Sunday, November 8, 2009
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Sir Ian McKellen's Grudge with Leviticus
Sir Ian McKellen's Grudge with Leviticus
Sugar-Coated Homophobia
Pastor Joel Osteen is one of the most popular preachers in the country, and the author of several best-selling books that help people achieve "their best life now." Gay Rights blogger Michael Jones writes that while Pastor Osteen has made a name for himself selling a friendlier version of religion, there's still a sour dose of homophobia that lies at the core of his sugar-coated message. It reared its ugly head this week, when Pastor Osteen boldly claimed that "homosexuality is not God's best." On the contrary, we humbly suggest to Pastor Osteen that homophobic preachers are not likely to be a loving God's best. (Read more)
Bil Browning sent a message to the members of The Bilerico Project.
Thanks to this week's election night open thread and our liveblog of the Senate ENDA hearing, this was the highest traffic week ever on Bilerico Project. While those two posts were two of our highlights this week, out of the many posts published this week, here are some of the best:
Sunday
Guess Who Just Played the Gay Card?
Filed by: Adam Bink
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/guess_who_just_played_the_gay_card.php
Apples and Androids [Gay Geeks]
Filed by: Nathan Strang
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/apples_and_androids_gay_geeks.php
Monday
Why gay marriage IS the End of the World (or the queer world, at least)
Filed by: Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/why_gay_marriage_is_the_end_of_the_world_or_the_qu.php
Lessons for the marginalized
Filed by: Amy Hunter
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/lessons_for_the_marginalized.php
Tuesday
Equality March Co-Directors Resign; Group Reorganizes Amid Controversy
Filed by: Bil Browning
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/equality_march_co-directors_resign_group_reorganiz.php
How Do You Just Watch a Rape?
Filed by: Terrance Heath
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/how_do_you_just_watch_a_rape.php
Wednesday
The Day After a Hard Night
Filed by: Kate Kendell
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/the_day_after_a_hard_night.php
Update: Statement on Gender Identity Disorder and Transvestic Fetishism in the DSM-V
Filed by: Kelley Winters
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/update_statement_on_gender_identity_disorder_and_t.php
Thursday
Speaker Pelosi (and all your Democratic friends): I'm not waiting anymore.
Filed by: Kip Williams
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/speaker_pelosi_and_all_your_democratic_friends_im.php
Marriage after Maine
Filed by: Nan Hunter
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/marriage-maine-gay-lgbt-election-results.php
Friday
The Top 10 Best Ballot Questions Ever
Filed by: Alex Blaze
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/top-ten-10-politics-list-poll-survey.php
WWJD? Incite Hate Crimes Against LGBT People, according to this "Pastor"
Filed by: Waymon Hudson
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/wwjd_incite_hate_crimes_against_lgbt_people_accord.php
BONUS:
Election Night Results Open Thread: Maine, WA State, Kalamazoo & Beyond
Filed by: Waymon Hudson
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/election_night_open_thread_maine_wa_state_kalamazo.php
Liveblogging the Senate ENDA Hearing
Filed by: Dr. Jillian Weiss
http://www.facebook.com/l/ee4ec;www.bilerico.com/2009/11/liveblogging_the_senate_enda_hearing.php
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Dear Friends –
A year ago, Marriage Equality USA asked you to share your personal stories about the Prop 8 campaign, its harm, and our hopes for the future. We received over 3,000 responses and produced a series of reports using your feedback that you can find on our website (http://www.marriageequality.org/index.php?page=polls-and-studies). These reports have influenced organizations as they reflect on how they run their campaign operations and have been used in many forums to illustrate the harm that come from these anti-gay campaigns.
Last Tuesday evening, it was déjà vu again as we witnessed same-sex couples in Maine having their fundamental right to marry stripped from them by a mere majority of voters. But Marriage Equality USA and dedicated volunteers will not stop, we will continue to reach out to more and more Americans to share our stories on why marriage matters and why these campaigns are so destructive. We know that marriage equality will be a reality, it is just a matter of time and we ask you to continue to stay engaged on this journey.
As follow up to last year’s survey, Marriage Equality USA is launching a stories project. We want to encourage same-sex couples, their families, straight allies, and other community members to share their experiences on the impact and importance of extending the freedom to marry to all loving, committed couples. The stories we collect will be presented through a digital stories project that we will release during February's Freedom to Marry month.
If you could take 15 minutes to sit down and share your story we would appreciate it and we will use it. To facilitate this effort, we have created an on-line survey at: http://www.marriageequality.org/marriagestories/
The diversity of our experiences is important to share because there are so many people to reach. We must reflect the reality that we are truly everywhere, in every community and demographic. No one will do this for us, we must be the change we want to see in the world and it begins with sharing our truth. Your story may be the one that will make a difference for some conflicted but potential marriage equality supporter. So send in your story today and please spread the word.
Thank you and take care,
Pamela Brown and all our dedicated volunteers at Marriage Equality USAPastors will test Matthew Shepard Act by "inciting hate crimes"
You can't miss the irony here. Christianity is supposed to be all about "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Do Unto Others," right? So in order to challenge the new law, a posse of homobigots led by Pastor Gary Cass (president of the so-called Christian Anti-Defamation Commission) is heading to Washington DC on November 16th where they will assemble outdoors and shout hatred and even foment violence against gays - y'know, to see how far they can go before being arrested under the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Jump to the rest of the distressing story here
Friday, November 6, 2009
Top Ten Signs that You're a Christian
9 - You feel insulted and "dehumanized" when scientists say that people evolved from lesser life forms, but you have no problem with the Biblical claim that we were created from dirt.
8 - You laugh at polytheists, but you have no problem believing in a Trinity god.
7 - Your face turns purple when you hear of the "atrocities" attributed to Allah, but you don't even flinch when hearing about how God/Jehovah slaughtered all the babies of Egypt in "Exodus" and ordered the elimination of entire ethnic groups in "Joshua" -- including women, children, and trees!
6 - You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.
5 - You are willing to spend your life looking for little loop-holes in the scientifically established age of the Earth (4.55 billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by pre-historic tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that the Earth is a couple of generations old.
4 - You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs -- though excluding those in all rival sects -- will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of Suffering. And yet you consider your religion the most "tolerant" and "loving".
3 - While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in "tongues" may be all the evidence you need to prove Christianity.
2 - You define 0.01% as a "high success rate" when it comes to answered prayers. You consider that to be evidence that prayer works. And you think that the remaining 99.99% FAILURE was simply the will of God.
1 - You actually know a lot less than many Atheists and Agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history -- but still call yourself a Christian.
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| Dear Daniel,
It's still true, and it's still appalling: in 29 states, it's legal to fire someone because they're lesbian, gay, or bisexual; in 38 states, it's legal to fire someone for being transgender. But most people in Sacramento – even many LGBT people – aren't aware of this outrageous injustice. Building strong, vocal support for workplace equality in places like Sacramento will be crucial as we fight for a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in Congress. And with the Senate holding hearings on the bill just yesterday, and the first important House vote coming in the weeks ahead – now is the time to make sure citizens in Sacramento are informed and activated. Writing your letter is easy – we'll help, with facts and talking points! And it's one of the best ways to build momentum against workplace discrimination so that ENDA passes once and for all. This is one of the next big battles facing our movement. And it's going to be even tougher than passing the hate crimes bill was. Right-wing groups loudly claim that measures like ENDA grant "special rights" to LGBT people and take away the freedoms of people of faith. It's absurd; it's wrong; we need lawmakers like Rep. Doris Matsui standing up for what's right. If there's one thing the hate crimes victory showed us, it's that Congress can move at a glacial pace. There's only one thing that speeds up the process: direct, sustained pressure from ordinary people like you. And speaking out in the media is critical. Thousands of people like you have already sent letters to Congress, demanding that our leaders put an end to the second-class treatment of LGBT workers. Now, you can help us make sure everyone in your community knows the facts, too. With your help, we can get the story told in every corner of the country. With your help, we can push our nation's leaders to support ENDA's common-sense protections, and make the workplace safe for all. Thank you. Warmly,
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