. I hope your telephone call was not to receive my blessing for the degrading of your lifestyle. I have fond memories of our ties together, but that is all in the past.
Don't expect any further conversations with me. No communication at all. I will not come to visit, nor do I want you in my house. You've made your choice, though wrong it may be. God did not intend for this unnatural lifestyle. If you choose not to attend my funeral, my friends and family will understand. Have a good birthday and a good life. No present exchanges will be accepted.
Goodbye, Dad."
Don't expect any further conversations with me. No communication at all. I will not come to visit, nor do I want you in my house. You've made your choice, though wrong it may be. God did not intend for this unnatural lifestyle. If you choose not to attend my funeral, my friends and family will understand. Have a good birthday and a good life. No present exchanges will be accepted.
Goodbye, Dad."
How can a parent disown their child, as if he were never a son?
So his fond memories are good enough even though his son is still alive and well? And if the father's family and friends will understand why his son chooses not to attend his funeral, then does that mean they all think and feel the same way as this parent?
At the end of the letter the parent had the nerve to still call himself Dad!?
That title was obviously revoked, when he decided to disown his son.
So his fond memories are good enough even though his son is still alive and well? And if the father's family and friends will understand why his son chooses not to attend his funeral, then does that mean they all think and feel the same way as this parent?
At the end of the letter the parent had the nerve to still call himself Dad!?
That title was obviously revoked, when he decided to disown his son.
2012 LA
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Proud Of The 21 Out And Proud Olympic Athletes!
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
New Gay Music Video Hits The Lime Light
Indie rapper Murs, released a new music video for the single “Animal Style” in which he kisses another man.
The west coast emcee Murs plays the part of Roderick, a high school student who is in love with another male student in his school. The lyrics take you through the lives of Roderick and his secret boyfriend Jonathan; how they break up because friends find out, and the dramatic ending to their love story.
The west coast emcee Murs plays the part of Roderick, a high school student who is in love with another male student in his school. The lyrics take you through the lives of Roderick and his secret boyfriend Jonathan; how they break up because friends find out, and the dramatic ending to their love story.
Rapper Murs is known and
very respected in the underground music scene. As a member of the west
coast group Living Legends, Murs has released over 20 records in a
seven-plus year span.
I commend Murs for giving light to yet another topic that has long plagued our outlook on the LGBTQ community. This story is a real story, and one that the gay community can relate too. Through this video, I can only hope that homophobic individuals become educated about the lives of LGBTQ people.
Some homophobic rhetoric sounds like this: "If you're gay, then you're not a "real" man."
My response: "And what defines a real man? How about this, "real" men shouldn't have to cover up their sexuality by co-existing with a woman for front, only to infect the woman as a result of living a double life."
My response: "And what defines a real man? How about this, "real" men shouldn't have to cover up their sexuality by co-existing with a woman for front, only to infect the woman as a result of living a double life."
"This video will make our children think being gay is acceptable." My response: "And why should it be illegal?"
"This video will poison our children's minds!"
My response: "As opposed to video games, television, divorce, gang affiliations, drugs, racism, diseases, homelessness, suicide, discrimination, bullying, pedophiles etc. My point is, there are way more issues detrimental to a child's advancement then who they fall in love with. Falling in love is natural. Getting your heart broken is natural. This is apart of life."
My response: "As opposed to video games, television, divorce, gang affiliations, drugs, racism, diseases, homelessness, suicide, discrimination, bullying, pedophiles etc. My point is, there are way more issues detrimental to a child's advancement then who they fall in love with. Falling in love is natural. Getting your heart broken is natural. This is apart of life."
"All gay people should be killed!"
My response: "Then I guess that means exterminating all of human civilization because as we all should know, heterosexual's help to produce gay children.
Actually, God produces gay children, that's why the cycle will never end! God will continue to bless couples with gay children, until people aren't ignorant to the fact that gay and lesbians are not mistakes.
My response: "Then I guess that means exterminating all of human civilization because as we all should know, heterosexual's help to produce gay children.
Actually, God produces gay children, that's why the cycle will never end! God will continue to bless couples with gay children, until people aren't ignorant to the fact that gay and lesbians are not mistakes.
If love is supposed to outweigh, surpass, and completely submerge all evil, then why does hate still strongly exist?
Think about it. If God is love, why is it so hard to simply love? And who says God's love is limited to a select group of people? This kind of thinking had to have come from somewhere, right?
It's even more interesting that the current American presidential election seems to portray the exact hate filled messages.
We have one candidate wanting to help 100% of the country without discrimination, hesitation, or judgement. Then, we have the other candidate who wishes to only help a select group of people, the 2 percent, all while discriminating, judging, and placing burdensome cruelty amongst the majority.
Think about it. If God is love, why is it so hard to simply love? And who says God's love is limited to a select group of people? This kind of thinking had to have come from somewhere, right?
It's even more interesting that the current American presidential election seems to portray the exact hate filled messages.
We have one candidate wanting to help 100% of the country without discrimination, hesitation, or judgement. Then, we have the other candidate who wishes to only help a select group of people, the 2 percent, all while discriminating, judging, and placing burdensome cruelty amongst the majority.
Now where does this divisiveness come from again?
2012 LA
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Intriguing Information On Rachel Maddow
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
Congressman Barney Frank Weds Longtime Boyfriend
US Representative soon-to-be-retired Barney Frank (seen above-l), has wed his longtime boyfriend Jim ready (seen above-r).
The seventy-two year old congressman married his 42 year old love in Newton, Massachusetts; the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004.
The seventy-two year old congressman married his 42 year old love in Newton, Massachusetts; the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004.
James Ready a carpenter and welder met Frank in 2005, in which he declared his crush for the congressman stating, "I told him I had a crush on him for 20 years."
Barney Frank is America's first US representative ever to be in an open same-sex union.
Barney Frank is America's first US representative ever to be in an open same-sex union.
Ready stated that he hopes his marriage to Frank, will inspire other gay teens currently struggling with their identity.
Congrats to the newly married couple!
2012 LA
The 2008 presidential election ignited my passion to start a blog, and as a result 4 more blogs were birthed. Yes I'm opinionated and somewhat controversial, but always with the best intentions. Blogging is my way of forming conversation around relevant topics.
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