How a new Pope is chosen - From the Heartlands
4.02.2005
Right on cue!
You all knew it would be coming. When Bishop Henry became the subject of two Human Rights complaints the social conservatives would start screaming. The righties are suggesting the complaints filed against Henry are because he spoke out against gay marriage.
Many people have spoken out against gay marriage in Canada, many are very potent critics of gay marriage and if you follow the logic of conservative Rempel at The Politic, they all should now be before Human Rights Commissions for doing so.
How many anti gay-marriage folks are the subject of complaints for their comments on the subject. The answer is one. Bishop Henry.
Sometimes these folks think just because they are a member of a religion, it gives them free reign to say anything they want in society in the name of their religion. Does freedom of religion imply a church leader would be free to call for "the stoning" of someone or group of people? There are limits on all freedoms and Churchs are not above the law in our secular country.
Here right winger at The Politic has posted this...
See also:There ought to be a law say social conservatives
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Many people have spoken out against gay marriage in Canada, many are very potent critics of gay marriage and if you follow the logic of conservative Rempel at The Politic, they all should now be before Human Rights Commissions for doing so.
How many anti gay-marriage folks are the subject of complaints for their comments on the subject. The answer is one. Bishop Henry.
Sometimes these folks think just because they are a member of a religion, it gives them free reign to say anything they want in society in the name of their religion. Does freedom of religion imply a church leader would be free to call for "the stoning" of someone or group of people? There are limits on all freedoms and Churchs are not above the law in our secular country.
Here right winger at The Politic has posted this...
Bishop Henry smacks 'em down, kicks ass
Peter Rempel March 31, 2005"If anyone has any doubt whatsoever about the status of religious freedoms in Canada, then it is time to take a good hard look at the recent experience of Bishop Fred Henry of Calgary. Henry made the mistake of speaking out against gay marriage and will now for his indiscretion be hauled before the local kangaroo court known as the provincial human rights commission. The message is clear: Speak out against gay marriage and you will be subjected to abuses by the state."
See also:There ought to be a law say social conservatives
For more on Bishop Henry, gay marriage Stephen Harper and gay rights use the Technoratic search box in the sidebar.
End Discrimination says 24 Hours paper
Vancouver is being flooded with newsprint these days. Three new free daily papers referred to as "commuter papers" have sprung up. 24 Hours is the newest and part of the Sun Media group that publish papers in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonto and Caslgary as well as other dailies.
Today they have a column on same-sex marriage. It's more of a rant, supporting gay marriage. The paper is hoping to reach out to the under 30 crowd and commuters. Former BC Premier Glen Clark is the publisher and Jimmy Pattison is part owner with the Sun Media group.
On to the rant ...
and then ...
I for one can not figure out how same-sex marriage can affect a heterosexual marriage. The arguement reminds me of the days when Blacks and Jews were effectivly kept out of certain neighbourhoods.
Today they have a column on same-sex marriage. It's more of a rant, supporting gay marriage. The paper is hoping to reach out to the under 30 crowd and commuters. Former BC Premier Glen Clark is the publisher and Jimmy Pattison is part owner with the Sun Media group.
On to the rant ...
"As far as religious groups go, they can all refuse to marry homosexuals until they are blue in the face; that can be another fight for another day."
and then ...
"Two men with rings on their fingers will not erode society any more or any less.
They will not teach your children to be gay -- unless they already are. They will not bring hellfire upon our precious Earth."
I for one can not figure out how same-sex marriage can affect a heterosexual marriage. The arguement reminds me of the days when Blacks and Jews were effectivly kept out of certain neighbourhoods.
4.01.2005
Gay Bikers Blog
Gay bikers ...
a good source of information, events and links is Gay Biker World, a blog that was started by my buddy Jim in Vancouver. He has been a biker for quite awhile and knows his stuff and what we like! Check out Gay Biker World for coming events posted today!
Lots of pics of hot bikes too.
a good source of information, events and links is Gay Biker World, a blog that was started by my buddy Jim in Vancouver. He has been a biker for quite awhile and knows his stuff and what we like! Check out Gay Biker World for coming events posted today!
Lots of pics of hot bikes too.
There ought to be a law say social conservatives
As predicted here earlier today (it wasn't hard to do) Lifesite a social conservative Christian news service had this to say about the Bishop Henry today with respect to the news he was facing a human rights complaint in Alberta ...
Despite Lawsuits Bishop Henry Refusing to Back Down 'One Iota' on Homosexual "Marriage"
There will be many more right wing Christian calls for justice, and end to so called "Star Chambers". What do they want, a return to the days of the inquisitions?
Cheers to My Blagh for pointing Western Standard link to me!
For more on same-sex marriage, gay rights, Bishop Henry and social conservatives use the technorati search box in the sidebar.
Despite Lawsuits Bishop Henry Refusing to Back Down 'One Iota' on Homosexual "Marriage"
"CALGARY, March 31, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Even in the face of two human rights complaints, Calgary Bishop Fred Henry is refusing to back down over his pastoral and public statements on same-sex marriage, in which he faithfully presented the Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality."I love the headline. Henry is not facing a lawsuit. Its a Human Rights commission. The last paragraph in Lifesite's report is interesting too...
"The bishop presented to the media a meticulous legal defense saying, "Freedom of religion and freedom of speech are foundational, and if we're to have an honest debate in society, all the voices have to be heard, including that of the churches. I think I'm owed an apology for putting me through this rigmarole of harassment and intimidation and attempt to silence me."Comments from posters to right wing blog Western Standard
"I would like to know what risks the two complainants exposed themselves to. There has to be sort of restriction imposed to discourage lodging frivolous actions with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. Maybe some sort of "good faith" bond. (Pardon the seeming though unintended, pun). I support Bishop Henry completely on this issue would like to see him lodge a
counter complaint."and then this ...
"... simply treat every HR complaint as an HR violation itself. And in this case, it certainly is. The purpose of the complaint in this case is quite clearly to suppress public debate by terrorizing citizens into silence with the threat of legal consequences for holding and expressing unauthorized opinions.
Should be interesting. I suspect the best Bishop Henry can expect is to have the HR Star Chamber simply choose to not deal with the complaint. That sort of things has been done before. But to have them come right out and say that the plaintiffs are wrong and abusing the system, and that this wretched Catholic actually does have the right to participate in the affairs of his society may be too much to hope for."
There will be many more right wing Christian calls for justice, and end to so called "Star Chambers". What do they want, a return to the days of the inquisitions?
Cheers to My Blagh for pointing Western Standard link to me!
For more on same-sex marriage, gay rights, Bishop Henry and social conservatives use the technorati search box in the sidebar.
3.31.2005
Which Famous Homosexual Are You? I'm Cary Grant
This was just fun. Try it see who you might be, look at who I am.
Ok I know it is kind of wierd but it was kinda fun!
Which Famous Homosexual Are You?
Brought to you by Rum and Monkey
Ok I know it is kind of wierd but it was kinda fun!
Which Famous Homosexual Are You?
Brought to you by Rum and Monkey
Release the 911 Tapes Lorne
Things are getting hot in Vancouver Burrard. Seems a couple more bits of information have been added to the Mayencourt "vigilante" escapade.
In a media release from Tim Stevenson, city councillor and NDP candidate in Vancouver Burrard pieced together the following information from media reports and witnesses of the incident;
Mayencourt was not approached by the panhandler, he watched the panhandler approaching others and decided to take action. Mayencourt then apparently followed the panhandler down Davie Street, yelling at him. The panhandler appears to have entered an alley to get away from Mayencourt. However Mayencourt followed him and shortly thereafter the panhandler hit Mayencourt on the cheek. The incident's duration of time is unknown, as is Lorne's state of mind during the confrontation.
Stevenson then went on to ask Lorne to release the 911 tapes ...
Stevenson's City Council colleague and long time advocate against homelessness, Jim Green, echoed his call. "Frankly, I'm shocked by what might have transpired between Lorne Mayencourt and the unknown panhandler." Said Green. "Lorne has been complicit with his government's cuts that have increased the number of homeless on the streets, and now he is making the streets even less safe by taking vigilante actions that only heighten the level of tension and fear between panhandlers and commuters. Perhaps we should consider an aggressive MLA by-law."
For more on Lorne Mayencourt, use the technorati search box in the sidebar.
In a media release from Tim Stevenson, city councillor and NDP candidate in Vancouver Burrard pieced together the following information from media reports and witnesses of the incident;
Mayencourt was not approached by the panhandler, he watched the panhandler approaching others and decided to take action. Mayencourt then apparently followed the panhandler down Davie Street, yelling at him. The panhandler appears to have entered an alley to get away from Mayencourt. However Mayencourt followed him and shortly thereafter the panhandler hit Mayencourt on the cheek. The incident's duration of time is unknown, as is Lorne's state of mind during the confrontation.
Stevenson then went on to ask Lorne to release the 911 tapes ...
"We are heading into a Provincial election and Lorne's constituents deserve to know what happened that night. He should request the tapes of his 911 calls be released so there is more clarity on the evening's events. As elected officials we have a responsibility to set a positive example, and that does not include harassing peaceful panhandlers."
Stevenson's City Council colleague and long time advocate against homelessness, Jim Green, echoed his call. "Frankly, I'm shocked by what might have transpired between Lorne Mayencourt and the unknown panhandler." Said Green. "Lorne has been complicit with his government's cuts that have increased the number of homeless on the streets, and now he is making the streets even less safe by taking vigilante actions that only heighten the level of tension and fear between panhandlers and commuters. Perhaps we should consider an aggressive MLA by-law."
For more on Lorne Mayencourt, use the technorati search box in the sidebar.
New West Coast Gay Internet Radio Station
New ~ West Coast Gay Internet Radio Station
Radiogay.ca gives a fresh west coast perspective on GLBT issues, locally, nationally and internationally as well as great music and chat. That is the promo stuff. I will check them out tonight.
Broadcast to be nightly from 6pm to 8pm Pacific time in their initial test phase.
This came to me by Gay Warriors yahoo group.
Radiogay.ca gives a fresh west coast perspective on GLBT issues, locally, nationally and internationally as well as great music and chat. That is the promo stuff. I will check them out tonight.
Broadcast to be nightly from 6pm to 8pm Pacific time in their initial test phase.
This came to me by Gay Warriors yahoo group.
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