http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/21/and-now-for-something-completely-different Comments On: And Now for Something Completely Different... by David Schmader en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:08:56 -0700 The Stranger The Eucharist before Pride Week raised an offering of $705.00 to be donated to the The Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center in Ramallah (West Bank).

Cheers,

from Karen Ward
Church of the Apostles (Fremont)
and The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Commission for Emerging Mission
Posted by Karen Ward]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:40:10 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Gay Christian Fisting & Bible Study Group of Cap Hill]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:24:10 -0700 The Stranger
In an unrelated comment, an important thing to know about this event was that it was primarily organized by a group of gay men, some of whom are Episcopalian, some of whom aren't. Not an event to convert any supposedly lost, and not an event to promote a specific theology or superstition (everyone can believe whatever crazy thing they choose). It was an attempt (in my view anyway) to offer a religious blessing to the queers who usually get religious curses. Take that as you will, or don't. Whatever.


Posted by TimMathis]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:04:00 -0700 The Stranger Posted by john t]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:57:37 -0700 The Stranger
I wish you joy.
Posted by kim in portland]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:35:31 -0700 The Stranger Posted by spoiler alert]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:19:25 -0700 The Stranger
Not all Christians are Fundies just like not all Muslims are Terrorists. Making blanket statements like these about Christians is just as waspy and spiteful as "Christians" saying derogatory things about homosexuals.

I am gay and I was raised Lutheran by a father who couldn't care less about church and a mom who reveled in it as a social heirarchy ranking system. I have every right to bash Christianity.
But let 'em have their beliefs. This goes with all religions.
If people believe it helps them, then it does. What a group of people do behind closed doors away from you is their own business. Granted there are those who make it their business to interfere with your (and my own) business, lumping everyone together is asinine.
The way to acceptance isn't a blanket condemnation, but to reach out to those who are as equally disgusted with their fellow [Religious Persons] and recognize them as apart from the bigotry.

/vent. (sorry)

P.S. Hell if I know what "Episcopalian" is. Sounds like something Todd did to Sarah.
Posted by Drew2u]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:17:48 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Baconcat]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:11:12 -0700 The Stranger
How about this; instead of clinging on to an old superstition which currently is being used to foment and justify bigotry against you and others, you let go of the obviously bullshit pile of crap and move on intellectually.

I dunno, maybe it's just me.
Posted by Dave M]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:03:46 -0700 The Stranger
I wonder if people have to show ID to get a sample of the sacramental wine...
Posted by RainMan]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:37:03 -0700 The Stranger Posted by David K]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:42:08 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Sweeney Agonistes]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:24:14 -0700 The Stranger Posted by The Max]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:19:57 -0700 The Stranger Posted by kim in portland]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:04:35 -0700 The Stranger Posted by David Schmader]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:56:40 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Vince]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:47:53 -0700 The Stranger