Tag Archives: homosexual

A Recovering Evangelical

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ono Kono

A few weeks ago, I was in a discussion, although I was mostly listening to a former Universalist turned Roman Catholic, and a gay Episocpalian. We were comparing religious notes and it was a wonderful conversation. I mentioned that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Gay Christians, Marriage equality, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged condemnation, gay marriage, homophobia, homosexual, human-rights, Jesus, judgment, lgbt rights, neither do I condemn you | 41 Comments

Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Ono Kono

by Ono Kono Two decades ago, I was unaware of the struggle of LGBT people. Back then, I was a busy working Mom, juggling career and family. I cared about others, but I was asleep when it came to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, News, Prejudice, Religion, Violence | Tagged bigotry, gays, hatred, homophobia, homosexual, human-rights, Judy Shepherd, love, Matthew Shepard, murder, Ono Kono, Phelps, religion, Westborough Baptist Church | 9 Comments

An Open Letter to My Heterosexual Family and Friends on National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2012 by robw77

Today is National Coming Out Day. I know this does not mean a lot to most of you, nor should it. You have been able to take for granted that you could be who you are, and you have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Family, Gay Christians, News, Politics, Prejudice | Tagged equality, gay, heterosexual coming out, homosexual, national coming out day | 11 Comments

There’s a New Bully in Town: Gagnon and the RHN, Driving Christ Out of Hearts Near You

Posted on September 23, 2012 by robw77

Credit to Canyon Walker Connections for the heads up on this… Exodus International was just not hateful enough for them. Once that organization gave hint to the fact that, no, it seems gay people do not change and they ARE actually “born … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Hatred, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged anti-gay, Exodus international, homosexual, pray away the gay, Restored Hope Network, Robert Gagnon | 12 Comments

The Secret Marriage

Posted on September 19, 2012 by thomsense

“The Secret Marriage” words and music by Sting, adapted from a melody by Hanns Eisler No earthly church has ever blessed our union No state has ever granted us permission No family bond has ever made us two No company … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Entertainment, Family, Marriage equality, News, Politics, Prejudice, US Politics | Tagged gay marriage, homosexual, links, Marriage equality, secret marriage, Sting | 2 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

A Gay Dad’s Perspective on the Hate Note Writing Father

Posted on August 10, 2012 by robw77

Dads writing notes have hit the blogsphere lately. Two of them, one horrific and one good, have gone viral. I am not going to belabor their history, but assume that if you are reading this, you are already well aware. … Continue reading →