The Case for Living Out of the Broom Closet
...she was convinced there was something mentally wrong with people who were gay, and so a “gay lifestyle†should be legally discouraged. When I asked why, she said, “Well, look at all of them. They go marching in parades in leather thongs and makeup. That’s not normal public behavior.†It surprised me because her...
Kirk Cameron and Free Speech
...red that all through high school my guy friends kept saying Mr. Carter was gay; they’d even make jokes about how conservative his parents and his church were and yet he’d somehow ended up “that way†anyhow, as if remaining gay was some perverse obstinacy on Mr. Carter’s part. I’d always defended him –...
Anti-bullying Legislation Stymied by Righteousness
...ou not. “The [Michigan] law…offers a loophole to those who want to bully gay students or anyone else they don’t like. All they need to do, according to the newly passed legislation, is claim that their bullying was based on “a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction.â€â€ — Brad Hirschfield at The Washington...
The Handkerchief Assumption*
...and what we’re capable of in a word or two. Male artist? Clearly he’s gay, liberal, and agnostic, with a great hair cut, great dance moves, and a long list of sexual partners. Catholic? Poor, lots of kids, pacifist, pro-life, votes Democrat (when s/he votes), and under-educated. Conservative? Hard-hearted, old, male, watches Fox News...
Responding to The Response
...to hear a message of how Jesus is the only god, we need to quit accepting gay people and Roe vs. Wade, and we need to put the Ten Commandments back in public school classrooms. I want to be clear that I’m not opposed to prayer meetings – I’m glad people are praying for...
Newt-G and I Agree On Something. Oh, And It’s Snowing in Tartarus
...is not anyone else’s gosh-darned business. This doesn’t apply only to gay rights, but to a myriad of issues the government has no business dictating to us. Why, oh WHY do we give a flying crap what other people do when it has zero effect on our own lives? If some other woman is...
Princess Lessons from Julia Sugarbaker
...œterminator†at 3:52]. Scenario:   Someone says something catty about gay rights or homosexuality in general. Geez, there sure are a lot of catty jerks out there, huh? WWJD:   No patience required. Force this jerk in question to face their prejudices and then introduce them to your backside (aka show them...
Walking the Talk: Explaining Heathenry to an Adoption Agency
...dges in Houston who prevent children in their system from being adopted by gay couples. I knew the things I said to my caseworkers about faith would have real implications for my very near future. I admit, I was nervous about this conversation. It’s easy(ish) to come out strong and proud on the Internet,...
Boy Oh Boycott: Making a Left Decision for the Right Reasons
...seemed a natural outcome that I stop buying Chick-fil-a because I support gay marriage. But…after my knee jerked — and it jerked high — I pushed it down. And thought about who I’d be boycotting. I’ve written about my last year and how much of it was a time of suck. For many many...
According to some people, I am an accidental serial killer. Or, why I don’t believe a fertilized egg is a person.
...clusion that clearly, the best solution is for everybody to only engage in gay sex. Then, and only then, can we women guarantee that our wombs aren’t death chambers, there are no children without two parent families, and nobody has to suffer unduly for a bundle of cells. Prevent Abortion–Be Gay!! (Think that slogan...
Calling on Faith in the Most Mundane Places
...ve the whole thing done with). After testifying I haven’t had sex with a gay junkie in England during Mad Cow disease (seriously… the questions they ask…) and passing the finger prick test (yay!), I wind up in a chair with my feet propped up, my arm out, and a really nice lady rubbing...
