Tag Archives: LGBT

Linkskrieg (Final pass)

Posted on June 14, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

(She says that now, but who knows…) 1. Is this the face of God in a mixing bowl? Ruth Davis walked into her kitchen and noticed the image on the side of the bowl after her son Paul had used … Continue reading →

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Nate Phelps will be in Saskatoon on Thursday June 14th

Posted on June 11, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

Saskatoon Freethinkers/CFI-Saskatoon is having him in to give a talk titled “The Uncomfortable Greyness of Life” at the Frances Morrison Library (311 23 St E) that evening at 7pm. CFI Saskatoon is excited to announce that we’re bringing Nate Phelps … Continue reading →

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The moral: be careful what you preach because the internet can quote you…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

…verbatim via video. Pastor Sean Harris spoke recently at an event in North Carolina meant to promote the ban on same sex marriage. It was recorded for posterity, of course, and he is caught on video suggesting more than a … Continue reading →

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Christian group attempts to stop stopping school bullies?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

At least, the kind that use gender and sexuality as a reason to pick on people. The Edmonton Logos Society is a Christian group that is allowed to run a program in a few of the city’s public schools. They’re … Continue reading →

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Part 2 for the Break the Silence conference

Posted on March 19, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

So then in the afternoon, there were a lot of choices as to where to spend time. For my first session I chose to listen to three different people talk about their experiences. Eric is a university student who made … Continue reading →

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So that conference is over.. but re-education has to begin

Posted on March 19, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Growing up I must have known people who were gay, but if they were, they were completely and totally mum about it and I remain ignorant of their number to this day. Even into high school, I have no idea … Continue reading →

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Saw Marci McDonald speak last night; should’ve read her book first

Posted on March 19, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

It’s called The Armageddon Factor: the Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada. A revised paperback edition is coming out later this year with some updates, some of which I think she touched on last night. I think I’ll get myself … Continue reading →

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God-fearing landlord can’t deny gays accomodation

Posted on September 23, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

Good news out of the North West Territories. The Human Rights Commission there agreed with Scott Robertson and Richard Anthony, and are making landlord Will Goertzen pay each of them $6,500 for damages. In May 2009, the couple signed a … Continue reading →

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