Keeping Your Options Open

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Thomas Clark

We all see the movies and countless TV shows where the protagonist is torn between two lovers, for various reasons of course. Here’s an example, when playing the field and keeping your options open and everything goes tragically wrong! Usually because they mislead each other, then both parties catch feelings and end up dating.

Most of us have been down this road, trying to play both fields and never scoring a touchdown. The goal is to be in a stable relationship because unlike the movies, people feelings can get brutally hurt.

When looking for someone to call your own, getting to know more than one person is harmless. Putting all your eggs in one unsecured basket is a recipe for disaster. “On a getting to know you basis” a relationship is not cemented, it just a possibility. Understanding that getting to know one another is not playing with any ones emotions, this is just a preliminary stage. When these words are uttered, no other expectations can be attached, except the one that is implied.

Fact of the matter is, when it comes to the heart and love. The experience is definitely trial and error. This doesn’t mean go around and fall in love with everyone. This means be upfront and honest on where you stand, what you’re looking for, and above all what your intentions are. This will help you create your own progress in your own love story, instead of watching it unfold with your favorite characters on the big screen.

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HomoCouture Supports #SpiritDay

October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

HomoCouture supports Spirit Day! Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy — participants are asked to simply “go purple” on October 20 as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. Learn more & Go purple at www.glaad.org/spiritday

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Gay Cleric Blocked from Becoming Church of England Bishop

August 11, 2010 By 1 Comment

By Katrina Robinson

Anytime the average American thinks about homosexuality and religion, his or her mind automatically rests on the many Catholic priests who have been convicted of molesting altar boys.

Shame on you! This story is nothing of the sort.

Dr. Jeffrey John has been blocked by the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) from becoming the next Bishop of Southwark. The rejection followed extreme pressure from those against Dr. John’s appointment.

Why is it such a big deal that Dr. John wants to be a bishop? He’s gay. And he’s in a civil partnership with another priest.

Hide your children!

Seriously…I don’t get it. I have never understood the total and complete negativity that most religions have place on homosexuality. I would think that the church would be proud to have a gay priest in a committed relationship as a leader…but that’s just my idealistic, head-in-the-clouds thinking.

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Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional in San Francisco

August 6, 2010 By 1 Comment

By Katrina Robinson

Thank goodness there’s a place in California that finally realizes that the homosexual marriage ban in unconstitutional.

On Wednesday, August 4, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker overturned proposition 8. This ruling could lead to further investigation in the U.S. Supreme Court as to whether or not the proposition is constitutional.

Judge Walker wrote in his 136-page opinion, “Proposition 8 singles out gays and lesbians and legitimates their unequal treatment. Proposition 8 perpetuates the stereotype that gays and lesbians are incapable of forming long-term loving relationships and that gays and lesbians are not good parents.”

But don’t get too excited. The judge wants to decide whether his ruling should be suspended while those who want to can pursue an appeal. Both sides of the argument are to submit written statements by Friday.

Since the ruling has been announced, celebrations have erupted throughout the country. I, for one, heard about the good news through Facebook—looks like social networking actually does come in handy once in a while!

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Student Expelled for Voicing Opinion Against Homosexuality

August 2, 2010 By 1 Comment

By Katrina Robinson

A Christian grad student at Eastern Michigan University was expelled for her belief that homosexuality is immoral. Julea Ward was removed from the counseling program after saying that she would not counsel homosexual clients. The university determined that Ward violated school policy as well as the American Counseling Association code of ethics.

Ward brought a lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University. The case was brought up to a federal judge, and the judge ruled in favor of the university. Many are voicing concerns that this ruling may cause an outbreak of Christian students being expelled from public universities for the same view.

Eastern Michigan University spokesperson Walter Kraft said, “We are pleased that the court has upheld our position in this matter. Julea Ward was not discriminated against because of her religion. To the contrary, Eastern Michigan is deeply committed to the education of our students and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds into our community.

I have to say that I’m glad it turned out the way it did, but I’m sure that many oppose my view. What do you think?

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