Comments on: BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:49:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: The 69th Carnival of Feminists! « This is What a Feminist Blogs Like http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6357 The 69th Carnival of Feminists! « This is What a Feminist Blogs Like Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:06:25 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6357 [...] Janie at Colloquium writes about her disappointment by the passage of Prop H8. [...] […] Janie at Colloquium writes about her disappointment by the passage of Prop H8. […]

]]> By: TheAntiConformistCatholic http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6288 TheAntiConformistCatholic Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:45:44 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6288 I am probably one of the few Catholics in California who opposes Proposition 8. I have been shunned by my entire family of rich, prosperous Catholics who want to control the lives of other people and force them to turn to our religion. I don't have an exact biblical quotes or anything, but I'm pretty sure there were some homosexuals around the time of Jesus. Yes, my religion acknowledges homeosexuality as sin, but in the last century catholics who have nothing better to do with their selves want to take away constitutional rights to other people and claim that they are doing it in "the name of god". Well I think that politics and religion should stay separate because that is the start of conflict. I know that not everyone wants to believe in what I believe in and that there is strong evidence that my God doesn't exist. We Catholics can't tell people that they have false gods if any other human can prove mine false. I have personal reasons to believe. Now, I also want to point out that many "religious" folks would do anything to take away the rights of others. Many claim that they want "world peace" (in fact, every Sunday my priest talks about this and we are forced to sing this), but taking a right that makes two people with different characteristics unequal is a direct contradiction of peace. I'm ashamed to share the same faith os these hypocrites. As a black male, I attend a mostly white Church (because its close). I get disrespected and am treated differently than others. In church they woiuld preach about peace and love, but outside of church they treat me like I'm next to nothing. And these same people preach against war and abortion, but support the death sentence. Sorry for that rant. I support rights for everyone of different races, ideologies, and different orientations. This might seem shocking to most, but it is a medium for black males to be against KKK (for obvious reasons). Although I am against what they stand for, I still think they deserve a right to express their opinions, because if I didn't this would be an example of bigotry. If you are religious like I am and are reading this, I just want to say that I am not a "devil" just because I am against elitism or I don't agree with Catholic Political statements, I just realize when people are doing the wrong thing. Earth and Heaven are different, and according to the bible, only God judges who goes where. I believe that regardless of what a person believes in, if he or she tries to lead an example in life of doing the right thing, he will prosper in the afterlife. And telling others that "gays are possesed by demons" and all that nonsense is judging others as you were their god and you decided what would happen with them. Just live your life, and try to make the world a more "equal" place for the next few generations to come. Be open and tolerate views of others. I am probably one of the few Catholics in California who opposes Proposition 8. I have been shunned by my entire family of rich, prosperous Catholics who want to control the lives of other people and force them to turn to our religion. I don’t have an exact biblical quotes or anything, but I’m pretty sure there were some homosexuals around the time of Jesus. Yes, my religion acknowledges homeosexuality as sin, but in the last century catholics who have nothing better to do with their selves want to take away constitutional rights to other people and claim that they are doing it in “the name of god”. Well I think that politics and religion should stay separate because that is the start of conflict. I know that not everyone wants to believe in what I believe in and that there is strong evidence that my God doesn’t exist. We Catholics can’t tell people that they have false gods if any other human can prove mine false. I have personal reasons to believe. Now, I also want to point out that many “religious” folks would do anything to take away the rights of others. Many claim that they want “world peace” (in fact, every Sunday my priest talks about this and we are forced to sing this), but taking a right that makes two people with different characteristics unequal is a direct contradiction of peace. I’m ashamed to share the same faith os these hypocrites. As a black male, I attend a mostly white Church (because its close). I get disrespected and am treated differently than others. In church they woiuld preach about peace and love, but outside of church they treat me like I’m next to nothing. And these same people preach against war and abortion, but support the death sentence.

Sorry for that rant. I support rights for everyone of different races, ideologies, and different orientations. This might seem shocking to most, but it is a medium for black males to be against KKK (for obvious reasons). Although I am against what they stand for, I still think they deserve a right to express their opinions, because if I didn’t this would be an example of bigotry. If you are religious like I am and are reading this, I just want to say that I am not a “devil” just because I am against elitism or I don’t agree with Catholic Political statements, I just realize when people are doing the wrong thing. Earth and Heaven are different, and according to the bible, only God judges who goes where. I believe that regardless of what a person believes in, if he or she tries to lead an example in life of doing the right thing, he will prosper in the afterlife. And telling others that “gays are possesed by demons” and all that nonsense is judging others as you were their god and you decided what would happen with them. Just live your life, and try to make the world a more “equal” place for the next few generations to come. Be open and tolerate views of others.

]]> By: WOOF Winners for 11/21/08 | Poetry 2.0 http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6246 WOOF Winners for 11/21/08 | Poetry 2.0 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:17:30 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6246 [...] / Opinion JHS, Esq. - “BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality” - There can be no peace in the world until all persons are assured equality under the law, [...] […] / Opinion JHS, Esq. — “BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality” — There can be no peace in the world until all persons are assured equality under the law, […]

]]> By: WOOF Top 5 for November 14th 2008 | Wanderer Thoughts http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6157 WOOF Top 5 for November 14th 2008 | Wanderer Thoughts Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:22:35 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6157 [...] Esq. - “BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality” - There can be no peace in the world until all persons are assured equality under the law, [...] […] Esq. — “BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality” — There can be no peace in the world until all persons are assured equality under the law, […]

]]> By: Dodgeblogium » Dreary BOMS http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6146 Dodgeblogium » Dreary BOMS Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:02:28 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6146 [...] presents BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality posted at Colloquium, saying, “There can be no peace in the world until all persons are [...] […] presents BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality posted at Colloquium, saying, “There can be no peace in the world until all persons are […]

]]> By: busbyseotest! http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6143 busbyseotest! Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:25:15 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6143 if there were no equality, it means nothing :). if there were no equality, it means nothing :) .

]]> By: Hardy http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6109 Hardy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:44:17 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6109 Living in the UK, I'm slightly envious of the practice in the US of voting on specific laws. It seems a very democratic way of doing things. But in situations like this, it does make me realise how open it is to bigotry and scare-mongering. I'm sure if there was a vote on same-sex marriage here, the result would be similar to that on Proposition 8. On a happier note, thanks to everyone who helped elect a president with a greater understanding of worldwide issues. <abbr><em>Hardy´s most recent post: <a href="http://www.palestine-yellowpages.com/buy/tigi-rockaholic" rel="nofollow">TIGI Rockaholic</a></abbr></em> Living in the UK, I’m slightly envious of the practice in the US of voting on specific laws. It seems a very democratic way of doing things. But in situations like this, it does make me realise how open it is to bigotry and scare-mongering. I’m sure if there was a vote on same-sex marriage here, the result would be similar to that on Proposition 8.

On a happier note, thanks to everyone who helped elect a president with a greater understanding of worldwide issues.

Hardy´s most recent post: TIGI Rockaholic

]]> By: Mimi Lenox http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/11/07/blogblast-for-peace-2008-no-peace-without-true-equality/#comment-6099 Mimi Lenox Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:24:25 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=1106#comment-6099 <i>That’s akin to the “separate but equal” approach to education for children with different skin colors that was invalidated by the United States Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education 347 U.S. 483 (1954).</i> Correct. A perfect analogy. You spoke what many bloggers all over the nation have on their hearts and minds this week. Excellent BlogBlast post! I enjoyed reading your professional and passionate opinion on this issue. Thank you for participating and making your voice count Peace to you and yours, Mimi <abbr><em>Mimi Lenox´s most recent post: <a href="http://mimiwrites.blogspot.com/2008/11/sunday-blog-chatter-have-you-noticed.html" rel="nofollow">Sunday Blog Chatter ~ Have You Noticed The Hush?</a></abbr></em> That’s akin to the “separate but equal” approach to education for children with different skin colors that was invalidated by the United States Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education 347 U.S. 483 (1954).

Correct. A perfect analogy. You spoke what many bloggers all over the nation have on their hearts and minds this week. Excellent BlogBlast post! I enjoyed reading your professional and passionate opinion on this issue.

Thank you for participating and making your voice count
Peace to you and yours,
Mimi

Mimi Lenox´s most recent post: Sunday Blog Chatter ~ Have You Noticed The Hush?

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