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I don't hate you, Rachel. But

Orlando — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:31:34 +0000

In reply to Orlando, I'm not surprised

I don't hate you, Rachel. But I do find it disgusting that you expect respect and reason when you have so little respect for the rights of others.

Orlando, I'm not surprised

Rachael — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:59:04 +0000

In reply to P.P.S. To Rachel again:

Orlando, I'm not surprised that you did not finsih my blog. The curious thing about you "lefties" is that you are more apt to disregard the views and opinions of those you differ from because you cannot get past your hate for them long enough to finish reading the words....so I don't take offense. As far as being a pastors' kid...your pals are quick to assume that I am a gay hater (where it is very unlikely that my pals you would consider you a "black hater" because your daddy is white) when my life, and blog, suggest otherwise....but you wouldn't know that because you didn't read it! Now tell me, who is more compassionate, the one who refuses listen to his opponent or the one who listens and responds with respect and reason? I don't expect an answer since you probably didn't get that far.

Orlando, i do not think that

Timothy Mark Coogler Jr — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:25:39 +0000

In reply to There is something I do not

Orlando, i do not think that my faith should drive the laws as you put it. At the same time i do not think that the secular worlds laws should drive me into comprimising on my beliefs by standing behind an issue like this one. As i have said before, "if it becomes legal as i am sure it will, so be it good for them". And i do not mean that in a sarcastic manner, i really think that if it can be passed then right on! Thanks for responding, have a great day and be blessed..

Say wha? You're

quinn esq — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:48:25 +0000

In reply to P.P.S. To Rachel again:

Say wha? You're WHITE???!!

Sure, O. Sure.

P.P.S. To Rachel again:

Orlando — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:18:46 +0000

In reply to P.S. To Rachel: I just read

P.P.S. To Rachel again: Congratulations on having gay friends, especially since you're a pastor's daughter. I can relate since I have black friends and I'm a white man's daughter.

Okay, I'm done reading your blog now. It's pissing me off too much.

P.S. To Rachel: I just read

Orlando — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:09:56 +0000

In reply to A Pro-Equality Letter to Rachael, Who is Not an Idiot

P.S. To Rachel: I just read your response to Larry and got as far as "[gay behavior] ultimately comes down to a personal preference and a choice." Respectfully, that's bullshit. If you're gay, you're born that way and you can't choose to not be gay by attending some ridiculous religiously-sponsored detox program. You can choose not to engage in gay sex. You can choose to engage in heterosexual sex and even heterosexual marriage. But you're still gay, even if you choose to hide it from your family, your friends, or even yourself. (See Haggard, Ted or Craig, Larry). The truly heartbreaking part of this is that there are many gay people in the world who have neighbors, friends, and family members like you, who think if they just tried a little harder, they could change the core of their being.

Frankly, I think Larry is being a little too polite here, but we do try to be polite most of the time at Dag. So, I won't tell you to go fuck yourself, even though I sorely want to. I hope you'll find a little bit of that Christian compassion and understanding I hear so much about and take "Judge not, lest you be judged" a little more to heart.

There is something I do not

Orlando — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:57:44 +0000

In reply to Larry, i have to say that

There is something I do not understand, Timothy. I get that your faith is a lifestyle, truth, standard for life and all of that. I get that you are not gay. I get that you will not marry a man. What I do not understand is how, in a secular nation, you think that your faith should drive the laws. Could you please explain to me why gay marriage should be illegal because some (not all) Christians think it should be? Please, explain that to me, because it's not at all as self-evident as your comment suggests.

Larry, i have to say that

Timothy M. Coogler Jr — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:15:37 +0000

In reply to A Pro-Equality Letter to Rachael, Who is Not an Idiot

Larry, i have to say that this is a very well crafted response to Rach's response towards your original blog posting. Anyhow, though you touched on some really good points and pleaded your case in a very appropriate manner, i still will have to agree to disagree with you view on the matter (same-sex marriage). I am not sure that alot of people understand just how important one's faith is when it comes to making a decision to support something or not, regardless of what it may be. To Christians, well atleast one's like me and Rach, our faith is not just something that we check off of our list sunday mornings and then forget about for the rest of the week. Our Christian faith is a lifestyle, truth, and our standard for life. It's not just a story book like some may think, it is the inspired word of God and our guide on how to live life. I appreciate a solid argument from the other side and the fact that you stated that just because someone opposes something, that does not mean that they hate those (homosexuals) involved in the issue being debated. I have got to get to sleep, very good job Mr. Larry, GOD BLESS..