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Christian Leaders Scapegoat Gays on Marriage
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 15:29:44 in Politics
“I don't think marriage is a horrible thing! What I think is horrible is the espousing of "lifelong commitment" as some sort of litmus test when the people espousing it are not passing it themselves. I don't personally care if somebody who can marry wants to do it 1000 times but that same person had best not be preaching about some unbreakable sacred bond that occurs through marrying if they're not living up to it themselves. I wish everyone who did marry put forth the effort to stay married in that "lifelong" way, but that's my own preference -- all I am saying is if "lifelong commitment" is a prerequisite for being able to marry, straight people are far from living up to it.”
IGNSTHMD replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 16:13:05
“you are thinking to small”
Christian Leaders Scapegoat Gays on Marriage
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 14:14:34 in Politics
“"pledging lifelong commitment" -- If only this was the example that straight people were presenting, I might buy more of their argument(s). There is very little "lifelong" about the way straight people conduct marriage in this modern society, multiple marriages are the norm now. There is currently a commercial airing frequently on TV about some woman finding "Mr Right" as her "second husband" that epitomizes the loss of such an ideal, this "lifelong" claim. Were their behaviors more in line with what they preach, I could give them more credence -- in particular since it is *our* behaviors ("lifestyle") they condemn with such vehemence.”
nolookpass replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 14:37:35
“And the children of these broken marriages are emotionally hurt. It is a sad thing, but what is your solution. To allow more people to marry and thus increase the chances of divorce and thus hurting more children.
Doesnt make sense to me if you think marriage is such a horrible thing then you should not wish it on more people.”
Doesnt make sense to me if you think marriage is such a horrible thing then you should not wish it on more people.”
Why the Palin "Hate Affair" Will Backfire
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 11:48:52 in Politics
“I really don't think the problem with Palin is misogyny. If anything, she benefits because she is a woman -- any man who conducted himself the way she has, with the contradictions and lies, the juvenile mentality and vindictiveness, simply would not be given any credence -- he would be flat out ignored and any hopes he had of being taken seriously would be ludicrous. Palin's appeal or non-appeal is based on the type of person she is or isn't, not her being a woman.”
maryyooch replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 12:40:30
“If Palin were a man we would have never heard about her after she lost the election.”
DebM replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 12:07:11
“Agreed. Our extreme dislike over this woman isn't because of misogyny. It's not that she's a woman. It's that she's a woman who is hypocritical, vindictive, not to mention dumber than a doorposts, yet cloaks herself in her "Christian beliefs" and sexuality as a means of getting ahead. Yet when someone calls her on her sexuality, she cries foul. And her "Christian beliefs" don't even come close to resembling the kind, loving and accepting sort of person I expect a true Christian to be.”
motherforpeace replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 12:03:05
“So so true.”
Mackenzie Phillips Slept With Her Dad
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 14:15:52 in Living
“It's also usual that "small" sexual degradations of a MOTHER toward her SON lead to a diminished sense of self. Too few examine the effects of sexualization and degradation on boys as they grow up, I guess we're supposed to be "stronger" or something. Not to diminish the higher frequency of fathers versus daughters, but it happens with mothers and sons, too. The other key thing people overlook when it comes to either or both parent is that incest does not only take on a physical form, there are many incestuous intimacies that can wreck the soul that have nothing to do with the physical.”
Why Other People's Marriages Are Our Business
Commented Jun 29, 2009 at 13:22:55 in Politics
“If you want to know what marriage is about, take a look at what people fight over during a divorce.”
Pupadup4oBama replied on Jun 29, 2009 at 15:37:22
“that's a rather sad statement.”
jhNY replied on Jun 29, 2009 at 15:08:26
“And I can only suppose that if you want to know what driving a car is about, you should study car wrecks.”
Does the Bible Inspire Hate and Intolerance?
Commented Jun 22, 2009 at 16:37:28 in Living
“The Bible itself is not responsible for the hatred spewed forth in its name. People who have hate in their hearts will find a means to justify it. They so often choose The Bible because it has to be taken on faith and is not easily proven nor disproved. It presents an unreality that people can then interpret and communicate how they wish, stopping any arguments or interruptive realities with proclaiming it as "God's Word" or something similar. People forget that Jesus Christ is but a major character in The Bible, there are many very dark, violent sections that a weak mind can take away and run with. Using The Bible to hate really misses its point, and aggressively maintaining that hatred is justified by The Divine when its behaviors are primarily borne out of human failings fogs over its true source. Humans need to justify the ugly aspects of our nature, and the way The Bible is written allows them to do that.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 10:22:12 in Politics
“"Fleshly desires" is all there is to it, eh? You sure sell your heterosexuality short with such an assertion.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 10:20:07 in Politics
“So if it has "absolutely nothing" to with "equality" and "Constitutional rights", what does it have to do with? Make your case, I'm waiting.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 10:16:53 in Politics
“This faux argument is just stupid. It shows a serious lack of thought on your part, sorry to say.”
Will the Fight Over Gay Marriage Be the End of Right vs. Left Thinking?
Commented Jun 02, 2009 at 10:15:42 in Politics
“Which laws of nature? There appear to be plenty of them you are yet to consider.”
It Is Not A Matter of If, But Only A Matter of When
Commented May 28, 2009 at 17:13:46 in Politics
“Could you *please* spell marriage correctly??? Thank you.”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 16:10:03 in Politics
“The only "trip" here is that you cloak your concern as being about the children when it appears more to boil down to you just don't like something that isn't your idea of "normal". You operate under the assumption that gay families being unusual is going to damage the kids, but coming from unusual families is usually only a hindrance when a child comes up against closed-minded, judgmental people. If you're so concerned about the children, why not invest your energy in making the world a better place instead of pretending to wring your hands about what are really your own prejudices?”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 16:03:05 in Politics
“True but only to a point on two counts: (1) Straights can't know what it's like to be gay, but gays are constantly confronted with the straight world and it is constantly lorded over us what we are *not* and how we are *not* so while we can only assume what being straight is like, straight people rarely have to give what being gay is or isn't much thought and (2) when you say "don't even want to know" about who is gay or not you reveal your prejudice against those of us who have the unfortunate circumstance of being recognizably gay. Too many straight folks recoil when they can tell someone is gay, even if that person is not necessarily effeminate or flamboyant. That prejudice permeates your assertions.”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 13:50:07 in Politics
“Indeed, my uncle who is the most vocal opponent against gay marriage in my family is on his SIXTH "marriage". "Sanctity", eh? Please.”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 13:48:44 in Politics
“I have often said that homosexuality is one of nature's methods of population control. There needs to be a certain number of a population who do *not* reproduce or overpopulation will kill off the species. I wish more people could consider that, perhaps indeed we homosexuals are part of God's plan for the world...”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 13:46:30 in Politics
“It's not *that* you disagree with us, it is *how* you disagree with us. Your arguments often do end up being hateful and bigoted, which is unfortunate. Too often, people won't budge when it comes to expanding their views of reality, and their impatience with that often leads them to grab at straws.
As for your assertion that sexual organs are created to go specifically together, please explain why oral sex has become known as "The Goodbye Kiss" and so commonplace and casual amongst heterosexual teens -- if they only can do specific things, why is that so possible?”
As for your assertion that sexual organs are created to go specifically together, please explain why oral sex has become known as "The Goodbye Kiss" and so commonplace and casual amongst heterosexual teens -- if they only can do specific things, why is that so possible?”
Why Childless Straight Couples Make the Case for Gay Marriage
Commented May 28, 2009 at 13:40:29 in Politics
“I wish more people who look back over the years and see the cyclical aspects of what is going on and see how marriage itself has changed so very much just in a few short decades.”
Why Gay Marriage Is Important for All Americans
Commented May 27, 2009 at 16:46:47 in Politics
“But there are plenty of "sins" that are perfectly legal, and anyone committing any of the many "sins" which are not legal can still marry. Even a convicted child molester serving time in prison can marry as long as it is to someone of the opposite sex. To rely on "sin" as the reason is not only moot, but hypocritical -- not one of those conservative "Christians" is without sin himself. Not one.”
Why Gay Marriage Is Important for All Americans
Commented May 27, 2009 at 16:41:34 in Politics
“Excuse me, what "lifestyle"?”
helen replied on May 27, 2009 at 18:03:00
“I think he's talking about the lifestyle to be beaten, denied jobs and housing, have sexual slurs directed against you, and be considered a lower life form. Yes, that is a lifestyle all gay people willingly choose! NOT!”
Cheney Should Remember -- Really Remember -- Our Fallen Troops
Commented May 25, 2009 at 15:43:01 in Politics
“Cheney would not know about such sacrifice if came up and bit him in his butt. His view of the casualties of war has been clear from the start of these wars, they do not matter to him. These wars are laden with scandals benefiting his big business cronies and he should hang his head in shame, only he has none. He keeps the focus on torture and the USA being "safe" to deflect from the misleading ways he led us into these wars, and to make himself feel important. His only importance in history will be his serving as an example of remorseless arrogance that not only did not make the USA "safer" but put us in greater danger because of the ways he led us into war and who he chose to go to war against.”
American Idol? Try Christian Idol
Commented May 21, 2009 at 10:52:43 in Entertainment
“I'm indifferent to American Idol overall but it does surprise me immensely that the "Christian" demographic even watches this show! None of the fundies I know of would ever deign to watch something like this, the music and attitude is entirely secular and riddled with many of the "sins" they stay on the lookout for.”
hp blogger Michael Giltz replied on May 21, 2009 at 22:33:02
“Almost every demo imaginable votes for Idol -- it's been the #1 show in the country for six straight years, which is a record I believe. Idol is great family programming and the born again Christians I know watch it and do have an interest spotting their own just like I wonder if anyone is gay and play special attention to them. I don't know any fundamentalists personally but "Christian" covers a lot more than the fundamentalists. Did you know a majority of people who identify themselves as evangelical support a woman's right to choose, for example? Don't limit "Christians" to the far right.”
Lochmon replied on May 21, 2009 at 11:15:34
“Yeah, why are Christians voting for idols?”
American Idol 2009 -- If I'm Being Honest
Commented May 21, 2009 at 10:44:21 in Entertainment
“I'm going to puke if one more person inserts the words "gay" or "homophobia" into why Adam Lambert did not win!!! He did not win because in the end he did not get enough votes, who KNOWS why???”
Brenda Vaccaro replied on May 21, 2009 at 12:12:21
“That's where you are wrong. He did not get as many votes because young teeny boppers and even some people on these posts repeatedly (and I mean many, many times) dialed in for Kris. Had it been one person, one vote, Kris probably would not have made the top 6.”
Gathering Storm: Miss California Trying to Redefine Traditional Breasts for the Rest of Us
Commented May 02, 2009 at 14:34:38 in Politics
“Exactly. "Biblically correct" is not something she appears to know much about.”
Gathering Storm: Miss California Trying to Redefine Traditional Breasts for the Rest of Us
Commented May 02, 2009 at 14:32:10 in Politics
“Her usage of the phrase "Biblically correct" boggles the mind -- if one refers to The Bible for what marriage is or is not, they are going to find not only several versions but versions that have been outlawed.”
Does the First Amendment Protect Dog Snuff Films?
Commented Apr 30, 2009 at 06:09:27 in Politics
“This is horrifying! Who do I contact to inform them that people don't want this to be legal?”
JohnFromCensornati replied on Apr 30, 2009 at 08:38:38
“Your congressional representatives, of course. The Supremes do not care about your opinion.”
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