Category Archives: US Politics

The Bully Pulpit by Guest Blogger, Jeffrey C. Sherman

Posted on September 11, 2012 by robw77

Jeffrey C. Sherman is a writer, producer, director and composer for film and television. From Wikipedia: “An older term within the U.S. Government, a bully pulpit is a public office or other position of authority of sufficiently high rank that … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Entertainment, Family, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged bully pulpit, bullyin, bullying, Mitt Romney bully, teen suicide | 19 Comments

At a Gay Marriage Ceremony, a Minister Learns About Love

Posted on September 6, 2012 by robw77

At the end of 1999, the Hawaiian Supreme Court closed down hope that its state would be the first in the nation to grant gay couples the right to wed. In Vermont, the very first Civil Union law for gay … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Living, News, Politics, Religion, US Politics | Tagged family rejection, holy union, marriage, Marriage equality, minister learns | 10 Comments

My younger brother is gay. Gay as laughter. Gay as the day is long. One of the finest moments in my life, and one of the greatest compliments anyone has ever paid me, was the day he felt safe to … Continue reading →

Posted on September 3, 2012 by allydavidstevens | 1,646 Comments

Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting FOR Gay Marriage

Posted on September 1, 2012 by robw77

Based on the articles of the same name

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Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Family, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged born again christians, gay, gay an religious, gay marriage, Marriage equality, same | 2 Comments

Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting For Gay Marriage, Part Two

Posted on August 28, 2012 by robw77

I recently shared part one of this article which contained reasons ten through six on why a born again Christian should be fighting for gay marriage. Those reasons spoke to realizing the spirit of “peace on earth, goodwill to our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Clobber Passages, Living, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged Born Again, christian legacy, gay marriage | 29 Comments

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Ten Reasons Why Born Again Christians Should Be Fighting For Gay Marriage

Posted on August 26, 2012 by robw77

Part one: reasons ten through six…the lifestyle benefits In raising my kids, I have to apply certain moral principles—rules to live by. Most of those derive from my own sense of right and wrong, and the foundation I have. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Family, Living, Politics, Religion, US Politics | Tagged born again christian, gay, gay marriage, Marriage equality, same sex marriage | 16 Comments

They Walk Among Us

Posted on August 23, 2012 by apeene

Homosexuality crosses all barriers. Gay and lesbian people are found in all religions, all countries, all skin colors and nationalities. It is part of all people, all cultures. I listened to a bit of a sermon by a preacher whose … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Living, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged coming out, gay, homosexuality | 10 Comments

A Letter to My Boys….

Posted on August 20, 2012 by robw77

Excerpt from “A Gay Dad’s Perspective…”

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Posted in Family, Living, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged gay, gay dad, gay parent, homosexual, letter to sons, sexual orientation, sexual preference | 8 Comments

Home of the Brave and the Free

Posted on August 15, 2012 by robw77

Really? Our country’s history is full of examples where all men and women are not free. If you happened to be Native American, Asian, African American, Hispanic or a Woman you did not have the same freedoms. Every group that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged civil rights, Constitution, freedom, gay, homosexuality, human-rights, justice system, Marriage equality | 1 Comment

A Gay Dad’s Thoughts on Being Restricted from Making My Kids “Ex-gay”

Posted on August 14, 2012 by robw77

Updated: This now has been signed into law in California. California has passed yet another bill in the effort to create a state where truly the society is affirming and equal for all. This bill has the added objective of … Continue reading →