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Re: Median Income for Gay Identified Households

Brandon — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:36:25 -0000

Dude, I think you're awesome. I read your part of "God's Grace and the Homosexual Next Door" recently and it really did help me--particularly in developing a better relationship with God. I'd never thought about God actually being a sort of father-figure for myself either, and to think of Him that way has really helped me to better trust Him and to want to spend more time with Him than I did before. Thanks man for all the good work that you do. I'm glad there's people out there like you who helped pull me (and others) out of homosexuality and to draw me closer to God.

God bless ya! :)

Re: Median Income for Gay Identified Households

Brandon — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:36:25 -0000

Re: Something About Tennessee

Brandon — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:50:08 -0000

It's great to remember the good things, isn't it? :)

Re: Something About Tennessee

Brandon — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:50:08 -0000

It's great to remember the good things, isn't it? :)

Re: MSM: MainStream … Mayhem?

Brandon — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:09:42 -0000

A few years ago, around 2001-03, I had really got into watching CNN all the time. It's because of all the constant sad and depressing stories like the ones you mentioned that made me quit watching. I tend to get mad everytime I do, so unless it's just something really important, I no longer bother.

Re: MSM: MainStream … Mayhem?

Brandon — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:09:42 -0000

Re: Exodus Freedom Conference 2008 Promo Video

Brandon — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:31:43 -0000

Hey Randy,

Out of curiosity, what all is involved in the Exodus conferences?

Re: Exodus Freedom Conference 2008 Promo Video

Brandon — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:31:43 -0000

Hey Randy,
Out of curiosity, what all is involved in the Exodus conferences?

Re: Join A Gym: Beware of Free Training Sessions

Brandon — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:57:40 -0000

Randy,

The old joke goes that whenever a fitness instructor does like this, you're suppose to leave the room saying, "Oh, and for the future... you came across just a little strong." :)

Re: Join A Gym: Beware of Free Training Sessions

Brandon — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:57:40 -0000

Randy,
The old joke goes that whenever a fitness instructor does like this, you're suppose to leave the room saying, "Oh, and for the future... you came across just a little strong." :)

Re: Heath Ledger

Brandon — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:09:33 -0000

Yeah, I never saw "Brokeback Mountain" either, but I liked him in "the Patriot" and "10 Things I Hate About You". I was also looking forward to seeing him as the Joker. I'm like you, it's sad when someone so young and talented dies like that. Just imagine what he could have went on to do.

Re: Heath Ledger

Brandon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:09:33 -0000

Re: Voter Guide and The Mike’s

Brandon — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:38:58 -0000

Interesting to see how the Democrats all seem unified on these issues. The Republicans, on the other hand, seem to be all over the place. As a Republican, I wonder if that's such a good thing. It causes me to question how unified the party itself is as a whole right now, compared to the Democrats, and how that might hurt the party in the general election. One thing that I definitely see happening is that the Republican party is moving slightly more to the moderate/conservative side (and especially will now that it looks like McCain will get the nomination), rather than strictly conservative. I do think that's, in certain ways, a good thing, but I hope it won't fracture the party. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out, but I think it's clear the Republican party is shifting somewhat in its seat.

Re: Voter Guide and The Mike’s

Brandon — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:38:58 -0000

Re: And the Winner of my vote is … Romney

Brandon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:38:40 -0000

Randy, you said: "It is up to the church to step up its apologetics and start serving instead of arguing more. The President can only do so much and I believe too many Christians are only relying on public policy battles and not actually relating to the people we interact with on a more personal level.

I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an “evan-jellyfish” (having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree."

I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism.

I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together.

No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)

Re: And the Winner of my vote is … Romney

Brandon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:38:40 -0000

Randy, you said: "It is up to the church to step up its apologetics and start serving instead of arguing more. The President can only do so much and I believe too many Christians are only relying on public policy battles and not actually relating to the people we interact with on a more personal level.
I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an â€œevan-jellyfishâ€ (having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree."
I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism.
I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together.
No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)

Re: And the Winner of my vote is … Romney

Brandon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:18:16 -0000

Yeah, you're probably right. The thing I see about McCain is just that he seems to be willing to work with people of opposing opinions to come to a consensus on issues that otherwise wouldn't be worked out. But I do think he leans a lot more to the right than to the left. He's a moderate/conservative, so to speak.

I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.

Re: Post Abortion Syndrome … for Dad

Brandon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:32:55 -0000

About a year ago I saw how a late term abortion is carried out, and concluded beyond a shadow of a doubt that abortion is nothing more than murder. It's terrible. Not just late term abortion but abortion at any stage. Most women don't even know for sure whether they're pregnant or not for a few weeks after conception, and yet the fetus can feel pain within four weeks. You'd better believe that tiny soul feel something when it's aborted, and it's just beyond me why our nation has given in to this and put up with it for so long. I hear people talk about life not beginning until your born, but yet those same people will concede that a piece of fungus growing on a tree the size of a pin point is living. They can believe that, but believe a preborn baby growing, moving, hearing, feeling pain, able to respond to the senses is not alive. It's sad. Just sad.

If I were married and my wife had an abortion, yes, I'd probably feel awful about it as well. And I don't think I could stay with someone who'd do something like that. I'd always be wondering what could have and should have been. The thing that gets me concerning the law is that it disregards our own constitution concerning the right to life, but also the fact that it takes two to tango and yet only one person (the woman) is given a choice in the matter. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it?

Re: And the Winner of my vote is … Romney

Brandon — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:18:16 -0000

Yeah, you're probably right. The thing I see about McCain is just that he seems to be willing to work with people of opposing opinions to come to a consensus on issues that otherwise wouldn't be worked out. But I do think he leans a lot more to the right than to the left. He's a moderate/conservative, so to speak.
I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.

Re: Post Abortion Syndrome … for Dad

Brandon — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:32:55 -0000

About a year ago I saw how a late term abortion is carried out, and concluded beyond a shadow of a doubt that abortion is nothing more than murder. It's terrible. Not just late term abortion but abortion at any stage. Most women don't even know for sure whether they're pregnant or not for a few weeks after conception, and yet the fetus can feel pain within four weeks. You'd better believe that tiny soul feel something when it's aborted, and it's just beyond me why our nation has given in to this and put up with it for so long. I hear people talk about life not beginning until your born, but yet those same people will concede that a piece of fungus growing on a tree the size of a pin point is living. They can believe that, but believe a preborn baby growing, moving, hearing, feeling pain, able to respond to the senses is not alive. It's sad. Just sad.
If I were married and my wife had an abortion, yes, I'd probably feel awful about it as well. And I don't think I could stay with someone who'd do something like that. I'd always be wondering what could have and should have been. The thing that gets me concerning the law is that it disregards our own constitution concerning the right to life, but also the fact that it takes two to tango and yet only one person (the woman) is given a choice in the matter. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it?

Re: Sticks and Stones Bounce Off my Blubber

Brandon — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:23:38 -0000

Very funny outlook, Randy. Don't let 'em get you down. :)

Re: Sticks and Stones Bounce Off my Blubber

Brandon — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:23:38 -0000

Very funny outlook, Randy. Don't let 'em get you down. :)

Re: Porn - 3 Reasons to Stop Now

Brandon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:06:16 -0000

Let's not forget that by looking at pornography, we thereby support the pornography, which means we're supporting an industry that is very much so left wanting. If we don't look, the pornographers don't get the money to make the stuff. The peoples lives affected by this would change. I'll admit, I struggle with resisting temptations to look at pornography, but what helps me the most is to think of the people who I'd be looking at and realizing that they're not sex objects, but real live people, many of which probably go through the same experiences I've went through, and all of which need God in their lives. I try to remember to pray for them to be able to get out of that industry, and by that time, whatever temptation I have to look is usually gone.

Re: Porn - 3 Reasons to Stop Now

Brandon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:06:16 -0000

Re: State Lawmaker: Ban “Gay Talk” from Classroom

Brandon — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:07:23 -0000

I think the subject of homosexuality should be discussed, or at least explained (not below the high school level), but that it should be looked at objectively. There shouldn't be any teaching in schools as to whether it's right or wrong. Now, the reason I think it should be discussed is because of my own confusion as a youngster. I didn't know or understand what I was going through (and was too afraid to ask anyone close to me) until finally a high school health teacher explained during class what homosexuality is. He didn't say it was right or wrong, but just explained it. I finally understood better what I was going through and realized I wasn't some lone freak or monster because of that. But my morals were dictated outside of school by parental and church influence. Which, really, is how I think it should be. Discuss the topic in school, but leave the morality of it to those outside of school. Teachers shouldn't be promoting it or discouraging it, I don't think.

Re: State Lawmaker: Ban “Gay Talk” from Classroom

Brandon — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:07:23 -0000

Re: The Funniest Baptism Ever

Brandon — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:01:45 -0000

I saw this a few months ago. It's great, isn't it? Talk about eagerly jumping into something. :)

Re: The Funniest Baptism Ever

Brandon — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:01:45 -0000

I saw this a few months ago. It's great, isn't it? Talk about eagerly jumping into something. :)

Re: Christian Couple in UK Declared “Unsuitable” to Foster Kids

Brandon — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:53:47 -0000

I think this whole thing is sad--on both sides. This isn't about the parents. It's about the children. Period. If the parents have a history of providing good care to children--regardless of being gay or straight, or believing pro-gay or anit-gay, or whatever--then what's the difference? I hear people talk about influence on children. I was raised by Christian parents, but I still turned out gay and supported that for awhile. Others are raised to believe homosexuality is okay and yet when they grow up they disagree. This is a personal decision. Most people actually do tend to think for themselves and don't always believe whatever their parents believe or teach them. So, the question there is irrelevent, I think. So long as the parent takes care of the child, provides for the child, loves the child, that's what should matter. To take children out of a home or not allow certain people to be parents, just because they don't believe what you want them to believe, only serves to hurt all those children out there looking for a good home and a family.

This is nothing more than a political issue that just wreaks of intolerance and injustice on both sides. Gays want gays and Christians want Christians. Newsflash: You can't force everyone to always believe the exact same things as you. So, stop trying and learn to accept that just because someone doesn't share all your views, doesn't mean that makes them unfit to raise children. It just makes them different from you--no better and no worse.

Re: Christian Couple in UK Declared “Unsuitable” to Foster Kids

Brandon — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:53:47 -0000

I think this whole thing is sad--on both sides. This isn't about the parents. It's about the children. Period. If the parents have a history of providing good care to children--regardless of being gay or straight, or believing pro-gay or anit-gay, or whatever--then what's the difference? I hear people talk about influence on children. I was raised by Christian parents, but I still turned out gay and supported that for awhile. Others are raised to believe homosexuality is okay and yet when they grow up they disagree. This is a personal decision. Most people actually do tend to think for themselves and don't always believe whatever their parents believe or teach them. So, the question there is irrelevent, I think. So long as the parent takes care of the child, provides for the child, loves the child, that's what should matter. To take children out of a home or not allow certain people to be parents, just because they don't believe what you want them to believe, only serves to hurt all those children out there looking for a good home and a family.
This is nothing more than a political issue that just wreaks of intolerance and injustice on both sides. Gays want gays and Christians want Christians. Newsflash: You can't force everyone to always believe the exact same things as you. So, stop trying and learn to accept that just because someone doesn't share all your views, doesn't mean that makes them unfit to raise children. It just makes them different from you--no better and no worse.

Re: Change is Possible - PC to Mac

Brandon — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:31:26 -0000

Funny! :)

Re: Change is Possible - PC to Mac

Brandon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:31:26 -0000

Funny! :)

Re: PhotoFriday - “The Good Life”

Brandon — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:23:27 -0000

Pretty place.

So that's you making the sand castle, right? :)

Re: PhotoFriday - “The Good Life”

Brandon — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:23:27 -0000

Pretty place.
So that's you making the sand castle, right? :)

Re: A Persistent Scourge - Young Men Contracting AIDS at Higher Rates

Brandon — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:40:50 -0000

This is certainly sad news.

Re: A Persistent Scourge - Young Men Contracting AIDS at Higher Rates

Brandon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:40:50 -0000

This is certainly sad news.

Re: Family Guy Goes Gay to The AFA’s Dismay

Brandon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:21:08 -0000

I've watched this show for a long time, but this latest season has really turned me off. So many of the latest episodes have just poked fun of Christianity and Christians, and they've pushed so much that homosexuality should be accepted, and that if you're someone who doesn't accept it, then you're just hateful, ignorant, or just downright evil. I saw the episode in question and, yes, it was rather pathetic. It wasn't funny at all. And it certainly was waaaaaay to racey for prime time television.

Re: Family Guy Goes Gay to The AFA’s Dismay

Brandon — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:26:01 -0000

What drew me to this show was its stupidity factor. I'm a sucker for ridiculously absurd/whimsicle comedy. The show has probably always been edgy, but not so much that it just came across offensive to all involved. What's turned me off the most is the message the show has gradually pushed down the throats of it's viewers, which is that Christianity is stupid, and homosexuality should be accepted and encouraged. The morality of the show has just went down the tubes though. To be honest, it's probably always been a show with R rated material though. I'd never want any children to see any of it. That in itself probably should be a reason to give up watching it.
As for contacting the FCC, I doubt I'll do that. There are soooo many more shows on television these days that are a whole lot worse than this one. If the FCC doesn't see anything wrong with them, I doubt they'll see anything wrong with Family Guy. Not only that, but contacting the FCC won't do anything but draw more attention to the show. As I recall, that's what really boosted ratings for "Married With Children" back in the day. I think the better bet would be just to boycott the show. When viewers drop off, maybe the producers will finally take the hint. That, or the shop will get cancelled again.

Re: You and Me Together…

Brandon — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:30:56 -0000

I think I like the concept of postgay a lot better than exgay. Even in sound. Exgay, to me, just always has an undertone of sounding like you're against gays. But postgay just doesn't really have that. It's like you said, it suggests that you've simply moved beyond indentifying yourself as gay.

Re: O Brave New World, that has such people in it

Brandon — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:28:58 -0000

Amen to that!