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Post by irish1139 on Jun 28, 2015 13:28:09 GMT -5
Good on you Mayumi. You have my deep respect for your courage. God made all our sisters and brothers, and he made us all to love. Love wins.
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Post by bamafan on Jun 28, 2015 13:32:07 GMT -5
JMHO Adam will ask fans when he wants our opinion. He does not need to be told that we will provide feedback.  [Check his feed, it is filled with unsolicited advice -- on everything.] I vaguely recall Adam asking fans for feedback on his FB some time ago.. asking which songs were the faves. Yes, he did ask for favorites. Of course I put TOH! www.facebook.com/AdamLambert/videos/10153018279618651/Adam Lambert 'The Original High' feat. "Ghost Town" is now available. Favorite songs? Let me know what you think. Unlike · Comment · Share · June 22 |
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Post by sandysva on Jun 28, 2015 13:41:42 GMT -5
Today I did something I thought I would never have the courage to do - walk out of my church during homily. The priest was on a rant about the Supreme Court ruling and used the same old tired arguments why this is so wrong, that gay couples could not raise families and that I cannot be a Catholic if I accept this ruling and that I am living in the dark. Ok then, if I cannot be considered a Catholic then I am out of here. We were seated on the second pew so we were very visible when my son and I walked out. And you know what? I never felt so FREE! I can still believe in my God but not in the confines of this very narrow-minded religion. As a member of a very devout Catholic family, I am sure this will not be acceptable but so be it! I stick to my decision. FREE at last and so happy for my brothers and sisters in the gay community! Oh....Mayumi!  I know that was hard for you to do. Bless your heart! You are living in the light....they are living in the dark. Mayumi, that took such courage, and I agree with Bamafan, you are living in the light. Miss you and hope to see you again soon. |
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Post by murly on Jun 28, 2015 13:47:32 GMT -5
Mayumi, I hope more churchgoers will do what you did. The leadership of churches will only open their minds when they sense they are losing the support of their members. As tithing and collection plates dry up, you'll see them suddenly decide that they can accept equal rights for the LGBT community after all.
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Post by finkfan on Jun 28, 2015 13:50:56 GMT -5
Kudos to you, Mayumi!
And thanks to Atop for the birthday cakes & wishes! Adam having a song on the charts, and a successful album, plus the Supreme Court rulings of last week, were the best birthday gifts I could ever have asked for!
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Post by rihannsu on Jun 28, 2015 14:07:44 GMT -5
Today I did something I thought I would never have the courage to do - walk out of my church during homily. The priest was on a rant about the Supreme Court ruling and used the same old tired arguments why this is so wrong, that gay couples could not raise families and that I cannot be a Catholic if I accept this ruling and that I am living in the dark. Ok then, if I cannot be considered a Catholic then I am out of here. We were seated on the second pew so we were very visible when my son and I walked out. And you know what? I never felt so FREE! I can still believe in my God but not in the confines of this very narrow-minded religion. As a member of a very devout Catholic family, I am sure this will not be acceptable but so be it! I stick to my decision. FREE at last and so happy for my brothers and sisters in the gay community! Bravo! Mayumi for standing up for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. The American Catholic church is not listening very closely to what the Pope has been saying. |
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Post by melliemom on Jun 28, 2015 14:11:02 GMT -5
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Post by rihannsu on Jun 28, 2015 14:14:00 GMT -5
JMHO Adam will ask fans when he wants our opinion. He does not need to be told that we will provide feedback. [Check his feed, it is filled with unsolicited advice -- on everything.] I vaguely recall Adam asking fans for feedback on his FB some time ago.. asking which songs were the faves. GT was passed by some songs that have super promo going right now. The Selena Gomez song blew past everybody and the new Tori Kelly single is flying up the chart. This is to be expected. GT managed to stay ahead of the Sam Hunt song that has been threatening all week so I call that good. |
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Post by melliemom on Jun 28, 2015 14:20:46 GMT -5
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Post by freakydeaky on Jun 28, 2015 14:38:14 GMT -5
Today I did something I thought I would never have the courage to do - walk out of my church during homily. The priest was on a rant about the Supreme Court ruling and used the same old tired arguments why this is so wrong, that gay couples could not raise families and that I cannot be a Catholic if I accept this ruling and that I am living in the dark. Ok then, if I cannot be considered a Catholic then I am out of here. We were seated on the second pew so we were very visible when my son and I walked out. And you know what? I never felt so FREE! I can still believe in my God but not in the confines of this very narrow-minded religion. As a member of a very devout Catholic family, I am sure this will not be acceptable but so be it! I stick to my decision. FREE at last and so happy for my brothers and sisters in the gay community! Brings to mind for me this quote by Cory Booker: “Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people; Before you tell me how much you love God, show me how much you love all his children; Before you preach to me of your passion for your faith, teach me about it through your compassion for your neighbors. In the end, I’m not as interested in what you have to tell or sell as in how you choose to live and give.” You have chosen to be a truer representation of your god than your church. You have chosen LOVE....  |
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