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A Reflection On The Last Couple Of Days In Orlando, Florida #prayfororlando #ripchristina #orlando

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Much is still being learned about what happened in Orlando last night in the night club shooting. Until the facts are known then may cooler heads prevail. As a person who is both LGBTQ and Muslim friendly this concerns me about the greater fallout from this situation. There are extremists of every faith and you won’t find God on the fringes there. It’s in the middle where people build bridges, not walls in all faiths.

As a believer in Jesus I am called to love my neighbor as I love myself. In another note I am saddened for the family, friends and superfans of Christina Grimmie of The Voice who was murdered in Orlando on Friday night after performing a show at another nightclub. The land of hospitality and welcome featuring places like Universal and Disney and SeaWorld has had it rough the last few days. Grace, peace and comfort to them all in the coming days. Let justice prevail for all concerned.

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A Ramble About Women

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Without a long post it is truly a shame how some men are treating women these days. It’s not right and it needs to stop. This is the 21st century and we are supposed to be better as a civilization and as a culture. Women are not property or objects they are flesh and blood and feelings and awesome. No woman asks or deserves to be harmed.

We have to love one another and treat each other better than we do. I am a believer that women of all stripes are to be revered not reviled. Yes there are some women who bring ridicule upon themselves because of their behavior but even they are worthy of redemption.

They are grandmothers, mothers, sisters, cousins, friends. Women are both natural and transgender and they account for 50% of the population. Creation of humanity requires their choice of participation. No matter what a woman should be able to dream and have the opportunity to be who they want and they should dream to do better.

Men, treat the women in your life like queens, princesses and empresses. You will be better people for it.

 

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Open Season on LGBTQ Folks

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I am a supporter of LGBTQ people. They are citizens who pay taxes, contribute to community, sit in houses of worship on the Sabbath and are our neighbors.

However they are treated by some as second class citizens. It troubles me to see laws protecting their civil rights and freedom from discrimination being eroded by intolerant groups who are more interested in maintaining the status quo from long ago. What this is about is about the dignity and freedom of people to be who they are no matter what.

Women’s rights are being impacted for the negative too.

I am a man of faith who loves his neighbors as himself so I am concerned about people on the fringes. My religious freedoms have never been threatened. Anything that is new and different seems to threaten some folks and its sad they live in fear. Our political climate is a raging storm and some must take shelter.

I know some will disagree and that is fine. If you wish to cease following me that is cool. I will not debate or argue because it seems to be pointless. Thanks for your respect and time to let me express my feelings.

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A Ramble on Discrimination

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Passing laws to protect discrimination is in itself discrimination. It is 2016 and there’s too much hate that is allowed to continue. Truly it is a shame this is a thing we see daily with many in our community. No one should be treated as a second class citizen anywhere.

Free your minds and the rest will follow…EnVogue

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Love For All On Valentine’s Day

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Love is a great thing and on this Valentine’s Day I salute all couples who are expressing their affection for one another. I also have a wish for those who are not in a relationship with someone that soon they will find love, happiness and peace. Everyone should have someone to love and live well with.

To my friends who are in the LGBTQ community I support your human right to love the person you choose. It’s important you have that freedom and that opportunity. Many of you are celebrating the right to marry in this country. I hope for that freedom everywhere.

God bless each of you no matter your orientation or status.

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I’m Against Bullying #spiritday

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I believe no one deserves to get bullied. In our world that is becoming more diverse there are some who face bullying just for being who they are. LGBTQ kids are just trying to get through this life just like the rest of us and they shouldn’t have to face harm because of who they are. Matthew Shepard was one of those people who lost his life just because people didn’t like it because of his sexual orientation.

I am reminded that we are to love one another, period. Every person is valued and cherished by their higher power. To me God loves all the children of the world. I stand with you my LGBTQ brothers and sisters. Grace and peace to you in this world we live in.