Homosexual Weddings

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I can't believe I was called a "freak of nature" because I'm a "gay sympathizer"...

I don't mind it so much. I much prefer being on the tolerant side of the fence. And judging by the results of your poll, there are more of us so-called freaks of nature than judgemental people. Its really great cos we don't live in fear of those who are different from us!

Freaks of nature, rejoice!

And rejoice we will jules!

Like I heard in a pride parade from my rambunctious drag queen friends:

WE'RE HERE,

WE'RE #######,

DEAL WITH IT.

[bora bora 1]

I can't believe I was called a "freak of nature" because I'm a "gay sympathizer"...

I don't mind it so much. I much prefer being on the tolerant side of the fence. And judging by the results of your poll, there are more of us so-called freaks of nature than judgemental people. Its really great cos we don't live in fear of those who are different from us!

Freaks of nature, rejoice!

And rejoice we will jules!

Like I heard in a pride parade from my rambunctious drag queen friends:

WE'RE HERE,

WE'RE #######,

DEAL WITH IT.

I'm glad to know there are more open-minded people out there than I thought

Len, you live in Seattle, right? I heard that people there are pretty open to homosexuals...my friend attended the University of Seattle and said they have a major about homosexuals.

[Alex+R 0]

On the other hand, the people voting "no" aren't voting "no to marriage, yes to live and let live" -- they're voting no to being accepting of gays, because they didn't choose the "they can date" option. For that reason, I find the results of this poll a little creepy. But that's VJ for ya.

[*julez* 124]

I can't believe I was called a "freak of nature" because I'm a "gay sympathizer"...

I don't mind it so much. I much prefer being on the tolerant side of the fence. And judging by the results of your poll, there are more of us so-called freaks of nature than judgemental people. Its really great cos we don't live in fear of those who are different from us!

Freaks of nature, rejoice!

And rejoice we will jules!

Like I heard in a pride parade from my rambunctious drag queen friends:

WE'RE HERE,

WE'RE #######,

DEAL WITH IT.

Amen to that Sister Len! Amen to that!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

How does someone make it through life without ever finding out a brother, cousin, son, aunt, etc. who is gay? Or a close friend?

[*julez* 124]

How does someone make it through life without ever finding out a brother, cousin, son, aunt, etc. who is gay? Or a close friend?

Or, if you do find out, just cutting him/her out of your life completely???

[one...two...tree 2,762]

How does someone make it through life without ever finding out a brother, cousin, son, aunt, etc. who is gay? Or a close friend?

Or, if you do find out, just cutting him/her out of your life completely???

WWJD?

[Sister Fracas 5]

How does someone make it through life without ever finding out a brother, cousin, son, aunt, etc. who is gay? Or a close friend?

they don't.... they just refuse to see it.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I'm glad to know there are more open-minded people out there than I thought

Len, you live in Seattle, right? I heard that people there are pretty open to homosexuals...my friend attended the University of Seattle and said they have a major about homosexuals.

Actually, most Tier 1 universities offer courses in "####### Studies"; which is a fascinating subject. The performance and construction of ####### identities (and do note how the GLBTQ community has adopted the term ####### as their own), literature, audiovisual representations. It is fascinating, indeed.

But then again, let's all hate them jus'cuz'.... ...

[Amby 490]

I don't get how people read the bible as the "word of god" or something. It just doesn't make any sense. It never ceases to astound me that people take it literally. This is an instance where I have to tolerate others' beliefs but I know in my heart I'll never respect them.

"Women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says." (1 Corinthians 14:34)

This verse says that women can't speak in church. Period. It is completely ignored today. Applying this verse to the modern day church would be ancient, absurd and nonsensical.

When it comes to the verses about homosexuality, however, fundamentalists suddenly insist that they must be interpreted literally, word for word!

When it comes to this verse, however, they admit the facts. They acknowledge that it was only meant for that day. The truth is that the Apostle Paul wrote this verse because, during his time, women and men sat on opposite sides of the church

http://www.fallwell.com/ignored%20verses.html I'm agreeing with this!

[Amby 490]

yikes... Now husband and husband may kiss the groom?

Sorry, but that is very immature. And not funny. Why shouldn't homosexuals be entitled to the same rights as heterosexuals?

what kind of rights they're seeking for? they do have equal rights as heterosexuals the differences its ILLEGAL for man to man to get married.

are you ** or you have **'s blood line its why you're mad about it?

You are down right offensive. And while you are right, currently it is illegal for homosexuals to marry, that doesn't mean that the law is right. It was once illegal for women and black people to vote. Laws change. And they should. Its unfortunate that so many are so intolerant of someone who is different from them. So much so that you unnecessarily quetion another's sexuality for being tolerant. I find bigotry like that which you have expressed to be extremely offensice. I actually pity somone like you.

being a woman....and listening to other women defense homosexual lifestyle....it hurts...we should be the one fighting for the preservation fo the family as we grew up to know it.....but because in life its easier to take the popular position...afraid of being called names such as bigot and homopheobic.....well call all the names you want .../

this idea of everyone should have the right to do as they please....its my personal right...my civil right....is nonsense...

There comes a point where extremist just like all the gays and gay sympathiers need to be control....not exterminated...not killed or lynch but potrayed for what u all are "freaks of nature", "Scourn of Society" ....Deviance of the State.....there is nothing natural about two men smelling of #### after sex......

I need to leave this post...bcuz i am getting to emotional about so many people supporting this lifestyle.....all i have to say.....NOt in my space, or my house....I wont have a gay friend...and if i have a friend...later fouund out he or she is gay...they wont be my friend no more....this is what i stand for....its not popular but my moral will not have any less....

so I'm guessing you're against alternate sex for youtself then?

[Cassie 8]

I don't get how people read the bible as the "word of god" or something. It just doesn't make any sense. It never ceases to astound me that people take it literally. This is an instance where I have to tolerate others' beliefs but I know in my heart I'll never respect them.

"Women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says." (1 Corinthians 14:34)

This verse says that women can't speak in church. Period. It is completely ignored today. Applying this verse to the modern day church would be ancient, absurd and nonsensical.

When it comes to the verses about homosexuality, however, fundamentalists suddenly insist that they must be interpreted literally, word for word!

When it comes to this verse, however, they admit the facts. They acknowledge that it was only meant for that day. The truth is that the Apostle Paul wrote this verse because, during his time, women and men sat on opposite sides of the church

http://www.fallwell.com/ignored%20verses.html I'm agreeing with this!

This is taken out of context all the time. This passage was directed to a specific group of women who, at the time this particular book of the Bible was written, were disrupting a particular church.

And there are some churches that still take this passage literally to this day, just so you know. I particularly don't agree with it, but whatever.

And I just want to state this for the record -- just because I disagree with the idea of gay marriage does not automatically mean I hate gay people. I know people will not believe me, but I wanted to make sure I said it.

[Alex+R 0]

Any book that says equal rights are wrong is not a book I want to be taking literally. I'd feel pretty uncomfortable not hating gay people but being forced by my adherence to a book to wish them harm.

[Amby 490]

I love the gays!!!!!!!!!!

[rebeccajo 14]

My first husband had a twin brother. There were five boys in the family all together; the oldest; my husband and his twin; and then two more boys. All raised the same; all went to the same schools; all carried off to church each Sunday; a pretty normal life really except for their poverty.

My husband's twin brother was gay. He was a good looking guy - witty, very bright and kind hearted. He moved away when he was old enough to do so in order to live his life without embarrassing his parents.

In 1990 he came down with 'pneumonia'. When all the brothers got to Florida, it was revealed the pneumonia was really AIDS.

He died about a year later. At home, in his mothers arms.

His father never really accepted the disease or the lifestyle that had led to it. My BIL's 'gayness' probably had less to do with his contraction of the disease than did his use of drugs. But no one turned their back on him, not even his Dad. Neither of the parents really wanted people in town to know the 'truth', but they took him in and nursed him.

The dual hypocrisy and sheer love in the situation was sad. All because of social taboos.

Don't stand behind the cross and tell me you would turn your back on your child because of a disease.

When you do, I hear Jesus weeping.