Pride in the south

[Gussie]

@kenny - I thought of you when I read this article. Our lakehouse in just outside Eureka Springs and I consider Eureka my second home. I wanted you to know that not every place in the south is close minded and oppressive. I wish places all over could realize that "live and let live, love and let love" is possible. If it's possible in Arkansas, it's possible anywhere!

Inside Eureka Springs, the Bible Belt's LGBTQ oasis | CNN

"Not even the streets are straight" in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as one saying goes. CNN spoke with several residents, from newer arrivals to long-established townsfolk, about why they came to the town, why it's so unique and why, in most cases, they never want to leave.

www.cnn.com

 

[kenny]

Thanks Gussie.
I know it's unfair to paint with broad brush.

I know many theists who are are wonderful people.

But the fact remains that the Bible says something like, a man laying with a man is an abomination.
It does not even condemn slavery, rather it instructs how you are to treat your slaves.

It's there in black and white.
Therefore the not-so-wonderful theists say they are doing god's work when acting based on these scriptures.
For them and that, I blame religion.
If holy books didn't say this shit the world would be a better place because not everyone follows one religion so nothing in that religion should apply to anyone outside that religion.

Frankly, right now, I don't want to deal with all this.
So, while I'm not taking a 100% break, I'm trying to post less than usual about how America is turning into a shithole.

Please folks don't summons me with the @ thing - even with good news.
I just need to not think about all this now.
TIA.

 

[Gussie]

Thanks Gussie.
I know it's unfair to paint with broad brush.

I know many theists who are are wonderful people.

But the fact remains that the Bible says something like, a man laying with a man is an abomination.
It does not even condemn slavery, rather it instructs how you are to treat your slaves.

It's there in black and white.
Therefore the not-so-wonderful theists say they are doing god's work when acting based on these scriptures.
For them and that, I blame religion.
If holy books didn't say this shit the world would be a better place because not everyone follows one religion so nothing in that religion should apply to anyone outside that religion.

Frankly, right now, I don't want to deal with all this.
So, while I'm not taking a 100% break, I'm trying to post less than usual about how America is turning into a shithole.

Please folks don't summons me with the @ thing - even with good news.
I just need to not think about all this now.
TIA.

Fair enough. I hope the best for you. Have a great weekend and be kind to yourself.

 

[Bonfire]

Just know I love and support you Kenny.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@kenny - I thought of you when I read this article. Our lakehouse in just outside Eureka Springs and I consider Eureka my second home. I wanted you to know that not every place in the south is close minded and oppressive. I wish places all over could realize that "live and let live, love and let love" is possible. If it's possible in Arkansas, it's possible anywhere!

Inside Eureka Springs, the Bible Belt's LGBTQ oasis | CNN

"Not even the streets are straight" in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as one saying goes. CNN spoke with several residents, from newer arrivals to long-established townsfolk, about why they came to the town, why it's so unique and why, in most cases, they never want to leave.

www.cnn.com

if i was on some epic road trip that would want me to call in for lunch or to stay the night just to support the locals

 

[kenny]

Thanks Bonfire.

 

[LilAlex]

I wanted you to know that not every place in the south is close minded and oppressive.

Well, there are always the college towns...