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LeftishBrit

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69. Well...

Sun Feb 10, 2013, 11:15 AM

Feb 2013

Last edited Sun Feb 10, 2013, 02:40 PM - Edit history (1)

she is the author of a book called 'The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert', which includes a chapter entitled 'Repentance and the Sin of Sodom'. While I have not read the chapter, the title certainly sounds homophobic.

Beyond the homophobia - why should being a Christian require one to give up ones post as an English professor? I realize that people of either gender might feel a 'calling' to religious service, e.g. as a missionary or charitable worker, that requires them to give up other activities; but in the context, it does look as though adopting traditional gender roles is, for her, part of being a Christian. This is less obvious than the homophobia, but it still worries me.

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My Train Wreck Conversion [View all] LARED Feb 2013 OP

Thanks for this Freddie Feb 2013 #1

I don't think you read the article jollyreaper2112 Feb 2013 #3

Pretty disgusting jollyreaper2112 Feb 2013 #2

I encourage people who are interested in another kind of conversion story deutsey Feb 2013 #7

Somehow I missed the cure the gay part. LARED Feb 2013 #9

Yeah. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #11

You got away with this but you should delete it. cali Feb 2013 #15

Funny, "I got away it this." LARED Feb 2013 #18

I'll gladly try cali Feb 2013 #22

I did a web search on her right wing activism, and came up with LARED Feb 2013 #26

The article itself is rightwing activism. eomer Feb 2013 #46

The article advocates that homosexuality is a sin that Jesus can fix, can "make right by world". eomer Feb 2013 #41

+1!!! Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #29

No way! Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #27

I had no idea DU had some many mind readers. nt LARED Feb 2013 #30

I read the original article. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #32

I am sickened right now. won't say anything more cali Feb 2013 #43

+1 Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #51

Ditto Hepburn Feb 2013 #67

LOL. There are parts of the article that are *MORE* offensive than what OP posted!? Smarmie Doofus Feb 2013 #60

See post 5 further down. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #63

There is no mind present to read, just some ignorant crap in simpleton's English. Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #49

I had no idea that DU had people stupid in the teachings of Christ. nt William769 Feb 2013 #65

Re-read it, then. Particularly the mini-bio at the end MH1 Feb 2013 #71

"There are plenty of gay-friendly churches that won't try to drive out the Demon Gay" 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #10

"J, what if it is true? What if Jesus is a real and risen Lord? What if we are all in trouble?" Fumesucker Feb 2013 #4

Here's what you do jollyreaper2112 Feb 2013 #6

I understand, it happened to me, I was the rejected partner when my ex "found God" Fumesucker Feb 2013 #14

It's clear you are a-OK wit this "gay cure" crap. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #5

First you will need to explain how the former lesbian LARED Feb 2013 #13

Do I really need to? I think YOU have to explain how she did NOT become one. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #16

Yes, you really need to. LARED Feb 2013 #19

It's so self-evident it isn't even funny. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #21

I absolutely think that's ok LARED Feb 2013 #23

By praising this story, you're judging more than one person. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #24

Frankly that's the biggest load of horse pucky LARED Feb 2013 #28

Have a good self-righteous time. cali Feb 2013 #47

Was this posted to be a flame war? boston bean Feb 2013 #57

Knowing this poster's skepticscott Feb 2013 #58

Looks like you won't be getting back to this thread. UnrepentantLiberal Feb 2013 #148

How about the being gay is a sin part? Are you okay with that? n/t eomer Feb 2013 #66

She says homosexuality is sin BainsBane Feb 2013 #25

There's no such thing as a former lesbian, a confused bisexual I could buy... Humanist_Activist Feb 2013 #52

Well... LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #69

In case the OP self-deletes, this is what he posted: 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #8

I just voted to hide this. It's ugly, ugly, ugly. cali Feb 2013 #12

3-3. The Team sure sweated bullets to save this one. But it's OK. It will go to Admin. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #17

I sure the admin's just heaved a great sign of relief. LARED Feb 2013 #20

You have two options: Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #31

3) Deny and defend it against all evidence 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #38

Nope. 3 and 2 are identical. The article is homophobic, and you are defending it. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #39

Good point. There is NO third option. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #40

+1 idwiyo Feb 2013 #78

Bookmarking this taunt. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #62

I don't see the logic of how reading a book full of violence and oppression and Squinch Feb 2013 #33

There is a lot wrong here OKNancy Feb 2013 #34

It sounded like complete propaganda to me BainsBane Feb 2013 #36

Excellent post. pintobean Feb 2013 #42

thank you OKNancy Feb 2013 #45

Why is this poster here? cali Feb 2013 #54

+ a lot, Nancy and thanks. cali Feb 2013 #48

+1 pinto Feb 2013 #64

She asks jehop61 Feb 2013 #35

First, this story sounds like bullshit, and is common among many conversion stories... Humanist_Activist Feb 2013 #37

What, you don't think that "God sang a sanguine song" and cured her of the gay? Squinch Feb 2013 #44

Yeah, it comes of as a bad fan fic for conversion rather than an genuine story... Humanist_Activist Feb 2013 #50

I think that there is something psychologically potent in that language: Squinch Feb 2013 #53

I've never read The Bible and don't plan to. I do know a lot of it. I have no objection at all brewens Feb 2013 #55

As a Gay man and a Christian I find this OP contemptible William769 Feb 2013 #56

This is the response the OP should pay most attention to Dorian Gray Feb 2013 #61

I am sorry you have to deal with this crap again, and again, and again. idwiyo Feb 2013 #84

Poster has been shown the door. William769 Feb 2013 #86

Thank you!!! That's best and fastest PPR ever. (((Hugs))) idwiyo Feb 2013 #93

I agree entirely. okasha Feb 2013 #85

... William769 Feb 2013 #90

What if the bible is true? grantcart Feb 2013 #59

This dangerous and homophobic post is shameful and should not be allowed to myrna minx Feb 2013 #68

She sounds delusional MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #70

So where are all of the "liberal", "progressive" Christians skepticscott Feb 2013 #72

They think it's more important to poo-poo a newspaper scan that's maybe not genuine. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2013 #73

Or to crank up the apologetics skepticscott Feb 2013 #77

Yes, people have. LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #88

LOTS of DUers have come and called this OP despicable. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #123

Nice try, but I'm not the one who made this divisive skepticscott Feb 2013 #129

Yeah. It's a Sunday morning. People are probably still either in bed kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #139

Oh, I've seen more than a few skepticscott Feb 2013 #141

LARED referenced an article by a woman who found the life that was right for her. Nowhere humblebum Feb 2013 #74

You're defending this shit? EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2013 #96

I am defending the right of a person to choose the lifestyle that is right for them. humblebum Feb 2013 #107

Ah, so homosexuality is a choice? EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2013 #115

Being gay is NOT a lifestyle choice, as you well know. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #126

Sexual orientation is hardwired, not a "lifestyle". Have you seriously missed this point? uppityperson Feb 2013 #131

I disagree. I think her story is basically made up. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #125

This is a powerful testimony to homophobic bigotry one can get away with on DU. idwiyo Feb 2013 #75

Is that from a Chick Tract? nt Vanje Feb 2013 #76

a "powerful story" of praying away the gay? Coming to the conclusion that being gay is sinful? fishwax Feb 2013 #79

LARED has been PPR'd by admin muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #80

This thread should not be locked skepticscott Feb 2013 #81

Well, it wouldn't be deleted anyway - it was an admin PPR of a long term member muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #83

Yes still please lock. William769 Feb 2013 #82

I agree. I also sent an SOP alert for the hosts to consider. boston bean Feb 2013 #89

Thanks for the alert. William769 Feb 2013 #91

For the same reason skepticscott Feb 2013 #97

It wouldn't be deleted, just locked. boston bean Feb 2013 #100

Seems like it's very useful skepticscott Feb 2013 #104

well, there is a live one on the line now. boston bean Feb 2013 #110

It should be left for that very reason. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #132

Exactly.. skepticscott Feb 2013 #133

I still don't think so. boston bean Feb 2013 #134

Ooops, meant to reply #136 to you. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #137

Well, a stand HAS been taken skepticscott Feb 2013 #140

Well, I don't think my opinion has changed. boston bean Feb 2013 #142

For the record, I would, as a gay man, be one of the victims of this bigotry. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #136

Censorship of opinions that are not accepted by some does not reflect well upon DU. humblebum Feb 2013 #87

Really? boston bean Feb 2013 #92

Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #94

Keep it up. I think a TOS event might be in your future as well. nt boston bean Feb 2013 #95

If that's the case then, let it be said that I strongly oppose censorship of alternative, humblebum Feb 2013 #105

You don't have the right of free speech on DU to post bigoted statements. boston bean Feb 2013 #106

And I think you should take that statement to heart. humblebum Feb 2013 #112

If you mean I'm bigoted against bigotry boston bean Feb 2013 #113

I am sorry, but there is no bigotry expressed in the article. In fact it describes nothing more humblebum Feb 2013 #116

So your opinion is skepticscott Feb 2013 #119

saying homosexuality is a sin, is not a bigoted statement? boston bean Feb 2013 #120

You might want to ask LARED how that served him. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #124

This �opinion� is hateful. okasha Feb 2013 #121

It is not an "alternative, non-harmful" opinion to suggest that being gay is sinful fishwax Feb 2013 #143

What is the gay lifestyle? Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #98

Anything like that "gay agenda" the GOP was so frightened of a few years back? nt MADem Feb 2013 #109

Usually it's code word for sexual acts the right-wing is too "delicate" to mention by name. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #130

"exactly" what Rosaria discovered? skepticscott Feb 2013 #101

Perhaps she discovered that she was not gay. That's what I see in the article. humblebum Feb 2013 #114

That is not what she said, so perhaps you're pulling crap from your buttocks. boston bean Feb 2013 #117

I'd say more like skepticscott Feb 2013 #118

Can I ask if you typed that with small heterosexual hands? Or large transgendered hands? ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #102

yep, that line certainly stood out fishwax Feb 2013 #144

there damn well is bigotry in this op cali Feb 2013 #147

I vote for a lock EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2013 #99

I agree with you. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #103

Not sure I follow your thinking skepticscott Feb 2013 #111

It's a symbolic thing EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2013 #122

Well, I'd say the thing to do skepticscott Feb 2013 #127

I agree, but unfortunately there isn't a way to permanently delete it EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2013 #128

Highly offensive story about a fundie who prayed away the gay. kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #108

The op haz a final du sad. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #135

Maybe he doesn't know yet. He was on his way out the door to church. boston bean Feb 2013 #138

well, at least someone skepticscott Feb 2013 #146

My Train Wreck Thread - weighed in in hosts group with vote to lock this. cbayer Feb 2013 #145

We're going to lock this muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #149