gay rights

In a conversation in a sociology class I had last semester we had a discussion about what makes society consider a man gay. For many men in the class, it seemed that simply having a homosexual relationship or experience made a man gay.  Read More »

I posted this on my personal blog on election day and have been wanting to post it here, since I know I'd have a wider audience, but I wanted to wait a little bit until there had been a few posts on other topics. I figure now's a good a time as any to post my thoughts (edited a little because I referenced ProU and it would look weird to refer to the site the blog is hosted on).  Read More »

In light of California's Proposition 8 and the unfolding national protests, it seems to me that many people don't have a problem with gay and lesbian relationships, but want to hold "marriage" as something sacred (even if the divorce rate is over 50%).  Read More »

-The Associated Press has announced that Connecticut has officially legalized gay marriage, in stark contrast to California's recent "Proposition 8" decision. As those who support gay rights protest in California, wedding chimes are ringing across the country.  Read More »

Has anyone else noticed that lately in Hollywood there has been a lot of people coming out in Hollywood, and they are still getting jobs. I think that this is definitely a positive sign for our country, as it is leading to more acceptance and understanding.  Read More »

I want to have a rabid, bra-burning, Lavender Menace Feminist Moment. Right now, Right here, Get the kerosene ready and the kindling out.

Let me preface with what brought this on.
I have a weight and a strength problem; too much of one and not enough of the other. So when my family walked into Academy, I went off to go look at those wrist and ankle weights that strap on.  Read More »

A Southern Baptist convention during the summer of 2007 revealed a desire to see more research in the area of whether homosexuality is caused by genetic factors (as science and research indicates), or personal choice (as the Bible indicates).  Read More »

Because I haven't heard a good one yet. Usually, I just hear the same old arguments like, "Marriage is between a man and a woman!" I am apt to respond, "Says who?" Almost invariably, the answer I get is: "God!"  Read More »