“There is no greater illusion than fear, no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself, no greater misfortune than having an enemy.” — from the Tao Te Ching, translated by Stephen Mitchell Being a member of an oppressed group in this day and age is
I recall having a conversation over coffee several years ago with another bisexual Christian, where we were discussing our concerns about a phrase being used by one of the presidential candidates at the time, the phrase, “compassionate conservatism.” Both of us agreed that it had
Recently, someone did some damage to some of my property, causing me a small amount of emotional pain. The damage was minor. However, my reaction was major, far more than warranted, in my eyes. In fact, my reaction was so severe, it threatened the very
Picture Him, the eyes of the Lord, as the prophet Isaiah did, in heaven’s temple, high and lifted up, seated upon His throne. Then see Him, as Peter and the other disciples did, on Golgotha, high and lifted up, hanging upon the Cross. Whether it
For anyone who has read the gay and lesbian Christian message boards, particularly on Yahoo, you will notice that the fundamentalists who post all say the same things, make the same biblical arguments using the same threadbare six verses, and in the end, come to
My name is Khenneth Dantzler and I am writing this article to let positive individuals know that there is hope and you do not have to give up or give in because of the ignorance. Life at times may not be easy, but I thank
In your world, you are the most important person you know. What happens to you and how you feel about yourself determine everything for you. What is happening to other people in other places might be interesting and even inspiring, but what is happening in
Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, be aware of a presence in this world that seeks to keep you from the truth about yourself and your distinct place in the universe. Satan. He knows his hold on GLBT people is maintained not by our lack
When most people think of terrorism, they usually think of foreigners invading their land, especially the incident on Sept. 11. The disturbing truth is terrorism has been plaguing the LGBT community for decades resulting in acts of discrimination and violence. A number of murders of
“The most profound change that occurs in community, and the most simple, is learning the meaning of love.” — John J. McNeill, Taking a Chance on God The charred wood from the house stood out starkly against the pale, gray sky. Snow, fresh from the