Daily Archives: August 17, 2015
Tennessee pastor blames a ‘liberal society’ for banning the stoning of gays
Tennessee pastor blames a ‘liberal society’ for banning the stoning of gays
A Tennessee pastor is lashing out against a ‘liberal’ society that does not punish homosexuality with stoning.
Ben Bailey, pastor of the Central Church of Christ in McMinnville, can be seen saying in a broadcast of The Gospel of Christ: ‘God does not approve of homosexuality or gay marriage. The scripture says… that is vile, unnatural and deserving of a penalty… It’s an abomination that under the Old Testament deserved stoning.’
Bailey is critical of people today who are looking for a liberal church that doesn’t ‘have any hardcore standards on anything’ and wants to allow females to preach.
‘(God) has a definite standard and it is not the liberal mindset that we see today,’ he says. ‘This book (the Bible) does not condone things like women preaching … If I’m out to please God, we don’t find things like that in the Bible.
‘Is our God, the God of Bible, wanting us to go somewhere where it’s liberal, relaxed views and anything goes? No, that’s the effect of a very liberal society. And we need to make sure that such is not the idea or the mindset of God.’
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Greg Hernandez
Anti-LGBT County Clerk Gets Time to Appeal Judge’s Decision Over Her Opposition to Marriage Equality
Op-ed: Shame on Australia for Putting Equality to a Vote
Op-ed: Shame on Australia for Putting Equality to a Vote
This gay writer says his nation is failing him and the world.
Conrad Liveris
www.advocate.com/commentary/2015/08/17/op-ed-shame-australia-putting-equality-vote
Relating to Dad Is Complicated
Relating to Dad Is Complicated
It’s hard to relate to Dad. It’s complicated. I’ve known for a while that both my parents wish I wasn’t queer. Or to be honest, they wished I wasn’t. My mom and I have a lovely if frought-with-boundaries relationship today, like most adult children and parents. We talk around holidays or occasionally on the phone, mostly about a narrow band of nice subjects. It’s not that I ever lie to her, but it’s not like talking to a close friend either. I have zero regret or remorse or longing going on about this, it seems like the best way to spend our time. Dad is a bit more difficult.
When I was 18, I came out for the 3rd time and it stuck. After telling everyone I’m here I’m queer, I felt drunk on the power of the wide swing of my closet door. I came way out. I was way open. I felt proud for the first time in my life and I knew I had to do something I had been waiting to do since puberty: shave my legs. I wanted to go to the only gay club in York, Pennsylvania and I wanted to dance. The one thing I didn’t anticipate was how long it would take…to shave. Waiting until I was 18 meant that it was literally a hairy situation, and if you’ve seen my vines you know that my long luscious legs mean there is plenty of ground to cover. I was determined though, and I eventually succeeded, bounding down the stairs after the longest shower of my life. Dad was waiting for me. “What are those?” He pointed at my legs. I didn’t quite understand the question — “They’re legs, Dad” I wanted to say.
“What did you do?”
Remember I had courage. I had new-found bravado.
“I shaved my legs.” I said. “This is who I am and you’ve got to deal with it.”
“You can’t do that. What will the neighbors think?”
By this time we were shouting. And we kept shouting. We argued. We got angry. And the whole thing exploded into violence. My bravado was deflated. My courage was beat out of me, for the time being.
Growing up in rural Pennsylvania (I was 18 in 1995) there were few queer folks on TV. There were seemingly no queer folks in life. It wasn’t really a matter of my Mom or Dad hating queer people, although I took it that way. Looking back I think they (especially Dad) were simply afraid of the unknown and couldn’t bear “what the neighbors would think” about them as parents if I was so different… and I was… so different… so very different.
We discuss this and other Dad-related topics on this week’s podcast: Coming Out With Jeffrey Marsh.
jeffreymarsh.com
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Judge rules county clerk in Kentucky not entitled to more delays – then stays own decision
Judge rules county clerk in Kentucky not entitled to more delays – then stays own decision
Marriage licenses are still not being issued to any couples – same-sex or otherwise – in Kentucky’s Rowan County.
US District Judge David Bunning sent a confusing message from the bench on Monday (17 August) that had both sides in a lawsuit brought against County Clerk Kim Davis claiming some kind of victory.
Bunning ruled last week that Davis could no longer legally refuse to issue licenses to same-sex couples despite her religious objections. But her office continued to do so in her absence last Thursday (13 August).
Bunning then ruled Monday that Davis, who is appealing the ruling, is not entitled to any more delays. But the judge also stayed that decision because ’emotions are running high on both sides of this debate.’
The Associated Press reports that attorneys for Davis believe this ruling gives Davis more time as they wait to see if the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals will take the case. Meanwhile, attorneys for the couples suing Davis believe licenses must be issued now.
Davis was sued by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of four couples – two straight and two gay. She has cited religious beliefs in refusing to provide marriage licenses to any couple – same-sex or opposite sex – since a 26 June Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states.
Bunning ruled that Davis’ personal religious beliefs do not exempt her from from performing the duties of her public office. He wrote in his ruling that Davis ‘is refusing to recognize the legal force of US Supreme Court jurisprudence in performing her duties.’
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear had previously weighed in telling Davis and other clerks to issue licenses or resign.
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Greg Hernandez
Why is Carly Fiorina Ducking Her Record Opposing Marriage Equality?
Why is Carly Fiorina Ducking Her Record Opposing Marriage Equality?
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Today, NBC’s Kasie Hunt reported that Carly Fiorina refused to take a position on whether she supports or opposes marriage equality.
HRC.org
Straight Guy Blindfolded & Tricked Into Kissing A Guy. You Know, For Science.
Straight Guy Blindfolded & Tricked Into Kissing A Guy. You Know, For Science.
File this under pointless and immature, but hey, at least the adorable guys from AsapScience are there to provide some interesting trivia.
Davey Wavey blindfolds a “straight” guy to see if he can tell the difference between kissing a guy vs. a girl, but joke’s on him! All three kisses are from Davey.
Watch below as Davey’s thirst grows after each kiss:
Dan Tracer
What To Watch This Week On TV: Tig Notaro Takes On HBO
What To Watch This Week On TV: Tig Notaro Takes On HBO
Check out our weekly guide to make sure you’re catching the big premieres, crucial episodes and the stuff you won’t admit you watch when no one’s looking.
— If you haven’t yet heard comedian Tig Notaro’s now legendary stand-up set from LA’s Largo, Live, stop reading this and download it immediately. Then, stream the Netflix original documentary about what happened after the remarkable night where Notaro detailed her battle with a serious illness, losing her mother and then getting diagnosed with cancer in a matter of months. THEN, check out her new special Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted, premiering Saturday at 10 p.m. Eastern on HBO.
— Get some global perspective with Out and Around, a new documentary airing tonight on Logo at 9 p.m. Eastern. Jennifer Chang and Lisa Dazols traveled the world and spoke with LGBT leaders across the globe to learn more about the community in more than a dozen countries.
— This Thursday’s Project Runway is all about cruising. In this season’s first team challenge, the designers are tasked with creating vacation fashion worthy of the high seas. See who sinks and who swims Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern on Lifetime.
— It might be 20 years since Full House has aired a new episode, but this Saturday Lifetime promises to air some dirty laundry about the hit sitcom. In The Unauthorized Full House Story, premiering Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern, backstage tensions and terrible wigs take center stage.
— I Am Cait has been building up the tension between Caitlyn and the rest of the Kardashians. This week the least likable member of the extended Kardashian family, Scott Disick visits Jenner’s Malibu home Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern on E!.
What are you watching this week on TV?
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Bobby Hankinson
Love is love
