Written By: Kimo
No marriage for straight people! Its funny to actually see those words grouped together. Whats even more strange is to see that as reality. I read an Article today on the ADVOCATE.com that in response to the California supreme court's decision to uphold Prop. 8 two California pastors will not be officiating heterosexual marriages in their churches until Prop. 8 is no more! Two pastors in Glendale also went on record that they will also follow suit!
This could turn out to be a very powerful blow to those who use religion as a weapon to keep gays and lesbians from having the equal right to marry. I hope more brave religious figures come out and make similar statements like this.
Please feel free to share your voice and comment on this blog!
If you would like to read the article just click the blue link above.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Rob Thomas has a “Big Gay Chip On His Shoulder”
Written By: Kimo
Yesterday I read an article about Rob Thomas, former Matchbox Twenty lead singer now solo artist, let loose to the Huffington Post this past Wednesday. The name of this article is “The Big Gay Chip On My Shoulder.” This article was a result of the supreme courts decision to uphold proposition 8.
I consider myself to be a gay Christian and I found that Rob made some very interesting and valid points against the ultra-conservative Christian right wing regarding religion and gay marriage. Here are some of the quotes from Rob that I thought were very interesting.
“I believe the fact that an atheist, who doesn't believe in God at all, is allowed to enter into the holy land of marriage while a gay Christian is not, shows that this law is arbitrary. Are we to believe that anyone who doesn't live their life according to the King James Bible isn't protected by the same laws that protect those who do? Using the same argument that I've seen on the 700 Club, that would mean that Jewish, Hindu, or Muslim weddings are also null and void.”
“I believe that to deny this right to the gay population is to say to them, "this god is not your god and he doesn't love you." There isn't one person who is against gay marriage that can give me a reason why it shouldn't be legal without bringing God or their religion into it.”
Rob even adds his comments on civil unions. We have all heard the argument, “If two women or two men enter into a civil union, why isn’t that enough? Why do they have to have marriage?
Rob Thomas answers that with, “A civil union has to do with death. It's essentially a document that gives you lower taxes and the right to let your faux spouse collect your insurance when you pass away. A marriage is about life. It's about a commitment. And this argument is about allowing people to have the right to make that commitment, even if it doesn't make sense to you.”
If you would like to read more about Rob Thomas’s “Big Gay Chip On His Shoulder” You view the full length article at the Huffington Post website at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-thomas/the-big-gay-chip-on-my-sh_b_208183.html
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions!
Yesterday I read an article about Rob Thomas, former Matchbox Twenty lead singer now solo artist, let loose to the Huffington Post this past Wednesday. The name of this article is “The Big Gay Chip On My Shoulder.” This article was a result of the supreme courts decision to uphold proposition 8.
I consider myself to be a gay Christian and I found that Rob made some very interesting and valid points against the ultra-conservative Christian right wing regarding religion and gay marriage. Here are some of the quotes from Rob that I thought were very interesting.
“I believe the fact that an atheist, who doesn't believe in God at all, is allowed to enter into the holy land of marriage while a gay Christian is not, shows that this law is arbitrary. Are we to believe that anyone who doesn't live their life according to the King James Bible isn't protected by the same laws that protect those who do? Using the same argument that I've seen on the 700 Club, that would mean that Jewish, Hindu, or Muslim weddings are also null and void.”
“I believe that to deny this right to the gay population is to say to them, "this god is not your god and he doesn't love you." There isn't one person who is against gay marriage that can give me a reason why it shouldn't be legal without bringing God or their religion into it.”
Rob even adds his comments on civil unions. We have all heard the argument, “If two women or two men enter into a civil union, why isn’t that enough? Why do they have to have marriage?
Rob Thomas answers that with, “A civil union has to do with death. It's essentially a document that gives you lower taxes and the right to let your faux spouse collect your insurance when you pass away. A marriage is about life. It's about a commitment. And this argument is about allowing people to have the right to make that commitment, even if it doesn't make sense to you.”
If you would like to read more about Rob Thomas’s “Big Gay Chip On His Shoulder” You view the full length article at the Huffington Post website at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-thomas/the-big-gay-chip-on-my-sh_b_208183.html
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Court upholds Prop 8; State continues to recognize 18,000 marriages
From Lambda Legal
(San Francisco) May 26, 2009 —Today, in a 6 to 1 decision, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ballot measure that eliminated the right of same sex couples to marry. In the ruling authored by Chief Justice Ronald George, the Court stated "We emphasize only that among the various constitutional protections recognized in the Marriage Cases as available to same-sex couples, it is only the designation of marriage — albeit significant — that has been removed by this initiative measure." At the same time, the court unanimously ruled that the more than 18,000 marriages that took place between June 16 and November 4, 2008 continue to be fully valid and recognized by the state of California. The decision reaffirmed the Court's prior holding that sexual orientation is subject to the highest level of protection under the California Constitution.
In a strongly worded dissent, Justice Carlos Moreno stated, "The rule the majority crafts today not only allows same-sex couples to be stripped of the right to marry that this court recognized in the Marriage Cases, it places at risk the state constitutional rights of all disfavored minorities. It weakens the status of our state Constitution as a bulwark of fundamental rights for minorities protected from the will of the majority."
Friday, May 22, 2009
From The Bilerico Project.... What would Harvey say?
Would Harvey Milk be proud of us?
Filed by: Chuck Wolfe
May 22, 2009 9:30 AM
Shortly before he died in 1978, openly gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk made some extraordinarily prescient audio recordings. On one recording, he famously said, "If a bullet should enter my brain, let it destroy every closet door."
Today would have been Harvey's 79th birthday but for Dan White's bullet.
May 22nd, Harvey Milk Day, is a good time to reflect on whether we have heeded his call to live openly and fight hard for true equality. Would Harvey be proud of where we are in 2009? The truth is I think he'd be celebrating on Castro Street some days and marching up the National Mall on others:
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Introduction
Hello Everyone!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kimo, and I am very excited to be writing for the New Mexico GLBTQ Centers blog. In this blog you will find posts about the Centers people, projects and events. You will also find posts on current news articles that are impacting our community. Don’t be shy feel free to comment on anything you read.
To give you some information about me, I am 28 years young. I have lived in Albuquerque all of my life and I grew up in the NE Heights. I have been partnered for 4 years with an amazing Man who I absolutely adore! I’m a huge sports junkie. I love basketball, football, and boxing. I am naturally a kid at heart so box games, video games, any type of game are a great stress reliever for me. My passion is Poetry I love reading, writing and listening to poetry. There is nothing like listening to some one breath life into their words and reveal a piece of their soul.
I think That’s enough about me for now…LOL
Please stay tuned for future posts, and feel free to respond and make comments. This isn’t a private or members only blog so your participation is welcomed!
Kimo
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kimo, and I am very excited to be writing for the New Mexico GLBTQ Centers blog. In this blog you will find posts about the Centers people, projects and events. You will also find posts on current news articles that are impacting our community. Don’t be shy feel free to comment on anything you read.
To give you some information about me, I am 28 years young. I have lived in Albuquerque all of my life and I grew up in the NE Heights. I have been partnered for 4 years with an amazing Man who I absolutely adore! I’m a huge sports junkie. I love basketball, football, and boxing. I am naturally a kid at heart so box games, video games, any type of game are a great stress reliever for me. My passion is Poetry I love reading, writing and listening to poetry. There is nothing like listening to some one breath life into their words and reveal a piece of their soul.
I think That’s enough about me for now…LOL
Please stay tuned for future posts, and feel free to respond and make comments. This isn’t a private or members only blog so your participation is welcomed!
Kimo
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Big Hearts Come In Little Packages
Written By: Kimo
I read an article online the other day that really touched me. It was about a 9 year old kid named Ethan Mcnamee. While out on the play ground he heard some kids making antigay remarks and he later learned that a same sex couple in his neighborhood couldn’t get married. These events inspired him to organize a rally in support of marriage equality. Now if you haven’t seen or heard the story you might be thinking “What can a 9 year old kid actually do for marriage equality?“
I read an article online the other day that really touched me. It was about a 9 year old kid named Ethan Mcnamee. While out on the play ground he heard some kids making antigay remarks and he later learned that a same sex couple in his neighborhood couldn’t get married. These events inspired him to organize a rally in support of marriage equality. Now if you haven’t seen or heard the story you might be thinking “What can a 9 year old kid actually do for marriage equality?“
Ethan with the help of his teacher and some classmates who volunteered, made posters and signs and lined up speakers. Ethan even took the stage himself at the Colorado’s state capitol. The article even covered provided a quote from the Ethan gave reporters, “Everybody is different in a good way.”
I applaud Ethan and his ability to stand up for what he believes in by finding a way to get involved. Ethan is a shining example to not only his peer group but to all generations. Big hearts really can come in small packages!
Please don’t be shy share your thoughts and feelings about this blog!
If you would like to read more you can read the article by clicking the link below
You can also view the YouTube video here:
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