Gay leader not daunted by Muslim threat

YNet ^ | July 5, 2006

[Alouette]

In response to MK Ibrahim Sarsur's threat that homosexuals who dare to approach Temple Mount during World Pride 2006 will do so over Muslims' dead bodies, Charles Merrill says 'I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us'

Last week a Muslim leader, Knesset Member Ibrahim Sarsur (United Arab List-Ta'al), warned gays that "if they dare to approach the Temple Mount during the World Pride 2006 parade in Jerusalem they will do so over our dead bodies."

Charles Merrill, 72, a gay rights leader, stated in response: "I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us. If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands. Gays are the meek in society and love all of humanity."

Merrill is one of thousands of gays participating in World Pride 2006, a gay event in Jerusalem. The event, which is held in a different world city every four years, was to have been in Jerusalem last summer but postponed due to Israel's pullout from the Gaza.

'Celebration of universal love'

In a press release, Merrill said he would be marching in Jerusalem on August 10th as a celebration of universal love, and love across borders. Merrill's same sex partner, Kevin Boyle, will remain in the United States to carry on in the event of Merrill's death at the hands of religious extremists, the statement said.

Merrill, whose cousin Charles Merrill founded Merrill Lynch, and whose late wife, Evangeline, was the only daughter of Johnson & Johnson founder Robert Wood Johnson, said he wants other gays to join him in World Pride 2006 in Jerusalem.

[Alouette]

in the event of Merrill's death at the hands of religious extremists

a Muslim leader, Knesset Member Ibrahim Sarsur (United Arab List-Ta'al), warned gays that "if they dare to approach the Temple Mount during the World Pride 2006 parade in Jerusalem they will do so over our dead bodies."

Everybody wins.

[Alouette]

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[Alouette]

homo agenda ping

[sgtbono2002]

This guy Merrill has been dealing with liberals too long. He doesnt recognise a real threat when he sees one. I think maybe he will either chicken out or find that some people dont cowtow to queers.

I dont want to take sides here but I dont but it looks like win-win.

[Zeppelin]

Charles Merrill, 72, a gay rights leader, stated in response: "I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us. If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands. Gays are the meek in society and love all of humanity. Except for Bush. George, that is."

[Bushwacker777]

Talk about in-your-face defiance against a religion's values. Yeah, we know about obscene protests in front of Catholic places of worship, but I must say that I don't think they will like the reaction of Muslims if they attempt anything like what they do to harass Catholics.

[xJones]

In response to MK Ibrahim Sarsur's threat that homosexuals who dare to approach Temple Mount during World Pride 2006 will do so over Muslims' dead bodies,

What a dilemma, to support or not support gays in this endeavor? Just thing of gays climbing over dead Muslims' bodies......

[cripplecreek]

Islam, The don't tell, we won't hack your head off religion.

[rocksblues]

I am stocking up on my popcorn right now.

[Lazamataz]

Just thing of gays climbing over dead Muslims' bodies......

And pausing every now and again to hump wildly.....

[MikeA]

"if they dare to approach the Temple Mount during the World Pride 2006 parade in Jerusalem they will do so over our dead bodies."

Works for me. This is one gay pride march I'd be willing to take part in!

[Alouette]

[mad puppy]

Being the un-PC person that I am, these two groups clashing like that actually made me laugh. They should sell tickets.

[Jaded]

M'kay.

[PsyOp]

Will this be on cable or PPV? I'd hate to miss seeing this parade on live tv.

"Natural Born Killers" meets "Brokeback Temple Mount."

[Sentis]

The gays are going to be waiting for just the right moment....

[samadams2000]

Made for Pay Per View. $19.95 special event pricing.

[ConservativeMind]

If only more homosexuals had his perspective...

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Merrill's same sex partner, Kevin Boyle, will remain in the United States to carry on in the event of Merrill's death at the hands of religious extremists, the statement said."

Talk about drama queens!

[MikeA]

Too funny.

[Jorge]

Islam, The don't tell, we won't hack your head off religion.

LOL :)

[Bushwacker777]

Now wouldn't it be interesting if Dykes on Bikes were to go over to defend this guy and Hamas declares a jihad and...

Please don't tell me this is how Armageddan is going to start.

[PsyOp]

Talk about drama queens!

Don't you mean "dromedary" queens?

Sorry. That was a bad pun.

[Global2010]

The gay leader is going to Mount the Temple?

[Tax-chick]

Gosh, it will be interesting to see how this sorts out!

[Global2010]

LOL Extra butter and pass the bucket.

[Charlespg]

this is going to be fun
lol

[Global2010]

Pretty wild eh?

[Madame Dufarge]

I just couldn't resist pinging you to this.

Merrill, whose cousin Charles Merrill founded Merrill Lynch, and whose late wife, Evangeline, was the only daughter of Johnson & Johnson founder Robert Wood Johnson, said he wants other gays to join him in World Pride 2006 in Jerusalem

[Thombo2]

I predict that if any of these fools get hurt(or worse)they'll blame the IDF for not providing enough security.

[Continental Soldier]

Gay Pride in Jeruselem! Oh, I just love it!!

[silverleaf]

LOL (grimly)

[winner3000]

That was good! LOL!

[khnyny]

I think that Merrill wants the Muslims (or anyone) to get violent. Eliminating, or at the very least, showing the world how "intolerant" Muslims, Jews and Christians are is really the objective. Merrill and his like-minded compatriots/comrades want to see these religions eliminated from the face of the earth or changed to some PC version, where moral relativism rules. Muslims are the easiest target at the moment, because of their views re homosexuality and world opinion. Merrill is attempting to push their buttons.

[Reaganesque]

Charles Merrill, 72, a gay rights leader, stated in response: "I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us. If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands. Gays are the meek in society and love all of humanity."

Hmmm. Openly and deliberately profane Islam, Judaism and Christianity and then when Islamic nuts kill you, like you know they will, blame all three religions for your death. Neat little publicity stunt for gay rights. Well, no one can deny that he is committed to his cause. Funny though, this sounds just like the tactics of the same Islamic radicals he seeks to offend and accuse (posthumusly).

[Reaganesque]

Beat me by 3 minutes!

[Alouette]

[Clemenza]

Gay leader not daunted by Muslim threat

Why should a soccer captain feel threatened by Muslims? ;-)

[Steel Wolf]

"I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us. If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands.

Did I miss something, or does this guy not realize that the only ones threatening to hack his head off of his fool neck are the Muslims? Show me a Jewish or Christian leader in the Middle East who is threatening this man.

Sometimes I just really don't understand people's vendettas. He's pretending that of three men he might meet on the Temple, a wide eyed guy with a scimitar is no more dangerous than some dude in a yarmulke or another guy wearing a cross. Right.

[khnyny]

He's 72 years old, looks like he's planning his funeral. Merrill may want to go out a "martyr" and, in his mind, be remembered forever "for the cause". Hmm, can you say "Jesus complex", lol?

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Bad ... but cute nonetheless.

[Reaganesque]

Certainly sounds like a martyr wanna be.

[Question Liberal Authority]

If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands.

No. The three major religions do NOT want you stoned to death. Certain practitioners of a certain specific religion want you to convert or die.

Enough with the moral relativism already. There are good guys and there are bad guys in this one. Side with the good guys or the bad guys will kill you. The left should be completely on board with the War On Terror because THEY are the ones who are the main targets of the IslamoFascists.

[359Henrie]

Whos humping? The gays or the muslims? I can never tell.

[rattrap]

Robert Wood Johnson

Just damn, what a handle... err.. name.

[vladimir998]

Homosexuals fighting Muslims. Who to cheer for...?

[gondramB]

>>This guy Merrill has been dealing with liberals too long. He doesnt recognise a real threat when he sees one. I think maybe he will either chicken out or find that some people dont cowtow to queers.<<


This particular sitiuation seems to be more along the lines of a terrorist threat than a question of cowtowing.

Nobody should have their religious rights restricted by threats of terrorism and/or murder.

[sageb1]

"Talk about in-your-face defiance against a religion's values. Yeah, we know about obscene protests in front of Catholic places of worship, but I must say that I don't think they will like the reaction of Muslims if they attempt anything like what they do to harass Catholics."

Will this be televised? ;)

[Zionist Conspirator]

Charles Merrill, 72, a gay rights leader, stated in response: "I will be approaching the Temple Mount out of love and forgiveness to those who hate us. If the three major religions in the Middle East (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) want us stoned to death as it dictates in their ancient scriptures, then our gentle innocent blood will be on their hands. Gays are the meek in society and love all of humanity."

This guy doesn't sound like a Theonomic Positivist, does he?

Isn't it amazing that the same people who tell us that the disproof of G-d's existence (G-d forbid!) causes sexual taboos to collapse in a pile of anachronisms somehow still come up with all these rules against "hatred" and "intolerance?"

Meet the new boss--NOT the same as the Old Boss!

[Rosemont]

Who will the media favor? The Gay Extremist or the Muslim Extremist?