http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gays/ en-us Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:41:36 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411414/posts Evangelical Church Opens Doors Fully To Gays Renegade pastor in Denver finds new followers, but makes enemies too DENVER - The auditorium lights turned low, the service begins with the familiar rhythms of church: children singing, hugs and handshakes of greeting, a plea for donations to fix the boiler. Then the 55-year-old pastor with spiked gray hair and blue jeans launches into his weekly welcome, a poem-like litany that includes the line "queer or straight here, there's no hate here." The Rev. Mark Tidd initially used the word "gay." But he changed it to "queer" because it's the preferred term... AP Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411414/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:41:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410029/posts A spokesman for the American Family Association says a Republican homosexual activist group doesn't belong at a popular conservative political conference in February. The homosexual activist group GOProud, an offshoot of the Log Cabin Republicans, boasts on its website that it will be a co-sponsor of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington on February 18-20. Jimmy LaSalvia, executive director of GOProud, says taking part in CPAC "is one of the most important things [GOProud] will do all year," and affords the homosexual activist group "an incredible opportunity to deliver [its] message." GOProud advocates same-sex "marriage," a repeal of... One News Now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410029/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:17:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408793/posts Ineligible Witnesses Would Detract from Hearings Rep. Alcee Hastings, who is not a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), is sponsoring legislation that would harm the military and detract from planned hearings on the issue of gays in the military. The Hastings bill (H.R. 4180) would effectively suspend enforcement of Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C, which is usually mislabeled “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Hastings and 30 colleagues (only two of whom serve on the HASC) want to require the military to retain servicemembers who are homosexual, bisexual or transgendered, if they testify (or communicate with Congress) on... Center for Military Readiness http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408793/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:44:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406782/posts HOUSTON – The first openly gay person to be elected mayor of Houston says she hopes her victory in Saturday's election will change how the world views the city. Houston is the nation's fourth-largest city and the biggest to elect an openly gay mayor. Mayor-elect Annise Parker spoke Sunday at a press conference after defeating former city attorney Gene Locke with 53.6 percent of the vote in the hotly contested runoff election. Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406782/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:06:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403063/posts KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be imprisoned for renting to homosexuals. Gay rights activists say the bill, which has prompted growing international opposition, promotes hatred and could set back efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. They believe the bill is part of a continentwide backlash because Africa's gay community is becoming more vocal. "It's a question of visibility," said David Cato, who became an activist after he was... AP/Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2403063/posts#comment Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:11:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401036/posts CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online)- The following letter was written by the mother of three children to the President of the United States: An open letter to Mr. Obama I will not address you as Mr. President. I question whether you are fit to lead anyone. What I have learned today is the very last straw. I cannot even give you the benefit of the doubt any longer. Frankly, I feel foolish for ever being inclined to do so. We have endured a great deal from you in one short year, and it is simply too much to bear any longer.... Catholic Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401036/posts#comment Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:24:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2399949/posts On the night Campbell elected the youngest openly gay mayor in America, hundreds rallied in Vallejo to protest their mayor following his remarks about gays and heaven. Demonstrators bearing rainbow flags and signs outside Vallejo City Hall Tuesday night directed their ire at Osby Davis for his comments in a New York Times' article about the growing political clout of Evangelicals. Davis, who narrowly (and we mean narrowly) defeated gay rival Gary Cloutier in 2007, told Scott James that those pearly, beatific gates would remain shut for gays. "... they are in fact committing sin and that sin will keep... SF Gate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2399949/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 04:54:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392067/posts What is this world coming to? Another day brings another definition of love, marriage, religion, truth, civil rights and the church. Can anyone remember when there was more confusion? Only in a culture bombarded by "tolerance" could these issues be debated with any seriousness. It has been said loudly and proudly that gay marriage is a civil-rights issue. If that's the case, then gays would be the new African-Americans. I'm here to tell you now, and hopefully for the last time, that the gay community is not the new "African-American" community. In fact, I think Christians are the new Negro... WND http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392067/posts#comment Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:57:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378877/posts It is too hard for me to swallow the fact that a properly passed law in Maine was repealed in a public referendum. This just seems wrong. The proper course of action was to throw out the bums who passed the law in the first place and then have a subsequent legislature / Governer repeal the law. While the "outcome" in this case was favorable to conservative point of view, it is impossible for me to see how it benefits the conservative movement in the long run. Remember, gay marriage was made legal in Maine by the elected government -... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378877/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:26:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378473/posts A few years ago when the Muslim cabdrivers at the Minneapolis airport were refusing to carry passengers who had alcohol, several people pointed out that it would set a dangerous precedent to allow cabbies to select passengers according to Sharia rules. If a cabdriver could reject a passenger who was holding a bottle of whiskey, he could reject a passenger who was eating a ham sandwich, or an unmarried couple, or, as here, a gay couple. And the American principle of equality of access would be overthrown in favor of a religious discrimination that would enshrine Islamic law as a... Jihad Watch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378473/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:15:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376704/posts FARGO — Fargo's largest Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregation has suspended its funding to the ELCA. Echo-Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2376704/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:33:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2376695/posts I Only hope we find GOD again before it is too late ! ! The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are, Christmas trees. It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting... Mountain Republic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2376695/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:26:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368212/posts On October 10 President Obama showed his true rainbow colors to gay activists attending a fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign, the largest lesbian, gay bisexual, transgendered "LGBT Left" group in the country. Despite the personal favor, some disgruntled activists picketed outside. On the issue of gays in the military, what do they want the President to do? The California-based Michael D. Palm Center, an academic gay activist group, has issued several reports describing a "roadmap" for repeal of the 1993 law that is constantly mislabeled "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." (Unlike the administrative policy imposed on the military by Bill... The American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368212/posts#comment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:33:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367724/posts <p>According to McClatchy news, in the Democrat's 2006 campaign book, in the "integrity" section, the Democratic leadership vowed that legislation would be posted online for 24 hours before consideration of the final versions of any bill. That promise coupled with their president's claims that he'd post all bills online for five whole days -- that's 120 hours in case anyone's counting -- not to mention his now hoary claim that he'd put all debates on C-Span so that we the people could keep tabs on what Congress is doing makes for a facade of a deep interest in government transparency. And facade it has turned out to be for all these promises have been completely forgotten now that Democrats have taken up the reins of power.</p> Publius Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367724/posts#comment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:45:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2366803/posts This comes from that bastion of conservatism.... Yeah, yeah, I know.... Newsweak: Gay Rights Gain Ground Around The Globe In China, the trend goes back to the climate of economic reform that took hold in the 1980s, ending the persecution of the era of Mao Zedong, who considered homosexuals products of the "moldering lifestyle of capitalism." http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2366803/posts#comment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:05:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2364733/posts Yesterday, the US News & World Report published an essay, "Michelle Obama, Teachers Are Key to a Successful Economy." It begins: Michelle Obama: Teachers Are Key to a Successful Economy By Michelle Obama Posted October 15, 2009 Michelle Obama is the first lady of the United States. That's a lot of Michelle Obamas Anyway, after personalizing Michelle and the kids, Michelle's ghost-writer inserts the boiler-plate about the challenges and lack of rewards of teaching, which has been eternally true, and spring-boards into the reason for the exercise -- placing community organizers into the public schools -- Michelle refers to them... The Obama File http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2364733/posts#comment Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:45:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363107/posts An Italian couple are suing a shipping line for £2,800 after claiming they were not told a relaxing holiday they had booked was in fact on board a ship hosting Italy's first gay cruise. The middle-aged husband and wife, who have not been named, said they were embarrassed after spotting people they knew, but had not realised were gay, on the cruise. Despite accusations from gay groups, they deny being homophobic. Organisers insist the three-day cruise featured no scenes of excess. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363107/posts#comment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2362994/posts The Center for American Progress, the liberal think tank close to the Obama administration, has posted a blog entry headlined "Obama Stands By His LGBT Nominees Under Attack From the Right." The Center says that President Obama, in his speech to the Human Rights Campaign Saturday night, "strongly reiterated his support" for Kevin Jennings, head of the Education Department's Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, as well as for Chai Feldblum, a lesbian law professor nominated to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -- although Obama did not mention either Jennings or Feldblum by name. Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2362994/posts#comment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:21:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360768/posts A major new report confirms the worst fears of many: Health care reform will raise the costs for most Americans—by about 18% on average. That is on top of existing inflation of health coverage. Once the plan is fully phased-in (by 2019), a typical family of four would pay an extra $4,000 each year. When combined with existing inflation, costs would rise from today’s $12,300 annual average to $25,900. Of that 111% increase, $9,600 is due to existing factors uncorrected by the legislation, and $4,000 due to additional costs created by the legislation. For single persons, the differential is projected... heritage http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360768/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:18:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360512/posts Obama White House to 60,000,000 Anglers: We Don't Need You Obama White House takes on 60,000,000 American anglers. (Hawaii Leisure) A recently released White House document could result in the closures of sport fishing in salt and freshwater areas.Shimano reported: Feds to 60 Million American Anglers: We don't need you A recently published administration document outlines a structure that could result in closures of sport fishing in salt and freshwater areas across America. The White House created an Interagency Oceans Policy Task Force in June and gave them only 90 days to develop a comprehensive federal policy for all U.S.... Gateway Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360512/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:28:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360646/posts Just when you thought things couldn't possibly get any worse (from The Times)... The Obama administration is considering outbidding the Taliban to persuade Afghan villagers to lay down arms as it struggles to find a new approach to a war that is fast losing public and congressional support. Didn't we send troops to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban? Now the Obama administration is wanting to legitimize yet another terrorist group: Apart from training more Afghan troops, the focus has shifted to accepting a political role for the Taliban, while also trying to weaken them by winning some over. Once again,... Unto the Breach http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360646/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:44:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360436/posts I've always believed in the existence of monsters. During my 20 years as a cop in NYC, I met quite a few of them, many of whom may still be doing time in prisons around the country. However, they were the garden-variety type of monsters; murderers, rapists, armed robbers and other assorted thugs. But there's another, even lower, level of criminal that exists in communities all across America, even in some of our churches. The creature I'm referring to is the pedophile. A few years ago, I received a 6-page letter in the mail from a woman in East Cambridge,... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360436/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:24:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360372/posts This sounds safe... Obama's Safe Schools Czar Kevin Jennings wrote that killing someone who called you a name was not aberrant behavior. Oh really? Verum Serum discovered this article by Obama's Safe Schools Czar Kevin Jennings in 1998: We need to own up to the fact that our culture teaches boys that being “a man” is the most important thing in life, even if you have to kill someone to prove it. Killing someone who calls you a faggot is not aberrant behavior but merely the most extreme expression of a belief that is beaten (sometimes literally) into boys at... Getway Pundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360372/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:34:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360174/posts Thousands of gays and lesbians claimed the streets of the nation's capital today in a demonstration demanding full equality under the law. The National Equality March snaked past the White House and streamed down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. Demonstrators chanted "Yes we can" in English and Spanish, resurrecting President Obama's campaign slogan, and waved signs and banners. Organizers said the LGBT community, which encompasses lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgendered people, are not satisfied with a piecemeal approach to gaining civil rights. They are seeking "full federal equality" and singling out issues pertaining to marriage, adoption, military service and the... Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360174/posts#comment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:27:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360119/posts Sen. Lindsey Graham working with Sen. John Kerry on climate bill Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina publicly announced his support for climate legislation on Sunday in an op-ed column with Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. "Our partnership represents a fresh attempt to find consensus that adheres to our core principles and leads to both a climate change solution and energy independence," the two senators wrote in The New York Times. "It begins now, not months from now — with a road to 60 votes in the Senate." Graham's support is a major win for climate supporters, who... Politica http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2360119/posts#comment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:08:25 GMT