I believe the murderers also admitted in jail that they specifically killed him because was gay. (a straight-up admitting). Thank you for your response, take balls, especially with the bigots on youtube, to stand up for the rights we all deserve. Re: Bible details, check out the documentary "For the Bible Tells Me So" (I believe it's on youtube too) and is amazing. :-)
It seems that throughout history the religious fundamentalists have always identified minority groups on which to focus their hate. First it was the Jews - bibliical quotes were used to justify killing them and expelling them from nations. Then it was 'witches' - herbalists and practitioners of indigenous religions, burned alive in their millions in Europe. For a hundred years in the US the Bible was used endlessly to justify slavery, segregation, inequality and bans on inter-racial marriage.
Interestingly, it's only be the last couple centuries or so that the Bible was read as literal material. Literalism became popular, imho, it reinforced latent fears of others of different cultures/lifestyles other than the norm while still giving the whole God/Jesus message. Centuries previous, I believe it was all interpretted (which posed its own problems of warping interpretations for ones own desires; separation of church as state wasn't active back then, as I'm sure you're aware)
[to JayCanuck]. I don't know why literalism is on the increase at the moment - but it is affecting all religions. Islam was moderate and tolerant (with a few extremists) for several centuries, but now the literalists, such as the Taliban, have now just about destroyed civilized values in many Islamic nations. Hindu nationalism and extreme Zionism are also very recent problems. Christian fundamentalists are, I fear, an equally serious threat to America.
You are always so right and say everything that I would say exactly. I have had the displeasure of meeting Virginia Foxx comments like what she said is what she always says thats why she lost the election too :D I live right on the NC border such a beautiful state of ugly closed minded people. Dont let all the bad people in the world and these kinds of people upset you hun you are a beautiful wonderful person keep fighting for us hun. Love ya -Danny
because miss foxx thinks she only represents the rednecks of winston-salem
obamadidit2008 2 years ago
Forgot to mention, 5 star rating, subscribed, and much love from Canada!
JayCanuck 2 years ago
Thanks for the rating thanks for subscribing and much love straight back to you from Vermont ;)
preventionofgayabuse 2 years ago
I believe the murderers also admitted in jail that they specifically killed him because was gay. (a straight-up admitting). Thank you for your response, take balls, especially with the bigots on youtube, to stand up for the rights we all deserve. Re: Bible details, check out the documentary "For the Bible Tells Me So" (I believe it's on youtube too) and is amazing. :-)
JayCanuck 2 years ago 2
It seems that throughout history the religious fundamentalists have always identified minority groups on which to focus their hate. First it was the Jews - bibliical quotes were used to justify killing them and expelling them from nations. Then it was 'witches' - herbalists and practitioners of indigenous religions, burned alive in their millions in Europe. For a hundred years in the US the Bible was used endlessly to justify slavery, segregation, inequality and bans on inter-racial marriage.
maitriparamita 2 years ago 2
Interestingly, it's only be the last couple centuries or so that the Bible was read as literal material. Literalism became popular, imho, it reinforced latent fears of others of different cultures/lifestyles other than the norm while still giving the whole God/Jesus message. Centuries previous, I believe it was all interpretted (which posed its own problems of warping interpretations for ones own desires; separation of church as state wasn't active back then, as I'm sure you're aware)
JayCanuck 2 years ago
[to JayCanuck]. I don't know why literalism is on the increase at the moment - but it is affecting all religions. Islam was moderate and tolerant (with a few extremists) for several centuries, but now the literalists, such as the Taliban, have now just about destroyed civilized values in many Islamic nations. Hindu nationalism and extreme Zionism are also very recent problems. Christian fundamentalists are, I fear, an equally serious threat to America.
maitriparamita 2 years ago
Yes I was aware of that ;)
preventionofgayabuse 2 years ago
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MrCrayonMan 2 years ago
You are always so right and say everything that I would say exactly. I have had the displeasure of meeting Virginia Foxx comments like what she said is what she always says thats why she lost the election too :D I live right on the NC border such a beautiful state of ugly closed minded people. Dont let all the bad people in the world and these kinds of people upset you hun you are a beautiful wonderful person keep fighting for us hun. Love ya -Danny
gaybeachbums 2 years ago
Why thank you u r such a sweet guy and don't worry I am always gonna be here to stand up for the RIGHT.
preventionofgayabuse 2 years ago
Aw thank you so much I do my best I refuse to let "biggots" upset me because I' am a big ole fagget and damn proud *snap snap*
gaybeachbums 2 years ago
Amen hun you know it. There is nobody happier then a gay man lol
preventionofgayabuse 2 years ago
lol Well somebody has to be atleast were getting some and know how to make our selves look damn good :)
gaybeachbums 2 years ago