Growing up as a Jehovah's Witness, my first non-heterosexual memory had to be around age 9 or so. I remember watching a George Michael video on television and thinking to myself, "He's really pretty". As I got older, my interest in boys became stronger and more frequent. From the age of 11 on, it was pretty much on the same level as my attraction to girls.
Being a Witness, I was told from an early age that homosexuality was wrong. There was no mention in any of the publications about someone in my predicament. At the time, I had never heard of the term "bisexuality" within the Jehovah's Witness organization. It wasn't until years after leaving the church that I was able to come to terms with my sexuality. In fact, I have only been "out" for a very short time.
My how things have changed. In the December 2010, Awake!, there is a half page follow up article that asks, 'What About Bisexuality?'. It is deplorable to see the misleading and misguided information that they are giving their impressionable young people within the congregation that are truly seeking answers.
They truthfully state that bisexuality is more common in girls. Then they go on to state that the three main reasons that people are bisexual are "for attention, curiosity and attraction". "Girls who lack self confidence will do almost anything to make a guy like them". That is a direct quote from the article, folks.
So is this, "But what if you're really drawn to both sexes? You should be aware that same sex attraction is nothing more than a passing phase." Really!!! So, the last 24 years have only been a "passing phase" for me? How insulting. I like how they provide no medical or scientific evidence to support their claims. How about homosexuality in the animal world? Penguins? Hyenas? Anyone?
My favorite part is a quote from a 16 year old girl named Lisette. She says, "Talking to my parents about my feelings made me feel better. Also, I learned that during the adolescent years, hormone levels can fluctuate greatly. I truly think that if more youths knew more about their bodies, they would understand that same sex attraction can be temporary and they wouldn't feel the pressure to be gay." I guarantee you she did not learn these things in her health class at school, but by her Witness parents. I wasn't allowed to take Sex Ed in health class and no one in my congregation was either. Our parents didn't want any "worldly" people teaching us how to have sex. My mom did such a good job at teaching me the birds and the bees, I didn't recognize a vadge the first time I saw one. But that's another story.
Point is, think of how many lost and confused LGBT kids there are in that mess right now, just like I was. They're being told everything they are is a phase. It's a lie. It's heartbreaking. These kids are being told to "trust in Jehovah", like god's going to magically make them straight and happy.
I just wish there was a way I could reach them.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Today In WTF
This is a REAL trailer for a REAL movie about a tire, yes a tire, that psychically kills people with it's "mind". Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, 'Rubber':
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Mash Up Monday - 50 Cent Vs. Nine Inch Nails
This one has been around for a number of years, but it's one of my favorites. Enjoy 'Closer (In Da Club)':
Social Distortion - Ring Of Fire (Acoustic)
Mike Ness is still kicking ass at 49. Hope I can be a fraction of this badass 14 years from now.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
KETK Poll Fail
Yesterday, KETK, an NBC station out of Tyler, TX, conducted a day long poll asking viewers, "Will acceptance of gays be the downfall of America?" They received hundreds of calls, mostly in favor of god fearing Christians. Here is a clip from last night's newscast. It's funny to see how uneducated these people are. Even the people calling in to support us, saying that some guys are born with female brains....it's scientific fact. It's just sad.
GLAAD has worked with the station in the last 24 hours. They have since issued an apology for posing such an insensitive question. The station manager is planning on going on air soon to denounce the piece.
The damage has already been done.
GLAAD has worked with the station in the last 24 hours. They have since issued an apology for posing such an insensitive question. The station manager is planning on going on air soon to denounce the piece.
The damage has already been done.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
I'm Sick
The three of us have been out of commission since Saturday afternoon. It started as a nasty chest cold. Now, I'm starting to get flu symptoms. I feel like I've been beat with a tire iron. At the moment, it's all I can do to put a rational sentence together, let alone a series of posts. There have been a number of very important stories that have come across the wire in the last couple of days that I've wanted to talk about, so I'll do my best to post when I can. Keep checking back regularly. Thanks.
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