Tag Archives: human-rights

A Gay Dad’s Note to the Pope: You Snubbed Us for Kim Davis? Really?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by robw77

Last week, I invited the pope to join my family for dinner. It was largely a symbolic gesture, although, I had a house cleaning action plan and menu picked out should he have accepted. It was not that I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged human-rights, LGBT families, Pope visit | 54 Comments

A Gay Dad Sounds Off on the Homophobic Pediatrician and Florist Who Attempted to Humiliate LGBT Families

Posted on March 10, 2015 by robw77

A popular insurance company pays a great deal of advertising money to let everyone know that they are in fact “our good neighbors.” They populate commercial after commercial with cheery, miraculously at-your-service agents who care about their clients above all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Civil Rights, Family, Hatred, Marriage equality, Mixing religion and politics, Politics, Prejudice, Religion, US Politics | Tagged Barronelle Stutzman, discrimination, family rights, florists, gay dads, human-rights, lesbian moms, LGBT families, parenting, pediatricians, political strategy, pursuit of happiness, refusal of service, Religious Freedom, ROS, Roy Moore, Vesna Roi | 24 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Requiem for Leelah, the Matthew Shepard of Our Time

Posted on January 2, 2015 by robw77

I will never forget the stunning image of Matthew Shepard’s hate crime. A young beautiful human was beaten, tortured and left for dead in an unthinkable violation. It shocked me when I saw the images, and I was not alone. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hatred, Living, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Carla Wood Alcorn, Dan Savage, Doug Alcorn, human-rights, Judy Shepard, Leelah Alcorn, lgbt teens, Matthew Shepard, Michael Brown, Ohio deaths, Religious Freedom, suicide, tragedy, transgender, transphobia | 29 Comments

Freedom Reigns Over Hate

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Ono Kono

Let’s pause to celebrate another victory, where human rights wins over hate. Scott Lively’s race to spread hatred around the world has been stopped in Uganda! Let freedom reign high, but the vigilance to keep hatred from ruling and ruining … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Equality, Hatred, News, Politics, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged courts, gay rights, human-rights, lgbt rights, religious bigotry in Uganda, Rick Warren, Scott Lively, Uganda | 2 Comments

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

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 | 97 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

Christian Bigotry Kills

Posted on August 13, 2012 by robw77

by Ono Kono Did the title make you wince? I know they are loaded words; however, truth can shine a spotlight on ugliness. Although I don’t believe all Christians are bigots, the words and deeds of many of us are … Continue reading →

Posted in Prejudice, Religion | Tagged hate group, human-rights, killing god, religion, sticks and stones, sticks and stones may break my bones | 18 Comments

The Ultimate Judgment Call?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by robw77

Not long ago I was watching the movie “The Help” about a white woman in the 1960s, who took it upon herself to write a book full of horrendous stories told to her by black women. I am old enough … Continue reading →