Category Archives: Prejudice

The Ten Things I Wish the Pope Could Have Observed on My Family’s Trip to Disneyland

Posted on January 3, 2013 by robw77

During the last few weeks of winter holidays, Pope Benedict VXI and several of his delegates including Illinois Cardinal Francis George and the United Kingdom’s Archbishop Vincent Nichols delivered lump of coal to the world’s LGBTQ communities. It was gift-giving … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Gay Christians, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Francis George, Catholic anti-gay, gay family at Disneyland, Pope Benedict VXI, Rob Watson | 20 Comments

A Gay Dad Reflects on the Terrorism in Newtown Connecticut

Posted on December 16, 2012 by robw77

It was supposed to be a good day. I had just finished a blog piece and was scoping online for some final references. Then I saw it. It was a plea in a Facebook post by my friend Kergan asking … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Living, News, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Gay families, Newtown Connecticut, Pope Attacks gay families, Rob Watson, Terrorism | 5 Comments

They Permanently Sidelined “Homophobia”: The Five Reasons I Am Glad It’s Gone

Posted on December 15, 2012 by robw77

I was not happy about it at first. It was several weeks ago when it happened. The word “homophobia” was casually in play within American conversations, playing its part, when YANK! Out of nowhere, timeout was called. It was out … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice | Tagged AP and homophobia, Blogger Ameilia, generalizations, homophobia, Rob Watson, use of word homophobia | 11 Comments

A Gay Dad Dilemma…How Do I Out Santa Claus to My Kids?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by robw77

How did I get into this predicament? How did I not see this coming? I mean… really. My sons are both 10. Our family tradition follows that of many others, a jolly old man with reindeer arrives mysteriously to our … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Prejudice | Tagged Coming Out of the Closet, Gay Dad and Santa, Outing Santa, Rob Watson, Santa Coming Out of the Closet | 11 Comments

Take Back the Word “Christian”…It’s Time….

Posted on November 27, 2012 by robw77

That’s it. I am fed up. I am taking back the word “Christian”. Whether you realize it or not, we are in the season, or maybe era, of who-gets-to-use-what-word. The Conservatives of this country have been on a rampage to … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Gay Christians, Hatred, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged Associated Press, Christian usage, Rob Watson, the word Christian, Uganda | 24 Comments

A Special Friend Comes Out: An Open Letter to Dan Pearce, A Single Bi Dad Laughing

Posted on November 27, 2012 by robw77

Dan Pearce holds a special place in the hearts of the evoL= blog team. We would not be here if it were not for him. No, he is not our Dad… and we would all be SOMEWHERE without him, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Clobber Passages, Family, Gay Christians, Living, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Coming Out Publicly, Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing Comes Out | 9 Comments

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Foster Care/Adoption: The Five Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Do It, and the Five Greater Reasons Why You Do

Posted on November 17, 2012 by robw77

Probably one of the most mind-numbingly obtuse excuses anti-marriage equality advocates have for opposing same sex couples getting married is that same sex couples “can’t procreate naturally”. They say that like it’s a bad thing. They say it as if … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gay Christians, Living, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged adoption, foster care, gay adoption, love, Rob Watson | 17 Comments

The Ten Questions You Should Answer Before Entering into Same Sex Marriage

Posted on November 12, 2012 by robw77

We have turned a corner on the question of same sex marriage. In this last year more states have extended basic civil rights to LGBT Americans, including California, thanks to a landmark SCOTUS decision, and the trend is not likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Living, Marriage equality, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged gay marriage, marriage advice, same sex marriage | 10 Comments

The Eight Reasons Why November 6th 2012 Was the Most Significant Day in the History of LGBT Rights Since Stonewall

Posted on November 7, 2012 by robw77

Early in the morning of June 28, 1969, an event took place in New York City that transformed, no, actually gave birth to, the LGBT civil rights movement. Police raided the Stonewall Inn, as had been their habit to do, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Hatred, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged gay rights, marriage rights victory, November 6 2012, same sex marriage, Stonewall | 8 Comments

A Gay Family in a Small Town in Kansas

Posted on November 4, 2012 by robw77

Guest Blog by Wendylynn and Stephan Note from Rob Watson at evoL= : This is a guest blog by Wendy Lynn and her son Stephan. They are heroes of mine. We all are fighting a battle for equality, family and … Continue reading →