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pikachu1 · 10th Feb 2010, 05:33 PM

Why do the religious people out there still believe that gays can be changed by "embracing God"? This comic makes me so mad. What are your opinions on the comic and on it's message?

pikachu1 · 10th Feb 2010, 05:33 PM

Last page.

Étoile · 10th Feb 2010, 05:43 PM

Bullshit. And the religious one's probably a closeted lesbian.

Shevanel · 10th Feb 2010, 05:49 PM

Some Religious People*

Just Adam · 10th Feb 2010, 06:15 PM

even teh artwork is crap its americanised manga style...its those same assholes who got their hands on astro isnt it!

donnie5 · 10th Feb 2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pikachu1

Why do the religious people out there still believe that gays can be changed by "embracing God"? This comic makes me so mad. What are your opinions on the comic and on it's message?

They still believe this because they trust their pastor and priests and they tell them these things its a vicious circle of ignorance

Swamp56 · 10th Feb 2010, 07:12 PM

I 2nd Joey.

10th Feb 2010, 07:23 PM

I'm not religious at all (i don't need to get into my beliefs now) but having a cousin who go's to church every Sunday, and teaches Sunday school BUT has been taught to love EVERYONE i don't like it either when people say everyone who go's to church or believes in a god/goddess/gods is a nut.

I know you didn't mean it that way, but just make sure to differentiate between a religious person and a religious nut in the future

Religion is good for some people, and just a catalyst to hate for others.

haelmarie · 10th Feb 2010, 07:41 PM

(^_^) OmG!!!111 ThAt wAs SUPA KAWAIIII!!!!!1 (^_^)

Sylver · 10th Feb 2010, 07:49 PM

This is exactly what my hyper-religious parents believe. God teaches us to love the homosexual, but hate the sin of homosexuality. Jesus has the power to change us all, and that includes washing away our sin of homosexuality. The only reason we're still gay is because we haven't asked Him to change us yet.

thevre · 10th Feb 2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by haelmarie

(^_^) OmG!!!111 ThAt wAs SUPA KAWAIIII!!!!!1 (^_^)

TOTAL Gwen Stefani moment- I call it.

Maybe they want to look like the good guys by attempting to "help" us? Don't know, don't care. If it ain't broken, don't try and fix it. :P

10th Feb 2010, 09:56 PM

I will not waste my time reading it...that, and the American Manga is atrocious but this is my two cents...

GOD. LOVES. EVERYONE.

PERIOD.

SEAL WITH IT.

10th Feb 2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAJ Aladdin

I will not waste my time reading it...that, and the American Manga is atrocious but this is my two cents...

GOD. LOVES. EVERYONE.

PERIOD.

SEAL WITH IT.

I would like to point out that's supposed to be DEAL with it...my attempt at being radical totally blew up in my face LOL!

SaturdaySaviour · 11th Feb 2010, 01:05 AM

I've heard this too many times to get pissed again.

Étoile · 11th Feb 2010, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SurferDude420

Some Religious People*

I meant the religious one, the chubby girl, is a closet lesbian. I wasn't accusing every religious homophobe of being gay. That'd be weird. LOL

NeonCookies · 11th Feb 2010, 05:17 AM

wow.....thats all i have to say is wow

Daniel · 11th Feb 2010, 05:32 AM

I...I...I...what...f******....BULLSHIT!

(mushroom cloud appears over Buffalo)

GhostDog · 11th Feb 2010, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAJ Aladdin

I will not waste my time reading it...that, and the American Manga is atrocious but this is my two cents...

GOD. LOVES. EVERYONE.

PERIOD.

SEAL WITH IT.

Seriously. Every time I hear "If you just go with God, you can get over this!" I'm like... Okay. Accepting the premise that an omnipotent god could turn me into a pink weasel if he wanted to, maybe I'm still a huge lesbo because he wanted me that way? I mean, really. Who doesn't love lesbians? >:|

Also, I saw this on the Bad Webcomics Wiki, too. It's apparently from a series called "Truth for Youth". It's worth noting that all the other comics by these people are also full of complete and utter BS! =D

Sylver · 11th Feb 2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostDog

Accepting the premise that an omnipotent god could turn me into a pink weasel if he wanted to, maybe I'm still a huge lesbo because he wanted me that way? I mean, really. Who doesn't love lesbians? >:|

Can I please be a pink weasel?

malachite · 11th Feb 2010, 05:58 AM

Well, your talking about the extremists, who believe it is their mission to point out sinners in order to win God's favor. I'm sure someone has already said no all folk are like this, and yes we get it we all know no every single religious person out there is like this.

I guess it all comes down to a right and wrong...people love to be right. They give up all their happiness for it, they kill for it...all so they can say "I'm right and you're wrong!"

All so they can tattle to some father figure that shakes a finger at you from 2,000 years ago.

Just remind them that God says vengence is mine, so if he has a problem with being gay then he will deal with it.

Then ask them if really think the Bible is so right on every subject then ask them how many slaves they own.

10th Feb 2010, 05:43 PM	#3
Étoile He ate my heart Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: 95% Gay, 5% Cheesecake Out Status: Out to everyone Location: The Peach State Age: 20 Posts: 1,575 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Why do people still believe this? Bullshit. And the religious one's probably a closeted lesbian. __________________ "I love that lavender blonde; the way she moves, the way she walks, I touch myself, can't get enough."

10th Feb 2010, 05:49 PM	#4
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Why do people still believe this? Some Religious People* __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

10th Feb 2010, 06:15 PM	#5
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Why do people still believe this? even teh artwork is crap its americanised manga style...its those same assholes who got their hands on astro isnt it! __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

10th Feb 2010, 07:12 PM	#7
Swamp56 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Boston, MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,166 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Why do people still believe this? I 2nd Joey. __________________

10th Feb 2010, 07:23 PM	#8
RiotPoofBrandon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do people still believe this? I'm not religious at all (i don't need to get into my beliefs now) but having a cousin who go's to church every Sunday, and teaches Sunday school BUT has been taught to love EVERYONE i don't like it either when people say everyone who go's to church or believes in a god/goddess/gods is a nut. I know you didn't mean it that way, but just make sure to differentiate between a religious person and a religious nut in the future Religion is good for some people, and just a catalyst to hate for others.

10th Feb 2010, 07:41 PM	#9
haelmarie it's ok to be afraid Full Member Gender: No. Orientation: No. Age: 18 Posts: 767 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Why do people still believe this? (^_^) OmG!!!111 ThAt wAs SUPA KAWAIIII!!!!!1 (^_^)

10th Feb 2010, 07:49 PM	#10
Sylver Happily Married To Zume Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: quite gay, thank you Out Status: pretty darn out.. Location: Kenora, Ontario Posts: 1,057 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Why do people still believe this? This is exactly what my hyper-religious parents believe. God teaches us to love the homosexual, but hate the sin of homosexuality. Jesus has the power to change us all, and that includes washing away our sin of homosexuality. The only reason we're still gay is because we haven't asked Him to change us yet. __________________ "A gay man's life begins the day he comes out" James ~ Gay by Nature Last edited by Sylver; 10th Feb 2010 at 07:50 PM.. Reason: edited to add bashing my head against a brick wall...

10th Feb 2010, 09:56 PM	#12
RAJ Aladdin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do people still believe this? I will not waste my time reading it...that, and the American Manga is atrocious but this is my two cents... GOD. LOVES. EVERYONE. PERIOD. SEAL WITH IT.

11th Feb 2010, 01:05 AM	#14
SaturdaySaviour eats crayons and shits rainbows. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Friends! Location: Croatia Age: 18 Posts: 490 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: Why do people still believe this? I've heard this too many times to get pissed again.

11th Feb 2010, 05:17 AM	#16
NeonCookies Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: to everyone but my dad :( Location: Canada Age: 21 Posts: 137 Join Date: Feb 2010	Re: Why do people still believe this? wow.....thats all i have to say is wow __________________ There is no use trying, said Alice; one can't believe impossible things. I dare say you haven't had much practice, said the Queen. When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.(Lewis Carroll)

11th Feb 2010, 05:32 AM	#17
Daniel the great cheese danish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 21 Posts: 2,874 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Why do people still believe this? I...I...I...what...f******....BULLSHIT! (mushroom cloud appears over Buffalo) __________________ "Nobody can teach me who I am, who can describe parts of me, but who I am and what I need, these are things I have to find out myself." - Chunua Achebe

11th Feb 2010, 05:58 AM	#20
malachite EC's realist Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando Posts: 6,480 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Why do people still believe this? Well, your talking about the extremists, who believe it is their mission to point out sinners in order to win God's favor. I'm sure someone has already said no all folk are like this, and yes we get it we all know no every single religious person out there is like this. I guess it all comes down to a right and wrong...people love to be right. They give up all their happiness for it, they kill for it...all so they can say "I'm right and you're wrong!" All so they can tattle to some father figure that shakes a finger at you from 2,000 years ago. Just remind them that God says vengence is mine, so if he has a problem with being gay then he will deal with it. Then ask them if really think the Bible is so right on every subject then ask them how many slaves they own. __________________ It's the 21st century, your bigotry is outdated. Either upgrade or go away.

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