Tag Archives: religion

A Program on Ex-Gay Ministries

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Ono Kono

Tonight on OWN (Oprah Winfry Network) Lisa Ling is doing a followup on the Ex-Gay Ministries. Ex-Gay survivors confront the leader Alan Chambers about how his ministry is impacting Gays. Chambers himself has admitted that it hurts gays, and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Gay Christians, News, Religion, Reparative Therapy | Tagged gay ministries, religion, reparitive therapy | 9 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

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 →