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  • Universal Pictures: Let the Lorax Speak for the Trees!
    Shas signed the petition | 19 days ago
  • How American Evangelicals are Killing Gay People in Africa
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    "As evangelicals, we believe that accepting anyone in their state is welcome with God. We love all people and welcome them into God's church."


    Tell that to Matthew Shepard.


    He was tortured and killed by christians.


    The evangelical myth begins with the doctrine


    that every human being


    deserves death and eternal torture.


    Any lesser response to "sin"


    is either negligent or "merciful."

  • Tell Scholastic to Stop Censoring Gay Friendly Books
    Shas signed the petition | over 2 years ago
  • How American Evangelicals are Killing Gay People in Africa
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    Yes, and the ex-gay "ministries" also operate on lies.


    Their "success" rate is laughable,


    their suicide rate is pathetic.


    The founders and former leaders of Exodus International


    have come forward with truth and apologies.


    Have a look:


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=428DjvtptDg

  • How American Evangelicals are Killing Gay People in Africa
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    Glen, I see no "choice" in your tirade.


    Only the choice to agree with you.


    Firstly, HIV is *NOT* a homosexual disease in Africa.


    Never was. So tying the two issues together


    is manipulative and ignorant.


    And what's with the hate speech?


    "Animalistic impulses"?


    Is that what you call YOUR love life?


    Time to evolve, Glen.


    Your pretence is altogether transparent.

  • Sleep Out for the Homeless: Worst Fundraiser Ever
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    Our local high school held a "Fast for Famine" event,


    at which the kids spend on foodless night in the gym.


    They listened to a speaker, watched a few videos,


    raised a few bucks, had a great time,


    and ended with a huge banquet meal.


    Pretty lame, I figured.


    Didn't come close to the experience of real hunger.


    But...


    for many of these kids it was the first time in their lives


    they even considered the fact of global hunger,


    the first time they truly appreciated a meal,


    the first time they tried to put themselves in another's shoes.


    And those are good things.


    I believe that the long-term benefits are incalculable.


    Let's be careful about criticizing those who care,


    those who are trying to help.


    Sure, show them more effective methods


    and educate them about safety, dignity, and all the rest.


    But throwing stones from the sidelines is just wrong.

  • Why the Peanut Butter Plan is Naïve and Irresponsible
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    Well said, Slumjack.


    How about treating the homeless as...


    well, as simply other human beings?


    Nobody needs special screening or training


    to be friendly and helpful.


    I've seen plenty of jerks who are


    "trained and approved social workers."

  • Why the Peanut Butter Plan is Naïve and Irresponsible
    Shas commented on the article | over 2 years ago

    I've been homeless as a youth


    and I've worked with and for the homeless since.


    The homeless are in a hell of a lot more danger


    than any volunteers will ever be.


    In fact, I would have been VERY leery of accepting


    any sort of home-made sandwich from a stranger.


    I've known of many instances of jerks


    leaving whisky bottles half-filled with piss


    or, worse yet, antifreeze


    for the homeless to find and drink.


    On the bright side, the sandwich Santas


    are far more useful than the Bible thumpers


    who prowl the streets to make "converts"


    who are soon neglected and forgotten.


    Another soul for Jesus,


    another hungry, cold convert.


    Personally, I prefer McDonalds gift coupons


    to sandwiches OR Jesus.


     

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