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Rep. Greg Pence Read My Lips ... VP Pence & His Wife Are Not Anti-LGBT
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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Rep. Greg Pence Read My Lips ... VP Pence & His Wife Are Not Anti-LGBT
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Jeremy Vuolo: Slammed for Anti-LGBT, Anti-Duggar Rant!
We all cling to the idea that pants-wearing Jinger Duggar is a rebel in the family, and that’s even true … up to a point.
She knew even back when they were courting that her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, clashes with Jim Bob Duggar over multiple points. Jeremy’s the one who now allows her to wear pants, and more.
But Jeremy’s latest conflict with the Duggars isn’t winning him any love from fans. In fact, Jeremy Vuolo is coming across as more extreme in his anti-LGBT beliefs.
The Duggar family would love for the general public to think of them as folksy, lovable Christians who have a lot of kids and make for entertaining reality stars.
Why? Because that means more viewers, which means that Counting On can go on and on and on.
They’d like for some of their viewers, at least, to regard them as role models on how to form a Christian family and live by the laws that they believe.
That means being diehard fundamentalists who live on the fringes of society. That means having as many children as you physically can and raising them in a frighteningly strict manner, forcing your beliefs upon them.
And more.
The Duggars are avowed male supremacists who claim that their lifestyle is Biblically ordained.
(Most Biblical scholars and the vast majority of Christians would disagree, but fundamentalists like the Duggars believe that this is because others have been “contaminated by the culture,” which is supposed to be ominous but doesn’t really mean much)
This means that daughters are the “property” of their fathers until they’re married off (after following the infamous courtship rules), at which point they “belong” to their husbands.
(Which is why Jinger Duggar can wear shorts and short sleeves, baring the sinful woman-flesh or her limbs — because her husband says so)
It’s frightening, but it’s the reality for members of the Duggar clan — and for other families who share their beliefs.
But let’s not portray Jeremy Vuolo as a hero just because his wardrobe requirements for Jinger are more permissive than Jim Bob’s.
In a recent sermon, uploaded to YouTube, Jeremy Vuolo revealed his conflict with the Duggars … because he wishes that they would be more vocal in their condemnation of the LGBT+ community.
He’s recently used social media to condemn pastors and other religious leaders for considering performing same-sex weddings.
(Obviously, while legal recognition of marriage equality is vital, an individual pastor can choose to perform one or not perform one — just as many religious leaders officiated same-sex weddings before they were granted legal status, religious leaders can refuse to do so now. But, for many reasons, a lot of churches are happy to do so)
In his sermon, delivered at Grace Community Church Loredo, Jeremy also condemned these pastors:
“All you have to do is look at the sexual revolution pressuring them, and they cave in to a worldview that rejects God’s truth and embraces popular opinion.”
He said that he and Jinger consider homosexuality to be a “false love.”
Most noticeably, he went on to use a very strange analogy, comparing the existence of LGBT folks to a loaded gun and suggesting that sticking to his anti-LGBT beliefs makes him the only one willing to recognize it as a danger.
Finally, he suggests that rejecting gay people for who they are is a better way to love them than accepting them.
And he wasn’t shy about calling out the Duggars for not using every ounce of their platform to voice their anti-LGBT bigotry as loudly and proudly as they can.
This shouldn’t come to people as a surprise. Seriously.
People love the narrative of Jinger Duggar being the “rebellious, liberal” daughter and Jeremy Vuolo being the man who took her away from all of that, because the audience has been waiting and hoping to see one of these girls escape.
(With 19 kids and dozens upon dozens of anticipated grandchildren, it seems kind of inevitable that at least one of these poor kids will break away and write a tell-all book. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church’s Phelps family have done it.)
But we have to remember that these people grow up isolated from society and taught that “the culture” is evil and could doom their souls. That’s a lot for a girl to overcome, especially when she’s taught to not think for herself.
And Jeremy Vuolo might clash with Jim Bob over sleeve length, but calling him “liberal” is truly twisting the word from its modern usage.
We’re talking about a guy who accuses Catholicism of being demonic, which is well within the standard wheelhouse of Christian fundamentalists but still earned a lot of shock and anger from fans.
Our favorite response to that was probably one viewer who wrote:
“Referring to Catholicism as ‘pagan’ not only insults Catholics, but Pagans. Study both before making such off-base comments.”
Though, if we’re being honest, Jeremy Vuolo would probably consider insulting both groups to be all part of a day’s work.
But the fact that he’s calling out his in-laws for not being sufficiently vocal in their anti-LGBT views almost paints him as being worse.
(Honestly, we’d say that he fits right in with the Duggar tribe … it’s just that Jim Bob and Michelle also like being reality stars and probably want to avoid another boycott)
Honestly, Jeremy Vuolo’s religious views — which he says that Jinger shares (and that’s no surprise) — make us really glad that Jeremy and Jinger don’t seem to be rushing to have kids.
No one can control whether or not their children are gay or bi or trans, but they can reject who they are and torment them into suppressing their true identities, filling them with self-loathing that will change the course of their lives for the worse.
So “whatever” it is that Jinger and Jeremy are doing to delay adding to the Duggar brood sounds like it’s for the best. For so many reasons.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Richard Simmons" National Enquirer Lawsuit Isn"t Anti-LGBT, Say Trans Models (VIDEO)
Richard Simmons isn’t anti-LGBT by suing “National Enquirer” over a story claiming he’s been transitioning to a woman … at least not according to transgender model Carmen Carrera. ‘Enquirer’ claims Simmons isn’t pro-LGBT because his suit claims…
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Beyonce Denounces Anti-LGBT Law in North Carolina
Beyonce has more important things to worry about right now than the identity of Becky with the Good Hair.
While fans delve into the singer’s personal life and wonder whether or not Jay Z cheated on his wife and with whom, Beyonce made a tour stop this week in North Carolina.
Unlike other artists who have canceled shows there in light of that state passing what many consider to be anti-LGBT legislation, Beyonce used her concert as an opportunity to speak out against the new law.
Back in March, Governor Pat McCrory signed a bill that prohibits cities from passing non-discriminations laws to protect homosexual and forces transgender people to use public restrooms that match up with the gender they were assigned at birth… as opposed to the gender with which they now identify.
Over the last few weeks, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam have all called off shows in protest of the discriminatory law.
However, Beyonce’s Formation World Tour pulled in to Raleigh for a show at Carter–Finley Stadium Tuesday night.
And the superstar made a point to voice her support for equality on her website in conjunction with the appearance.
“As The Formation World Tour makes its stop in the Tar Heel state in the midst of such a controversial time, we think it is important for us to bring attention to those who are committed to being good and carrying on the message of equality in this core of controversy,” she wrote.
Queen Bey then referenced the organization Equality NC for the work the group has been doing in the name of justice and continued:
“To accomplish these goals, Equality NC tirelessly lobbies the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBT news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that matter.
“[These issues include] marriage equality, parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnerships, and HIV/AIDS.”
We can’t blame other singers for simply boycotting the state until it changes its law.
But that is partly punishing citizens who have nothing to do with the law.
So we also applaud Beyonce for drawing attention to such an important issue via a straightforward, inspiring set of statements.
Chris Sgro, executive director Equality NC, said the following to the The Charlotte Observer:
We are “grateful and extremely humbled by the outpouring of support against this deeply discriminatory law. Beyoncé’s support is another voice in the chorus for equality …
“Beyonce bringing attention to the fight for equality is a good step in that direction.”
The fact that she can do this while also selling records and bringing attention to her husband’s alleged infidelity in a creative manner is what makes Beyonce Beyonce.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas Cancel Concerts, Protest North Carolina"s Anti-LGBT Law
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas have made a strong, but simple point:
If transgender individuals cannot walk into any bathroom they’d like, no resident of North Carolina will be walking into an arena and watching us play music.
In response to recently-passed legislation that most folks believe is against the basic rights of those in the LGBT community, Lovato and Jonas announced this week that they will be cancelling two shows in the state.
Here is what Lovato wrote on Twitter by way of explanation:
“After much thought and deliberation, we have decided to cancel our Honda Civic Tour: Future Now shows in Raleigh and Charlotte.
“One of our goals for the tour has always been to create an atmosphere where every single attendee feels equal, included, and accepted for who they are.”
Added the stars via this joint statement:
“North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law is extremely disappointing, and it takes away some of the LGBT community’s most basic rights and protections.
“But we will not allow this to stop us from continuing to make progress for equality and acceptance.”
For those unaware of the basis over this decision…
North Carolina’s General Assembly has created and passed a bill (known as “HB2” … or the “bathroom law” in some circls) that blocks local governments within the state from enacting any anti-discrimination legislature meant to protect the LGBT community.
This includes their right to use either bathroom based on the gender with which they identify themselves.
Go ahead and hate on Demi Lovato for her stance, but we’re pretty sure she’s fine with that.
Demi and Nick are not alone, either.
To date, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres and Laverne Cox have all spoken out against the law.
Moreover, Bruce Springsteen also recently canceled one of his concerts following the legislation.
Anyone who has already purchased tickets to either of these North Carolina shows will receive a full refund.
“We know the cancellation of these shows is disappointing to our fans,” the statement concludes.
“But we trust that you will stand united with us against this hateful law.”
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