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2nd Mar 2011, 06:04 AM

I went to a church to do volunteer work with friends and this was the flag they had up:

I figured it was so awesome it deserved its own thread on the forum. This was awhile ago, but I just found the picture of it again, so I figured I would show you all that awesome religious people do exist.

Didn't think you'd see this in Ohio, now, did you?

Anyone have similar stories?

Revan · 2nd Mar 2011, 07:40 AM

It's nice to see

**Lexington** · 2nd Mar 2011, 09:52 AM

It's neat. But why is this called "This obviously homophobic church"?

Lex

adam88 · 2nd Mar 2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

It's neat. But why is this called "This obviously homophobic church"?

Lex

I'd guess sarcasm.

Random Dent · 2nd Mar 2011, 09:57 AM

Cool.

Respect.

Jonathan24 · 2nd Mar 2011, 10:07 AM

Cool

I doubt I'll see any synagogues (the jewish place thingie) doing this... I'm pretty distant from religion anyway.

But I'm glad people are being more tolerant!

2nd Mar 2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam88

I'd guess sarcasm.

You'd guess right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan24

Cool

I doubt I'll see any synagogues (the jewish place thingie) doing this... I'm pretty distant from religion anyway.

But I'm glad people are being more tolerant!

I always thought that Jewish people were more liberal towards homosexuality, besides the more orthodox ones. But I am biased. I've only met like 3 Jewish people, and they were all liberals and said their synagogues were too. @_@ But now that I think about it..they probably all went to the same one...

Kidd · 2nd Mar 2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gothitil

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam88

But I'm glad people are being more tolerant!

I always thought that Jewish people were more liberal towards homosexuality, besides the more orthodox ones. But I am biased. I've only met like 3 Jewish people, and they were all liberals and said their synagogues were too. @_@ But now that I think about it..they probably all went to the same one...

You're right. Reform Judaism is generally accepting of LGBT rights and most reform Jews are pretty liberal. I'm Jewish.

fiddlemiddle · 2nd Mar 2011, 01:16 PM

Yes I seen the rainbow flag on churches such as the MMC churches. I been to one and it was interesting.

Aya McCabre · 2nd Mar 2011, 03:00 PM

This is from one of my local churches:

nate16 · 2nd Mar 2011, 03:56 PM

that's so cool! i myself am a UU (a Unitarian Universalist). I've always wanted to try other churches and religions who are liberal to see what they're like.....

Fintan · 2nd Mar 2011, 04:10 PM

Yeah, most of the mainstream Protestant churches in Toronto have the rainbow flag on their signs as a notice that they are accepting.

Also, the Anglican/Episcopalian church is currently deliberating Gay Marriages in Canada and the US; and the Presbyterian Church in the United States is CURRENTLY voting to permit Gays to become Ministers (of 173 voters, its 55 to 41, for Gay Ministers, as of March 2nd).

Kaytee · 2nd Mar 2011, 04:46 PM

This is awesome gotta love the love

Fintan · 2nd Mar 2011, 09:15 PM

Anglican/Episcopalian Openly Gay Bishop of New Hampshire participates in the It Gets Better Campaign. He currently resides in the Cathedral House with his partner, btw.

+ YouTube Video

hiddendc4 · 5th Mar 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aya McCabre

This is from one of my local churches:
Image

There was a church out in Orange County (Southern California) that had a similar message on their light box. Made me smile every time I drove past it on the way home from my lil' brother's place.

I think that a lot more people are becoming more tolerant since they are more than likely getting to know more LGBT persons.

2nd Mar 2011, 06:04 AM	#1
Gothitil Guest Posts: n/a	This obviously homophobic church.. I went to a church to do volunteer work with friends and this was the flag they had up: I figured it was so awesome it deserved its own thread on the forum. This was awhile ago, but I just found the picture of it again, so I figured I would show you all that awesome religious people do exist. Didn't think you'd see this in Ohio, now, did you? Anyone have similar stories?

2nd Mar 2011, 07:40 AM	#2
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. It's nice to see __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

2nd Mar 2011, 09:52 AM	#3
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. It's neat. But why is this called "This obviously homophobic church"? Lex

2nd Mar 2011, 09:57 AM	#5
Random Dent Liebe ist für alle da! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: La la la ladies Out Status: I don't care who knows Location: California Age: 27 Posts: 1,692 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. Cool. Respect. __________________ No government has the right to tell its citizens when or whom to love. The only queer people are those who don't love anybody Rita Mae Brown

2nd Mar 2011, 10:07 AM	#6
Jonathan24 Insert funny/sophisticated title Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: It's complicated Location: Israel Age: 17 Posts: 118 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. Cool I doubt I'll see any synagogues (the jewish place thingie) doing this... I'm pretty distant from religion anyway. But I'm glad people are being more tolerant! __________________ Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night - Woody Allen.

2nd Mar 2011, 01:16 PM	#9
fiddlemiddle Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Age: 25 Posts: 193 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. Yes I seen the rainbow flag on churches such as the MMC churches. I been to one and it was interesting.

2nd Mar 2011, 03:00 PM	#10
Aya McCabre Beware of the Metaphor Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 613 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. This is from one of my local churches: __________________ Time is on my side she said. He may be on your side I said, but it makes no difference in the end, He's coming after you my friend........

2nd Mar 2011, 03:56 PM	#11
nate16 Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: close family and some friends Location: Massachusetts Age: 18 Posts: 118 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. that's so cool! i myself am a UU (a Unitarian Universalist). I've always wanted to try other churches and religions who are liberal to see what they're like.....

2nd Mar 2011, 04:10 PM	#12
Fintan EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: My Family & some Friends! Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 540 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. Yeah, most of the mainstream Protestant churches in Toronto have the rainbow flag on their signs as a notice that they are accepting. Also, the Anglican/Episcopalian church is currently deliberating Gay Marriages in Canada and the US; and the Presbyterian Church in the United States is CURRENTLY voting to permit Gays to become Ministers (of 173 voters, its 55 to 41, for Gay Ministers, as of March 2nd).

2nd Mar 2011, 04:46 PM	#13
Kaytee Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: Indiana Age: 16 Posts: 47 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: This obviously homophobic church.. This is awesome gotta love the love __________________ “One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don't know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesn't matter.” Lewis Carroll

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