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24 October 2009
16 October 2009
Kirk Cameron V the world
Kirk Cameron and I have had our disagreements in the past. Indeed, we've almost settled the question: are we both human? No resolution yet on the gender question yet.
Actually Kirk and I disagree, respectfully on my part at least, when it comes to religion and more importantly: proselytizing your religion. I'm not one who feels you must go forth and convert the masses. K Cameron on the otherhand feels differently. Like so much of the bible, when skillfully read, you can make the point in either direction.
More importantly though, Kirk and I disagree on this nation. Which is HUGE. I am under the impression that separation of church and state established an important division of labour between the management of law in our nation and the adherence to your religious backing (either of g-d, al-ah, or other religious entity of preference). In doing so, not only was it established that religions of all works were free to coexist in this new union, but that the religion of not having one and even an ambivalence/lack of practicing a religion could exist peacefully. In exchange, the laws of the nation would be dictated by the people, not the religion.
In truth the second half (the laws of men not religion) is difficult to achieve completely. As it happens, when a rapid crowd believes fervently that... you cannot sell alcohol on Sundays, have your gay relationship recognized, adopt a child out of wedlock, or run a grocery store on the Sabbath (whichever day that is for your religion) - they tend to make laws that reflect this EVEN IF they are well aware that others (quite possibly a silent majority of the nation) do not agree with them.
And so too is my problem with K Cameron: he believes so much in his version of his faith that he feels the need to share it always and actively with others even to the suppression of rights for those that disagree with him. Now i have no issue with him having his beliefs, or sharing them. There is however a fine line between sharing what you feel is the truth and converting the masses to your brand of thought by force. (Which some might feel Nichts Besonderes does as well - except I am happy to agree to disagree with you on just about everything (civil equality notwithstanding obviously).
His latest escapade is an effort to persuade people to his ideology in a method that is not entirely honest. Rather than bore you with more words, here is a video clip on the subject. You can find his version out there too. Enjoy:
Actually Kirk and I disagree, respectfully on my part at least, when it comes to religion and more importantly: proselytizing your religion. I'm not one who feels you must go forth and convert the masses. K Cameron on the otherhand feels differently. Like so much of the bible, when skillfully read, you can make the point in either direction.
More importantly though, Kirk and I disagree on this nation. Which is HUGE. I am under the impression that separation of church and state established an important division of labour between the management of law in our nation and the adherence to your religious backing (either of g-d, al-ah, or other religious entity of preference). In doing so, not only was it established that religions of all works were free to coexist in this new union, but that the religion of not having one and even an ambivalence/lack of practicing a religion could exist peacefully. In exchange, the laws of the nation would be dictated by the people, not the religion.
In truth the second half (the laws of men not religion) is difficult to achieve completely. As it happens, when a rapid crowd believes fervently that... you cannot sell alcohol on Sundays, have your gay relationship recognized, adopt a child out of wedlock, or run a grocery store on the Sabbath (whichever day that is for your religion) - they tend to make laws that reflect this EVEN IF they are well aware that others (quite possibly a silent majority of the nation) do not agree with them.
And so too is my problem with K Cameron: he believes so much in his version of his faith that he feels the need to share it always and actively with others even to the suppression of rights for those that disagree with him. Now i have no issue with him having his beliefs, or sharing them. There is however a fine line between sharing what you feel is the truth and converting the masses to your brand of thought by force. (Which some might feel Nichts Besonderes does as well - except I am happy to agree to disagree with you on just about everything (civil equality notwithstanding obviously).
His latest escapade is an effort to persuade people to his ideology in a method that is not entirely honest. Rather than bore you with more words, here is a video clip on the subject. You can find his version out there too. Enjoy:
10 September 2009
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07 September 2009
We shouldn't worry about the next Fred Phelps.
A lot of people are worried about who shall become the next Fred Phelps or James Dobson. It's not the next Pat Robertson. No, it's the Brian Brown's of the world that I worry over. Mr Brown, for the missing, is a leader within NOM. The Mr Browns of the world are sane and articulate. They are capable and credible. Not only are they fluent and level headed, but they don't use an extreme inane argument. These arguments (such as: the bible lacks gay marriage, therefore, so shall we as a nation lack them) tend to be greeted by a public collective eye roll. Instead, they speak plainly and clearly, using arguments that are better received.
No, Brian Brown argues against it by saying polls showing gay marriage acceptance are temporary as when people mature, they will adjust their opinion (just as the polls show he implies). This might be true, but not to the extreme he implies. Nichts Besonderes has a mum that was a crazy lefty radical as a child. She fought for such silly things as: balanced budgets, civil rights (gay black otherwise), abortion rights, and omg all those other lefty things. Today, as a mature mum in her own right: she now thinks... Gays should have equal rights, always; abortion rights are good, and well she didn't really shift any of her opinions. My mother is more progressive than her mother who is more progressive than her mother. My Great Grandmother never fully accepted that my grandfather was not from the same religion. Oh the horror! These polls cannot be used to argue shifting trends amid aging unless we somehow are capable of tracking the same people over the course of their life in such a way to prove it is age that changes the opinion, and nothing else.
I won't argue with the Browns of the world that children need a father and a mother. They probably do. I will argue they also need teachers, neighbors, mentors, role models, success stories, guidance, and love. Children should learn how to love one another, lend a helping hand, and become the future forefathers of the world. People get father figures from people other than their birth fathers all the time. Same is true for a mother, and mentors, and role models, and success stories. Our current president is a strong argument against this One Mother + One Father (married to her) is the only way to bring up a child. It might not always take a village, but it certainly doesn't hurt to have that much love and nurture in a child's life. That is what i argue against: you can't say there's only ONE way to succeed when we can see there are so many other ways. Sorry Mr Brown, but I just can't agree with your premise. Ever.
No, Brian Brown argues against it by saying polls showing gay marriage acceptance are temporary as when people mature, they will adjust their opinion (just as the polls show he implies). This might be true, but not to the extreme he implies. Nichts Besonderes has a mum that was a crazy lefty radical as a child. She fought for such silly things as: balanced budgets, civil rights (gay black otherwise), abortion rights, and omg all those other lefty things. Today, as a mature mum in her own right: she now thinks... Gays should have equal rights, always; abortion rights are good, and well she didn't really shift any of her opinions. My mother is more progressive than her mother who is more progressive than her mother. My Great Grandmother never fully accepted that my grandfather was not from the same religion. Oh the horror! These polls cannot be used to argue shifting trends amid aging unless we somehow are capable of tracking the same people over the course of their life in such a way to prove it is age that changes the opinion, and nothing else.
I won't argue with the Browns of the world that children need a father and a mother. They probably do. I will argue they also need teachers, neighbors, mentors, role models, success stories, guidance, and love. Children should learn how to love one another, lend a helping hand, and become the future forefathers of the world. People get father figures from people other than their birth fathers all the time. Same is true for a mother, and mentors, and role models, and success stories. Our current president is a strong argument against this One Mother + One Father (married to her) is the only way to bring up a child. It might not always take a village, but it certainly doesn't hurt to have that much love and nurture in a child's life. That is what i argue against: you can't say there's only ONE way to succeed when we can see there are so many other ways. Sorry Mr Brown, but I just can't agree with your premise. Ever.
03 September 2009
Campaign Season
Here are two great campaign efforts to help ease up the homophobia i so often rant about:
GLSEN: Think B4 You Speak.
It's not so gay, it's so clever. Word Reclamation should be a government department of the interior. Just like the Water Department of Reclamation.
This is OZ
You can't say *** on the radio, and you can't say all Ruggers hate/dislike gays. This campaign is about ending the hate, wherever it is until there is no more. Here are some photos of big names lending a hand and reminding us all: gay is ok. It's more than OK, it is what it is and that is good.
So, spread the word: gay isn't a four letter word, but f-ggot is and so is the expression that's so... you don't need me to spell it out.
GLSEN: Think B4 You Speak.
It's not so gay, it's so clever. Word Reclamation should be a government department of the interior. Just like the Water Department of Reclamation.
This is OZ
You can't say *** on the radio, and you can't say all Ruggers hate/dislike gays. This campaign is about ending the hate, wherever it is until there is no more. Here are some photos of big names lending a hand and reminding us all: gay is ok. It's more than OK, it is what it is and that is good.
So, spread the word: gay isn't a four letter word, but f-ggot is and so is the expression that's so... you don't need me to spell it out.
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