tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post113831683391891660..comments2023-11-02T14:36:39.627+00:00Comments on a fish on a bycicle: the opiate of the masses?Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07128469969498904642noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138739428554377302006-01-31T20:30:00.000+00:002006-01-31T20:30:00.000+00:00Hey, Fish. Thanks. Thanks for writing so well and ...Hey, Fish. Thanks. Thanks for writing so well and for being a compassionate human with a brain. Now get back to the bar on Friday to meet the girl who hugged you from behind so a couple years from now you two crazy kids can procreate and make more normal people with good hearts and great minds.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639118563136132915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138643643090316762006-01-30T17:54:00.000+00:002006-01-30T17:54:00.000+00:00So incredibly sad...I can only hope that the young...So incredibly sad...I can only hope that the young lady involved eventually moves beyond the small mindedness of her community.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464465779161315273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138575363895376342006-01-29T22:56:00.000+00:002006-01-29T22:56:00.000+00:00Well said Fish!Well said Fish!Miladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138551844810628242006-01-29T16:24:00.000+00:002006-01-29T16:24:00.000+00:00I completely agree with Wendy on this subject. I ...I completely agree with Wendy on this subject. I think it is very hypocritical of fundamentalist Christians to judge people who do not fit into the "cookie cutter" mold of being and acting a certain way. 70% of the people I work with are either gay or lesbian and they are some of the best people I know. They are not judgemental, they are the most loving and caring people and would do anything for me.<BR/>Also what Shephard said is true.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401667744228083776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138502661170481642006-01-29T02:44:00.000+00:002006-01-29T02:44:00.000+00:00Nothing quite so refreshing as an empowered zealot...Nothing quite so refreshing as an empowered zealot, I always say. If a bucket of ice water is refreshing....<BR/><BR/>I read a book once - a long time ago so I've forgotten the name. But the story was excellent...about how men/women make religion fit their needs and such. I'm not doing justice. Richard Bach, I think..something about a messiah. <BR/><BR/>Anyway - live and let live (and sometimes get annoyed) - that's my thing.<BR/><BR/>Good post.<BR/>(I'm so excited - I finally got a real word on the word verification..sort of. 'elfhen'...would that be a chicken with pointy ears?)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138479143905949772006-01-28T20:12:00.000+00:002006-01-28T20:12:00.000+00:00Colin, I did not find the post offensive in any wa...Colin, <BR/>I did not find the post offensive in any way, but rather it was articulate, entertaining and well crafted. I have linked to it in a response blog on my blogspot and I hope this is acceptable to you. Damn fine post!<BR/>Good CheerSevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138460324416339502006-01-28T14:58:00.000+00:002006-01-28T14:58:00.000+00:00Good post. I hope that young girl has found peace ...Good post. I hope that young girl has found peace in her life xxDeadly Femalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547660483886207531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138455602661184692006-01-28T13:40:00.000+00:002006-01-28T13:40:00.000+00:00That is very sad and angering. I have dealt with ...That is very sad and angering. I have dealt with family and churches that are like that. Guilt is a great control item when controlling and "guiding" tender souls that have a deep rooted "fear of God" in them. <BR/><BR/>I have a truly deep respect for you Colin after reading this, it says a lot about you. (in a good way)<BR/><BR/>xBlondie...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00636237187491905263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138394845592160022006-01-27T20:47:00.000+00:002006-01-27T20:47:00.000+00:00What an excellent and thoughtful post! I have to s...What an excellent and thoughtful post! I have to say that you passed through my home state of Wisconsin (although I'm not sure if you heard this program incident here). And you're much more brave than I am; I can't even bring myself to listen to local radio like that.Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138392032641443262006-01-27T20:00:00.000+00:002006-01-27T20:00:00.000+00:00that's pretty much how i ended _here_, after ten y...that's pretty much how i ended _here_, after ten years of marriage and unable to confess the situation of it all after my eyes open . . .<BR/><BR/>thank youSquirrleyMojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07506123885434308454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138389193218165002006-01-27T19:13:00.000+00:002006-01-27T19:13:00.000+00:00It's a sad story. Everyone should be allowed to f...It's a sad story. Everyone should be allowed to find true happiness.<BR/>I do understand why they told her it was wrong. I went to church & believed strongly for almost 10 years. I also had a bad experience with a pastor telling me that if I didn't stop smoking I would not be allowed to sing in the worship band. He offered me support for a week & when I couldn't give up I was kicked out of the worship group. It was a horrible experience for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138383654641138172006-01-27T17:40:00.000+00:002006-01-27T17:40:00.000+00:00Colin, I'm sure no one thought you were meaning th...Colin, I'm sure no one thought you were meaning this as a negative comment on America. <BR/><BR/>Not meaning to segue into politics, but we have a president whose approv. rating is below 35%; Americans are kinda unhappy about all all the pettiness and lack of compassion. So I think your post touched on a good example of it.<BR/><BR/>~S :)Shephardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318615370914088651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138370519370743642006-01-27T14:01:00.000+00:002006-01-27T14:01:00.000+00:00Wow I live in the buckle of the Bible Belt in the ...Wow I live in the buckle of the Bible Belt in the South so I know where you are coming from and it makes me MAD too. I'm a "live and let live" kinda gal and the bible thumpers who want to save everyone's soul get my goat. Worry about your OWN soul and leave mine alone!Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138370325470063852006-01-27T13:58:00.000+00:002006-01-27T13:58:00.000+00:00Completely understood...:)And your last statement ...Completely understood...:)<BR/><BR/>And your last statement there says it all.Stacy The Peanut Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444045043505984253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138366839068663812006-01-27T13:00:00.000+00:002006-01-27T13:00:00.000+00:00May I just say please, that I didn't intend this a...May I just say please, that I didn't intend this as a negative comment about America in any way - or for matter organised religion per se. <BR/><BR/>It's just it seems to me that religion, and the interpretation of it, allows for the potential to empower zealots.Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128469969498904642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138365354302115662006-01-27T12:35:00.000+00:002006-01-27T12:35:00.000+00:00That's horrible...and a big part of the reason I d...That's horrible...and a big part of the reason I don't do "organized religion".<BR/><BR/>I believe there are different degrees of every religion. For instance, my parents raised me as a Christian but my views and their views are a lot different. Both The PK's mother and my own mom are CONSTANTLY pushing us to go to church but I just DO NOT believe that if you DON'T go to church, you'll go to hell. Just like I don't believe your sexual orientation will earn you a place in hell either.<BR/><BR/>I believe that if you're truly a good person and you try your best to do the right things in life, that if you're not malicious and really evil and you really try to help your fellow man or woman, you'll get to where you need to be...you know what I mean?<BR/><BR/>Eh, I'm rambling....sorry! :)Stacy The Peanut Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444045043505984253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138351168581703942006-01-27T08:39:00.000+00:002006-01-27T08:39:00.000+00:00its sad that religion may dictate someones life, e...its sad that religion may dictate someones life, even if they never find happiness because of it, and for that i'm truly saddened...<BR/><BR/>i always tune out the god squad in the states as they are preaching to the lost in my case...Katya Coldhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865723811081699372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138324614323390552006-01-27T01:16:00.000+00:002006-01-27T01:16:00.000+00:00Well ... I could spout on for days about this. I'...Well ... I could spout on for days about this. I'll try very hard to be succint though -- I was raised Catholic. I wouldn't call myself Catholic right now, if asked - though I'm sure I'm 'listed' that way somewhere. Anyway, I do believe in God. I guess it's part of my upbringing that I can't 'let go' of - nor do I really want to. But, I do NOT believe that there is a God who discriminates. I cannot believe there is a God who says "my way or the highway". I simply do not believe it. I cannot believe there is a God who would turn away a truly good person, simply because she/he is not a heterosexual, and yet -- welcome someone who lived a horrid life, hurting others, judging others, and right in the end, begged forgiveness. I simply refuse to believe it. Life is SO SHORT. I refuse to be so narrow minded. Love is love, and when someone is lucky enough to find it - how can ANYONE else take that away and say it's wrong simply because it's between people of the same gender? That poor girl. Needless to say, I'm not raising my daughter Catholic - or any 'organized' faith. I'm raising her, instead, to simply be a good person. A kind person. A compassionate person. Not a judge and jury. No one really knows, til they know - and we all just have to wait and see. But for me, I believe in good things when we pass. These same folks who told that poor girl she can't get into heaven if she loves women, are the same folks who will cut you off and flip you off while pulling out of the Church parking lot. Bah!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112038332048144335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138323363038846622006-01-27T00:56:00.000+00:002006-01-27T00:56:00.000+00:00The grip fundamentalism has on people in the US is...The grip fundamentalism has on people in the US is terrifying. We also have quite a few nice heathens to balance it out. These stories really rattle me though, the wrongness of it, disguised as such rightness.<BR/><BR/>Don't ever drive through Minneapolis again without stopping for a pint!!Minnesota Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114323395915699960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14388727.post-1138322577405944562006-01-27T00:42:00.000+00:002006-01-27T00:42:00.000+00:00I lost myself reading this story, thoroughly invol...I lost myself reading this story, thoroughly involved in your words. How profoundly sad, and yet how profoundly American. <BR/><BR/>I've always told my Brit friends who visit you're really taking your chances if you travel much more than 50 miles from a major body of water in the USA. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting that. I hope a lot of people read your post, and hear its message. <BR/>~S :)Shephardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318615370914088651noreply@blogger.com