In opposition to my other post…

Here’s some companies we SHOULD be giving cash to…

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Evangelicals Fight Over Therapy To 'Cure' Gays : NPR

 

Evangelicals Fight Over Therapy To 'Cure' Gays : NPR

First off, everyone pretty much knows that this approach, these “Ex-Gay” ministries have never, ever worked. It’s like praying your eyes will change color. For years, various groups have tried it.

And made a shitload of cash in the process. So it made sense to keep them around. Nothing like buying your third house on people’s pain. A pain you, as a minister, helped create. These individuals made people feel guilt; then told them they needed special, special therapies that only they could offer.

Sorta like a drug deal.

Here’s the thing I can’t seem to find in any of these announcements from Exodus International. This is a massive cash cow for many a Christian organization. Especially Focus on Your Family.  I can’t see the angle they’re playing. The article mentions that Exodus will still be around, but it doesn’t say in what capacity.

Hmmm. I don’t trust them. Go figure.

Let’s be careful out there.

Peace,
Bardy

Everyday Sociology Blog: Why Can't We Have a Straight Pride Parade?

This has happened to me as well, especially from people who find out my orientation.

Everyday Sociology Blog: Why Can't We Have a Straight Pride Parade?

In fact, it happened at my work, recently.

I pointed out to this very sweet old woman—“Have you ever gone to a Greek Festival? Like the ones over in Tarpon Springs?”

”Yes! I love it, it’s great fun!”

”Do you ask, why can’t there be a…whatever nationality you are?”

”I guess, I guess I don’t.”

I try to explain to her what it is like, growing up as a minority. My parents? Jewish. We’d go to Jewish festivals and holidays, and, whilst there were a goodly number of gentiles present, it was a time to celebrate our identity and as a family and community. It wasn’t for the nonJews, as it were.

With this same woman, I asked her, “do you feel like you are oppressed? Do you feel that you are being put down because you are straight?”

”Yes! I do!” she stated matter of factly.

“You do? I’m sorry to hear that. What can we do to make you feel better? Would the parade help you feel better?  Should we change laws to make sure you feel better?”

She got quiet. I’m still not sure if I’m getting through to her. She’s a great lady. I’m surprised, sometimes, at how much she still isn’t sure about—yet she has a degree and everything. Amazes me. I’m okay with this, mind you. We’re all students in some manner.

Peace,

Bardy

Gay American History: The Country's Gay Secrets

Okay, you have to see the slide show on this one…

Gay American History: The Country's Gay Secrets

But, really, are we surprised? The one thing I don’t get, why does the closet even, really, exist? I have this one friend, so in closet that he sorties over to Narnia, yet, his response, “it’s just easier.”

Easier?

Having to think of constant excuses and who you told what about whom when you did that one day but not the other?

The fact is, homosexuality has been around since, like, forever. Yet people still rally against it. Their argument? So has crime and murder!

We are not criminals or murderers.

Nor should we hide what we are any more.

There’s a reason it is called, “Pride.” So more don’t hide.  Take heed and look at our glorious past.

Peace,

Bardy

Ben Harvey: Carly Rae Jepsen: Post-Gay Pop Princess?

 

Ben Harvey: Carly Rae Jepsen: Post-Gay Pop Princess?

Can I just say..you heard it here first. See my previous post about this silly song…

 

Peace,
Bardy

Visual Aid

 

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As I have gotten older, I find that this is more and more true. In fact, I think the current generation is growing up, even though they are straight, they understand the stigma is not as potent as previously.

I’m a weird one, however, as my own experience goes. I went directly to being a Kinsey six. I have very rarely met others like me.

You? How do you rate yourself?

Peace,
Bardy

Chick-Fil-A Donated Nearly $2 Million To Anti-Gay Groups In 2010 | Equality Matters

 

Chick-Fil-A Donated Nearly $2 Million To Anti-Gay Groups In 2010 | Equality Matters

Okay, last post? All about boycotting. This one? About boycotting. Don’t eat at this place, folks. Period. Just don’t do it. It’s bad for you anyways.

Peace,
Bardy