The relationship between homosexuality and religion is fragile at best. Many of the prejudices that people cling to are declared to be based in religion. When there is a person who is gay and is also religious, it is met with confusion and sometimes anger and even more hatred.
The Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas currently has an exhibit of liturgical stoles (religious garb worn by clergy around the neck, usually over a clerical robe) from different Jewish and Christian denominations from religious leaders that are gay. There is an article that further details it here, and the exhibit will be open until June 5. If you're in the Dallas area you should check it out and hear the stories and honor those who are standing up for themselves and fighting hatred in Jesus' name, amen.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
What Would You Do?
What Would You Do? is a show on ABC that puts ordinary people in confrontations with actors in moral and ethical dilemmas in front of hidden cameras. It's very interesting to see people's reactions to different situations. A friend of mine is an actress in New York who has appeared on the show several times. On one occasion, she was attempting to steal a bike and actually had a guy help her steal it while a black male was in the same situation and had the cops called on him. Another time, she was placed at a table in a diner and tried to get a free meal by putting a roach on her plate and saying that it had been in her food; a patron of the diner chased her into the parking lot to yell at her.
This video showcases a diner in a small town in Texas, so it hits close to home. Two gay parents are having breakfast with their children and the waitress verbally abuses them. The show was trying to see how many people would stand up for the gay parents. I think every politician attempting to uphold the ban of gay marriage because it is "what the American people want" needs to see this video.
This video showcases a diner in a small town in Texas, so it hits close to home. Two gay parents are having breakfast with their children and the waitress verbally abuses them. The show was trying to see how many people would stand up for the gay parents. I think every politician attempting to uphold the ban of gay marriage because it is "what the American people want" needs to see this video.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Homophobia in Houston
A friend of mine had the following experience last week at The Drake bar in Houston and wanted to share his story:
"So we went for a paint party, which was put on by Day Glow. And it was awesome by the way! Basically they have paint cannons that shoot water-based paint on you, people throwing paint on you, etc. And then dancing and all.
But anyways, J____ and I were outside waiting for friends and we were just hugging (maybe kiss on the cheek, can't remember for sure) when the bouncer made some comment like "oh gays, oh no! Get out!" and made us leave. We snuck back in to get our friends and as we were leaving, I was drunk...so I brushed up against the bouncer on the way out. He proceeded to call the cops over on us. Another bouncer then came over and he was really nice and basically just told us to stand on the sidewalk to avoid any trouble. So we did while waiting for our ride and then left."
I know one Houston bar that will no longer have my patronage, asshole bouncer or not.
"So we went for a paint party, which was put on by Day Glow. And it was awesome by the way! Basically they have paint cannons that shoot water-based paint on you, people throwing paint on you, etc. And then dancing and all.
But anyways, J____ and I were outside waiting for friends and we were just hugging (maybe kiss on the cheek, can't remember for sure) when the bouncer made some comment like "oh gays, oh no! Get out!" and made us leave. We snuck back in to get our friends and as we were leaving, I was drunk...so I brushed up against the bouncer on the way out. He proceeded to call the cops over on us. Another bouncer then came over and he was really nice and basically just told us to stand on the sidewalk to avoid any trouble. So we did while waiting for our ride and then left."
I know one Houston bar that will no longer have my patronage, asshole bouncer or not.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
When a little is too much.
There are times in life when a little information can be too much information. Take the following conversation, for example:
Me: "So I was talking to P___.....do you know him well?"
Him: "I know that he has a picture of his naked ass as his profile picture on Manhunt."
Me: ".............why did you tell me that?"
Him: "You asked if I knew him!"
Too much, friends. Tooooo much.
Me: "So I was talking to P___.....do you know him well?"
Him: "I know that he has a picture of his naked ass as his profile picture on Manhunt."
Me: ".............why did you tell me that?"
Him: "You asked if I knew him!"
Too much, friends. Tooooo much.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Smash!
NBC has just optioned a new show called "Smash". The show follows a Broadway team that is putting on a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe. It involves the composers, the directors, the producers, the hopeful actresses, and fabulous dancers, including my wonderful friend who is hoofing it on Broadway in real life -- he was most recently in West Side Story (my favorite) as Chino.
There are two videos of interest (i.e., where I can see him and gasp with excitement).
The trailer:
The baseball dance scene:
I'm very excited for this show and hopefully you are, too! Be sure to watch it when it airs.
There are two videos of interest (i.e., where I can see him and gasp with excitement).
The trailer:
The baseball dance scene:
I'm very excited for this show and hopefully you are, too! Be sure to watch it when it airs.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Reasons That You Will Love "Thor"
Reasons that you will love the new movie "Thor":
1. I could just end the list here. I mean, really.
2. The land where Thor is from is called Asgard, so all of the people are Asgardians. And when they say it, it sounds like "ass guardians." I'm just saying.
3. The way to get from Asgard to Earth is by taking the Rainbow Bridge. I'm not making this up.
4. Loki looks like Johnny Weir. Distractingly so.
5. A group of Thor's Viking friends are also his warrior friends, one of whom is a female. A female who knows that Thor looks like that under the armor yet isn't trying to get a piece of the thunder? I call lesbian.
If you do go to see "Thor" (which really was a good movie and was very entertaining -- both my friend and I said that we'd be willing to see it again, so you know it didn't suck), make sure to stay until after the credits. As this Thor is part of the Avengers, there is an extra scene involving S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury after the credits. Which I did not know when I saw it and which is one of the reasons why I'd see it again. So if you see it, let me know what the scene is and the level of badassery achieved by Samuel L. Jackson.
1. I could just end the list here. I mean, really.
2. The land where Thor is from is called Asgard, so all of the people are Asgardians. And when they say it, it sounds like "ass guardians." I'm just saying.
3. The way to get from Asgard to Earth is by taking the Rainbow Bridge. I'm not making this up.
4. Loki looks like Johnny Weir. Distractingly so.
5. A group of Thor's Viking friends are also his warrior friends, one of whom is a female. A female who knows that Thor looks like that under the armor yet isn't trying to get a piece of the thunder? I call lesbian.
If you do go to see "Thor" (which really was a good movie and was very entertaining -- both my friend and I said that we'd be willing to see it again, so you know it didn't suck), make sure to stay until after the credits. As this Thor is part of the Avengers, there is an extra scene involving S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury after the credits. Which I did not know when I saw it and which is one of the reasons why I'd see it again. So if you see it, let me know what the scene is and the level of badassery achieved by Samuel L. Jackson.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
It Gets Better
I was watching the newest episode of Glee tonight (while secretly just waiting for the preview of the next episode.....Jonathan Groff is back, whaaaat!?), when a commercial for Google Chrome came on.
I am a big fan of social media. Obviously, as I am writing a blog. I would be lying if I said that being away from Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail for more than a few hours gives me the vapors. And I'm always excited when social media highlights new and relevant issues.
This commercial is highlighting the It Gets Better Project. The project was started by Dan Savage as a reaction to the increasing accounts of LGBT bullying and teen suicides.
You win this time, social media. Thank god they didn't use adorable animals, because that is my true Achilles heel and Google Chrome would have been downloaded before the commercial stopped airing.
Watch:
I am a big fan of social media. Obviously, as I am writing a blog. I would be lying if I said that being away from Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail for more than a few hours gives me the vapors. And I'm always excited when social media highlights new and relevant issues.
This commercial is highlighting the It Gets Better Project. The project was started by Dan Savage as a reaction to the increasing accounts of LGBT bullying and teen suicides.
You win this time, social media. Thank god they didn't use adorable animals, because that is my true Achilles heel and Google Chrome would have been downloaded before the commercial stopped airing.
Watch:
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