tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post6208130366259381778..comments2024-03-05T23:31:44.106-08:00Comments on Gay Family Values: Wash, Rinse, RepeatGFVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-20696011437126604082010-01-06T09:27:22.868-08:002010-01-06T09:27:22.868-08:00wow...bad spelling alert...this is what happens wh...wow...bad spelling alert...this is what happens when I type uncaffeinated...GFVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-11873299083556272632010-01-06T09:26:22.327-08:002010-01-06T09:26:22.327-08:00Wow...all of you had great things to say on the su...Wow...all of you had great things to say on the subject and I can't dissagree or add to any of them really..the only thing I can say is:<br /><br />@Rick's Time On Earth <br /><br /> "The only ones it actually hurts are the ignorant, who have no business in being in someone's private marriage and life in the first place."<br /><br />Isn't this the age when we are in EVERYONE'S business...wether its reality t.v. prying eyes, youtubes ability to publicize the common man, facebook and twitter allerting us to every event in life from the tiniest bowel movement to the indescretions of the powerfull. If someone isn't stealing our information on the internet...its being sold from on company to another.<br /><br />Is there REALLY any privacy?GFVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950236433262366445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-67039894969021586542010-01-06T01:04:10.231-08:002010-01-06T01:04:10.231-08:00Sad thing is I am not sure New Hampshire is going ...Sad thing is I am not sure New Hampshire is going to be a state that goes for marriage equality. To me it seems the most conservative of all the New England states.<br /><br />I think maybe the best way to get round this is to teach children in school about what freedom of religion and the separation of church and state means.orangegoblin82noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-88265125802747724552010-01-05T21:49:47.084-08:002010-01-05T21:49:47.084-08:00A couple months ago you (Bryan) posted on this blo...A couple months ago you (Bryan) posted on this blog a quote from John Shelby Spong about how he simply does not have the interest or patience to discuss the rights of homosexuals to marry anymore. I think it was the first post of yours that I read. I remember responding with some degree of frustration, thinking that Spong did not fully appreciate how hard it is for people to understand the relationships that can exist between members of the same sex.<br /><br />Every moment I hear about efforts not only to prevent marriage equality but also to repeal marriage equality, I begin to agree more and more with Spong. Gay marriage should be a non-issue at this point... even amongst church organizations.<br /><br />I don't understand what it is like to be gay in the United States - what it is like to constantly be concerned that your right to marry will be repealed or denied. That fear would surely paralyze me and any attempt at developing a meaningful relationship. So my heart is disturbed when I read that that millions of homosexuals and dedicated heterosexuals constantly have to battle for a right that I already have, and anticipate exercising.<br /><br />I do hope that homosexuals can continue to struggle to be graceful and humble as they fight for their rights in America. The campaign that has been lead thus far has been honourable and, though many barriers exist, has been looking at changing individuals rather than rallying traditional forces. I am continually impressed by the stories I read from those who campaigned in Maine - and I want their optimistic spirit to continue, even in the face of turbulence and denial.<br /><br />But it is getting to be easier and easier to agree with John Shelby Spong...canadianhumilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765821265373068860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-82405979505737270302010-01-05T19:34:52.492-08:002010-01-05T19:34:52.492-08:00Bryan, I just want you to know how much I apprecia...Bryan, I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything you do here on this blog and how glad I am that you can bring to light all the crap that is going on after gay marriage rights are granted. It's sad that just when you think you've won, you have another setback to the ultimate win. I do have my own thoughts though and that and they are below...<br /><br />Warning...rant to follow:<br /><br />I am starting to believe that no matter how many states allow gay marriage that there will always be the church backed organizations like NOM to push and push and push until they get their way. It's sad that that may be the reality but until the government puts a stop to churches backing laws, it will continue to be like that. It all comes down to money...whoever or whatever has the most money, gets their way and I'm afraid that there just aren't enough gay friendly organizations out there with enough money to overtake the church backed ones. And to think this country was founded partly on the basis of seperation of church and state and that the reason being is the people were sick of the church making the laws...how is it any different now? Where are the next people going to set up camp and start their new country? I mean really, the government has taken a blind eye to religious backed lies and until they open their eyes and see what is REALLY going on, there just won't be any change.<br /><br /> So with that being said, all I think we can really do is keep moving forward and out the organizations that seem to think they know what's best for everyone else and keep trying to spread the words of truth and show everyone that all we want is the SAME rights as everyone else and to be treated just like everyone else. You know, what ever happened to the whole God loved everyone bit that churches like to spread? Does that only apply to the people that some church members WANT it to apply to? Seriously, who is ANYONE to say that I am not good enough for Gods love? [/rant] <br /><br />-JasonJasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-16323451271143326532010-01-05T18:34:41.870-08:002010-01-05T18:34:41.870-08:00They say there is a saying in Asia: “Nothing is do...They say there is a saying in Asia: “<i>Nothing is done until it's all done.</i>” Apparently, even when it's all done, it's not really done in the United States of America... That's the beauty of this country: it always keeps you on your toes, it's always full of surprises and all the bullshit that was exposed numerous times, but people still remain faithful to... God only knows what. I guess, nothing is done until it is added to the Constitution of the United States as yet another Amendment #28... I just hope it won't take 200 years between proposal and enactment, like it happened with 27th Amendment... Otherwise, any amendments ever done to any laws, including State Constitutions, would be easily amended themselves, and this vicious cycle of amending anything people simply don't like will never go away.<br /><br />Happy New Year, New Hampshire, Crappy Freaking 2010!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-2213280084930101342010-01-05T18:17:49.257-08:002010-01-05T18:17:49.257-08:00New Hampshire needs to look at Connecticut, where ...New Hampshire needs to look at Connecticut, where same sex marriage has been legal for over a year.<br /><br />These marriages have happened and are still happening. Our children aren't hypnotized and "turning gay". The fires of hell haven't swallowed up our state. God still loves us and the Earth is still in one piece.<br /><br />To some, gay marriage is like pulling a band-aid off your skin. You think it's going to hurt but once it's over and done with, you realize that it didn't hurt so bad after all. The only ones it actually hurts are the ignorant, who have no business in being in someone's private marriage and life in the first place.Rick's Time On Earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586088336242624182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587902609826926070.post-25616349595322873152010-01-05T14:41:42.395-08:002010-01-05T14:41:42.395-08:00There are few things in this world that cause me a...There are few things in this world that cause me anger and frustration. This is not one of them, instead these petitions filled with ignorance and fear do nothing but make me sad and ashamed to be part of the human race. <br /><br />I have been to middle America and seen poverty there that is akin to the poverty I saw in Mexico. Churches who seem so bent on "preserving the sanctity of marriage" ignore so many issues that tear families apart, poverty, lack of education and fear. I guess without these things some churches may not have much of a foundation to build a congregation on.<br /><br />Churches such as the United Church and some others who support equality even as an Atheist, I see their benefits. I just wish their voices were louder. I guess those who are most scared scream the loudest.<br /><br />Sorry for the complicated rant but topics like this turn my thoughts into scribbles.D W Knaggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773030728025318251noreply@blogger.com