I spend a fair amount of time on the subject of regaining our civil rights and full human status, it seems to me that nearly all opposition to our rights comes from christians.

You mention that several times, supportive christians have been mentioned here. That is true. They appear to be, however, a vanishingly minor group. One which invests next to no time, as good as no money, commits to no true amount of effort in combatting our enemies, their hateful christian brothers.

Stipulated, one should not speak in too broad generalities. That said, the entire focus of your question was upon how we should counter a group which is christian from top to bottom.

One answer to the bullying on the “Day of Truth” would be for queer students to wear T-Shirts listing the statements of people like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson regarding 9/11, Katrina and the awful situation in Haiti.

Another solution might be to use humor (something I am not much in possession of, I grant you). A T-Shirt like:
“Don’t want a gay wedding? Don’t have one!”

I am a firm believer in two things. One, it is none of my business what other people do as long as they leave me alone.
Two, don’t bring a knife to a gun fight. Bring thermonuclear weapons.

thanks. I’ve corrected the spelling

One thing I hope that we can all agree on is that Candi Cushman’s first name is not actually spelled like the sweet stuff kids collect on Halloween! It’s misspelled in another recent post as well, I think. Thanks for taking the time to write this detailed post, shame about the derailing.

If anyone has anything to say about the Day of Truth, Day of Dialogue, Day of Silence, or Focus on the Family’s role in any of them, please do.

It’s rather ironic that Timothy keeps telling me that christians are good guys and those who hate us the exception on a thread in which your participation keeps making my point for me.

[Actually, Timothy has said nothing of the sort.]

It so colors his worldview, he has trouble getting a coherent thought out.

What I’ve never really quite understood about those christians who so hate us – why isn’t it enough for them to enjoy the pleasure of “knowing” we’re going to suffer eternal torture in hell? I should think that would be satisfaction enough for them to leave us alone.

Guess not. Care to enlighten us, Spartann?

Dude, what are you talking about ? I am far from being a racist and I sure as hell have yet to express a hatred for anyone… Not even towards someone as delusional as you are… You obviously need some serious, and I mean some serious frickin help.

That’s bullshit. I spoke about religion twice in my comments on this article. I stated “I also agree with enough already’s claim that the vast majority of our opposition marches with a religious banner. I don’t think anyone could seriously deny that. However, I do see change in many of America’s Christian denominations…”

How is that not differentiating?

I also stated “I blame those people who continue in their homophobia and justify their behaviors and views with religious truths. When looking at the diverse Christian American opinions on homosexuality, it would be inappropriate of me to say that I blame all Christians or all forms of Christianity for continued homophobia.”

How is that not differentiating?

I think most readers will note, Spartann, your ability to be condescending and your inability to be clear.

We simply do not share your hatred of homosexuals and the transgender.

Not to mention your racist beliefs.

You say you don’t blame all of Christianity, however if you scroll up and read some of your other comments on this topic, you clearly don’t differentiate when pointing a finger at those you blame.

Oh and dude…sorry if what I’ve said here is too difficult for you to process.. but come on, it’s not like I’m giving out clues for a scavenger hunt.