Tag Archives: homosexuality

Is Homosexuality a “Handicap” ?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by robw77

My mother just turned 86, and my father turned 88. I am now parenting my parents in many ways. This past week, I was working at my parents’ house to move them closer to me so I can care for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Angela Peene, handicapped, heterosexism, homophobia, homosexuality, homosexuality handicap, Rob Watson | 130 Comments

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on Linda Harvey’s Propaganda Pamphlet for Kids

Posted on September 15, 2012 by robw77

“No, no, no…. Not on my watch…” That was my response when I saw that Linda Harvey, with her band of flying monkeys known as Mission America, was sweeping down from her broomstick to playgrounds near you, distributing her anti-gay … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Family, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged gay, gay information for kids, homophobia, homosexuality, Linda Harvey, Mission America, what to tell your children about homosexuality | 43 Comments

Sexual Orientation is Developed in the Womb

Posted on September 4, 2012 by apeene

Despite societal discrimination and religious persecution, homosexuality and bi-sexuality, like heterosexuality, are inborn traits that cannot be changed and are not a choice. Attempted suppression does not work. It always pushes through. Human sexuality is very complex. It is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Living, Prejudice, Research, Science | Tagged born this way, homosexuality, homosexuality natural, human-rights, origin of homosexuality, sexual orientation | 96 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

The Homosexuality Question, Part III: Pro-Marriage Equality…Because the Bible Tells Me So?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by thomsense

All six of the passages of the Bible that address gay and lesbian behavior were shortly rebutted in my first blog post. I do hope that those who would like to know more check out the video link to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Clobber Passages, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged gay. Bible. racha, homosexuality, Jesus, pais, raca, Roman Centurion, Sermon on the Mount | 13 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 →

Posted in Family, Living, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, Research, Science, US Politics | Tagged California bill SB 1172, California Psychological Association, ex gay, gay, gay dad, gay parent, homophobia, homosexuality, Jo Linder-Crow, parent with gay child, parents, PFOX, reparative therapy | 12 Comments

The Homosexuality Question, Part II: Jesus DID Say Something

Posted on August 11, 2012 by thomsense

“This is pretty much everything the bible has to say about gay stuff…” is how I started the last paragraph of part I, but that’s a little bit disingenuous. There are other passages within the bible that are of interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Living, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged gay. Bible. racha, homosexuality, Jesus, pais, raca, Roman Centurion, Sermon on the Mount | 33 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 →

Posted in Family, Living, Miscellaneous, News, Prejudice | Tagged American Family Association, AskDad, coming out, dad letter, gay, gay dad, gay parenting, hate letter, homosexual, homosexuality, parenting, religious right | 45 Comments

The Homosexuality Question, Answered: Not A Sin

Posted on August 4, 2012 by thomsense

“God DOES state that homosexuality is DETESTABLE” I read those words today on my computer screen within a comment that mostly centered on talking up how loving the commenter actually was. “It’s not ME who hates fags, it’s GOD!” so, … Continue reading →