Showing posts with label Gay Rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gay Rights. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
How Many?
So, how many quotes are there about homosexuality in the Bible?
Well, according to CARM, there are four. Given that they are one of the many wings of the American Taliban, believers in Republican Jesus, and have a direct line to what God thinks, saying that the Bible "doesn't speak of homosexuality very often" they should know of what the speak, right? So, four....that's 4 mentions of homosexuality.
How many times does the Bible say women should be submissive to their husbands?
That would be 29 times.
So, it seems to me that God places more importance on women submitting to their husbands as they do to Christ than homosexuality. If a woman does not do this, what happens?
This would be a great example of how the Bible is just plain wrong. Women are not second class citizens and should be treated equally (as everyone else is) in the eyes of God. Considering that the Bible was written by (flawed) men at a time long before equal rights, we have to adjust the teachings of the Bible and look past antiquated notions of gender and sex.
Oh, yeah...and how many verses are there on caring for the poor?
Anywhere from 100 to 300, depending upon how specific you want to get.
Well, according to CARM, there are four. Given that they are one of the many wings of the American Taliban, believers in Republican Jesus, and have a direct line to what God thinks, saying that the Bible "doesn't speak of homosexuality very often" they should know of what the speak, right? So, four....that's 4 mentions of homosexuality.
How many times does the Bible say women should be submissive to their husbands?
That would be 29 times.
So, it seems to me that God places more importance on women submitting to their husbands as they do to Christ than homosexuality. If a woman does not do this, what happens?
This would be a great example of how the Bible is just plain wrong. Women are not second class citizens and should be treated equally (as everyone else is) in the eyes of God. Considering that the Bible was written by (flawed) men at a time long before equal rights, we have to adjust the teachings of the Bible and look past antiquated notions of gender and sex.
Oh, yeah...and how many verses are there on caring for the poor?
Anywhere from 100 to 300, depending upon how specific you want to get.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Alternate Dimension?
Being a comic book and scifi fan, I often wonder how many other dimensions and realities exists that are parallel to our own. Are there alternate versions of myself or my family and friends? Today, I feel like I have slipped into an alternate dimension with these two headlines.
Pope Says Church Is ‘Obsessed’ With Gays, Abortion and Birth Control
Iranian New Year greetings leave Israelis perplexed, pleased
Seriously, WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON? Don't get me wrong...I'm happy but it's jarring after so much bull crap every day to see something as positive as both of these stories.
I supposed I could be a cynic and say the latter headline is just Iran trying to smooth over diplomatic relations with the United States and is representative of recent back channel communications over their nuclear weapons program. Still, though, even with that caveat it's quite shocking to hear something like that from an Iranian leader.
The Pope's comments certainly jibe with his overall philosophy of placing more importance on helping the poor and sick of the world rather than being inordinately preoccupied with sex. Certainly caring for the needy of the world is mentioned far more often in the Bible than homosexuality, abortion, and birth control so it's clear which is more important.
Sadly, I'm sure it won't be long now before the Pope is accused of not being a Christian.
Pope Says Church Is ‘Obsessed’ With Gays, Abortion and Birth Control
Iranian New Year greetings leave Israelis perplexed, pleased
Seriously, WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON? Don't get me wrong...I'm happy but it's jarring after so much bull crap every day to see something as positive as both of these stories.
I supposed I could be a cynic and say the latter headline is just Iran trying to smooth over diplomatic relations with the United States and is representative of recent back channel communications over their nuclear weapons program. Still, though, even with that caveat it's quite shocking to hear something like that from an Iranian leader.
The Pope's comments certainly jibe with his overall philosophy of placing more importance on helping the poor and sick of the world rather than being inordinately preoccupied with sex. Certainly caring for the needy of the world is mentioned far more often in the Bible than homosexuality, abortion, and birth control so it's clear which is more important.
Sadly, I'm sure it won't be long now before the Pope is accused of not being a Christian.
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abortion,
Catholic Church,
Contraception,
Gay Rights,
Iran,
Israel,
Pope Francis,
World News
Friday, September 20, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Proved Wrong-Again!
Hmm...perhaps I generalize too much about the South. Stories like this give me a tremendous amount of hope. And, for the second time this week, Colbert made me laugh my ass off!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Not A Christian Either
"If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"
I guess the new pope isn't a Christian either:)
I guess the new pope isn't a Christian either:)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Monday, March 04, 2013
Yay, I'm Wrong!
It's always a pleasure to note when my cynicism about red states is proved to be wrong. Interestingly, this video shows how many different ways I can be wrong!
And I love the guy who mentions judging and Jesus to the "bigot."
And I love the guy who mentions judging and Jesus to the "bigot."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Sunday, November 11, 2012
A Sunday Dedication
Today I am thinking about Army Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt who died on Feb. 27, 2011, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device blew his 31-year-old body apart. Andrew was gay and DADT hadn't quite been repealed when he slipping the surly bonds of earth on that day. But it was soon after.
Andrew was from Minnesota and the election last Tuesday also saw a defeat the marriage amendment. I can't think of a better way to honor his memory than to have hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans stand up and say no to something that would have limited individual rights.
Rights that he died defending.
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. (Psalm 71:20-21)
Andrew was from Minnesota and the election last Tuesday also saw a defeat the marriage amendment. I can't think of a better way to honor his memory than to have hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans stand up and say no to something that would have limited individual rights.
Rights that he died defending.
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. (Psalm 71:20-21)
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
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