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1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I just wanted everyone to know I've blogged about Randy's behavior: http://www.gaysdefendmarriage.com/?p=56
I have also written Randy's boss - who I've been in contact with and happen to like - to complain about the disrespect he shows people of other faiths, and to ask if his organization and/or his religion endorses his conduct.
I have also written Randy's boss - who I've been in contact with and happen to like - to complain about the disrespect he shows people of other faiths, and to ask if his organization and/or his religion endorses his conduct.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
Yeah you have an Orthodox Jewish friend, but he doesn't have a name. Riiiight.
I think it's funny that you think the antisemites should be the ones deciding what is or is not antisemitism. At least 75% of antisemites in history, including some of the worst, were convinced they weren't antisemitic.
I specifically told you I was not interested in your recruiting me for Christianity. But you just couldn't help yourself: "I want you to have a similar experience" as Paul, a Jew who "converted" to Christianity.
You apologized three sentences after you insulted me in precisely the way I told you would not be welcome. If I make a crack about throwing you to the lions, and then apologize three sentences later, does that mean I haven't said anything anti-Christian?
After all the things your people have done to my people, I think respecting a Jew's direct request that you not push christ (yemach shmo) in his face is the least you could do.
Especially when the Jew in question could be a great ally of yours, particularly given the inroads he has with audiences that will never, ever listen to you. It's your loss.
I think it's funny that you think the antisemites should be the ones deciding what is or is not antisemitism. At least 75% of antisemites in history, including some of the worst, were convinced they weren't antisemitic.
I specifically told you I was not interested in your recruiting me for Christianity. But you just couldn't help yourself: "I want you to have a similar experience" as Paul, a Jew who "converted" to Christianity.
You apologized three sentences after you insulted me in precisely the way I told you would not be welcome. If I make a crack about throwing you to the lions, and then apologize three sentences later, does that mean I haven't said anything anti-Christian?
After all the things your people have done to my people, I think respecting a Jew's direct request that you not push christ (yemach shmo) in his face is the least you could do.
Especially when the Jew in question could be a great ally of yours, particularly given the inroads he has with audiences that will never, ever listen to you. It's your loss.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I work with lots of people I disagree with on many issues all the time. But I don't work with people who think their antisemitism is "clever."
It's amazing that there are still many Orthodox Jews who think "ex-gays" and JONAH "healing advocates" actually support Jewish values. I promise you very few Orthodox Jews will think that when I'm through exposing how anti-Torah your movement is. Pathetic.
To be clear: I have no interest in knowing you. Thanks for not contacting me.
It's amazing that there are still many Orthodox Jews who think "ex-gays" and JONAH "healing advocates" actually support Jewish values. I promise you very few Orthodox Jews will think that when I'm through exposing how anti-Torah your movement is. Pathetic.
To be clear: I have no interest in knowing you. Thanks for not contacting me.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I just wanted everyone to know I've blogged about Randy's behavior: http://www.gaysdefendmarriage.com/?p=56
I have also written Randy's boss - who I've been in contact with and happen to like - to complain about the disrespect he shows people of other faiths, and to ask if his organization and/or his religion endorses his conduct.
I have also written Randy's boss - who I've been in contact with and happen to like - to complain about the disrespect he shows people of other faiths, and to ask if his organization and/or his religion endorses his conduct.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I'd be happy to talk to you some time; feel free to E-mail me. I don't really know much about you, though. I must say that hearing you say you see Wayne (who's Jewish) "as our Saul who will soon be our Paul" is not cute, not clever, and not a promising start for any friendship or working relationship we may someday have. I have a good friend who's fighting over in Fallujah who's a devout evangelical Christian. I know he thinks I'm going to Hell, and that he would like to see me convert to Christianity. But he doesn't ever suggest it or tease me about it or drop hints. He's far too classy than that. If you can't handle yourself the way he does, then it's probably best you don't contact me. If you can, we could probably have some interesting conversations.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
Yeah you have an Orthodox Jewish friend, but he doesn't have a name. Riiiight.
I think it's funny that you think the antisemites should be the ones deciding what is or is not antisemitism. At least 75% of antisemites in history, including some of the worst, were convinced they weren't antisemitic.
I specifically told you I was not interested in your recruiting me for Christianity. But you just couldn't help yourself: "I want you to have a similar experience" as Paul, a Jew who "converted" to Christianity.
You apologized three sentences after you insulted me in precisely the way I told you would not be welcome. If I make a crack about throwing you to the lions, and then apologize three sentences later, does that mean I haven't said anything anti-Christian?
After all the things your people have done to my people, I think respecting a Jew's direct request that you not push christ (yemach shmo) in his face is the least you could do.
Especially when the Jew in question could be a great ally of yours, particularly given the inroads he has with audiences that will never, ever listen to you. It's your loss.
I think it's funny that you think the antisemites should be the ones deciding what is or is not antisemitism. At least 75% of antisemites in history, including some of the worst, were convinced they weren't antisemitic.
I specifically told you I was not interested in your recruiting me for Christianity. But you just couldn't help yourself: "I want you to have a similar experience" as Paul, a Jew who "converted" to Christianity.
You apologized three sentences after you insulted me in precisely the way I told you would not be welcome. If I make a crack about throwing you to the lions, and then apologize three sentences later, does that mean I haven't said anything anti-Christian?
After all the things your people have done to my people, I think respecting a Jew's direct request that you not push christ (yemach shmo) in his face is the least you could do.
Especially when the Jew in question could be a great ally of yours, particularly given the inroads he has with audiences that will never, ever listen to you. It's your loss.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I work with lots of people I disagree with on many issues all the time. But I don't work with people who think their antisemitism is "clever."
It's amazing that there are still many Orthodox Jews who think "ex-gays" and JONAH "healing advocates" actually support Jewish values. I promise you very few Orthodox Jews will think that when I'm through exposing how anti-Torah your movement is. Pathetic.
To be clear: I have no interest in knowing you. Thanks for not contacting me.
It's amazing that there are still many Orthodox Jews who think "ex-gays" and JONAH "healing advocates" actually support Jewish values. I promise you very few Orthodox Jews will think that when I'm through exposing how anti-Torah your movement is. Pathetic.
To be clear: I have no interest in knowing you. Thanks for not contacting me.
1 year ago
in Face to Face with Wayne Besen on ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected
I'd be happy to talk to you some time; feel free to E-mail me. I don't really know much about you, though. I must say that hearing you say you see Wayne (who's Jewish) "as our Saul who will soon be our Paul" is not cute, not clever, and not a promising start for any friendship or working relationship we may someday have. I have a good friend who's fighting over in Fallujah who's a devout evangelical Christian. I know he thinks I'm going to Hell, and that he would like to see me convert to Christianity. But he doesn't ever suggest it or tease me about it or drop hints. He's far too classy than that. If you can't handle yourself the way he does, then it's probably best you don't contact me. If you can, we could probably have some interesting conversations.