Of the hundreds of articles I’ve written, I’ve never done a piece on the issue of gay adoption. However, I was recently so struck by a particular court case that I feel compelled to weigh in. Jennifer Roback Morse, a … Continue reading
Faith & Society
Becoming Out
Sheryl Swoopes is arguably the finest female basketball player ever. No, check that, actually there is no argument; as a three-time MVP in the Woman’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and three-time gold medal Olympian, she is the best. So when … Continue reading
Did Jesus Bless Homosexuality?
Many gay religionists insist that Jesus never mentioned homosexuality and thus could not have opposed it. Often conservatives counter that He taught against any form of sexual expression other than heterosexual marriage, so He did not need to specify every … Continue reading
Religious Conservatives Should Hold Their Powder on Harriet Miers
Religious conservatives worried about the Harriet Miers nomination, and her stance on abortion and other social-cultural issues, ought to step back and consider the transparent religious faith of President George W. Bush and his Supreme Court associate justice nominee. The … Continue reading
O’Reilly is Right About Gay Teens
Is there a battle over gay teens? If you can believe a recent Time Magazine cover story, a war is on between gay activists and social conservatives over adolescents who are declaring gay and lesbian identities at early ages. The … Continue reading
Silo Rains on the Penguin Pride Parade
One of America’s A-list gay couples has broken up. No, it’s not Rosie and Kelli. It’s Roy and Silo. Roy and Silo are male penguins. Chinstrap penguins to be exact. About six years ago, Roy and Silo set up housekeeping … Continue reading
God in School: Where Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bush, and Reagan Agreed
By now everyone knows that a California judge has ruled the pledge of allegiance unconstitutional. Specifically, Senior District Court Judge Lawrence Karlton has ruled that the pledge’s reference to one nation “under God” violates the right of school children to … Continue reading
Solomon’s Wisdom Missing in California Decisions
The ancient king of Israel, Solomon, was faced with a dilemma. Two women came before him claiming parentage of an infant son. Each woman was adamant the infant belonged to her. Knowing real maternal instincts, Solomon called for a sword … Continue reading
Are Sexual Preferences Changeable?
“(Wayne) Besen tracks down a dizzying array of former ex-gay leaders who later came out of the closet for good, including the two founders of Exodus.”– From an article by Mark Benjamin on Salon.com, July 18, 2005. The article containing … Continue reading
Polyamorists Want Rights Too
Well I have finally seen it. “Protect Yourself,” the movie, that is. The seven and a half minute condom demonstration video produced by the Montgomery County Public Schools will be shown to all 10th grade students this Spring. I had … Continue reading
Sexual Orientation & Public Schools: A Balanced Approach
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Health Education as Social Advocacy
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Microsoft Thinks Hard
Washington state, the bill’s supporters were outraged. Failing by one vote in the Senate, the bill’s demise has been blamed on Microsoft’s official neutrality. Gay rights supporters were livid. Columnist Wayne Besen reacted by suggesting gay activists “…dust off your … Continue reading
National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise video
CVV Inaugural Conference The Road From Poverty to Freedom: A Look Backward and Forward at the War on Poverty (Sticht Lecture Hall in the Hall of Arts and Letters) “NCNE Video” Robert L. Woodson, Sr. Founder and President, National Center … Continue reading
Protect Yourself
Well I have finally seen it. “Protect Yourself,” the movie, that is. The seven and a half minute condom demonstration video produced by the Montgomery County Public Schools will be shown to all 10th grade students this Spring. I had … Continue reading
Uli with the Uzi and Childlike Faith
Early last summer, I was among a dozen American university professors studying terrorism in Israel. On the Sabbath we took a day off to visit the religious sites in Jerusalem. Given the terrorist threat, armed security personnel always accompanied us. … Continue reading
Nautical Nonsense: An Interview with Mrs. Squarepants
Probably you have heard of the Sponge Bob Squarepants flap. Dr. James Dobson, Founder of Focus on the Family mentioned the words Sponge Bob and gay in a speech and then all heck broke loose. If you want to get … Continue reading
Billboards, Counselors and Ex-gays: Let it Shine
Recently controversy has erupted in Rockville, Maryland and Houston, Texas over billboard advertising concerning the right of people to seek change in homosexuality. The Alexandria billboard sponsored by Parents and Friends of Ex-gays and Gays (PFOX) shows the picture of … Continue reading
Teens Listen?
In 1988, George Michael won a Grammy award for his album Faith. This disc featured sexually graphic songs, the most controversial being “I Want Your Sex.” Apparently teens were listening to Mr. Michael. That same year, the Centers for Disease … Continue reading
VISION & VALUES CONCISE: Ho-ho-hold On To Your Virginity
Given his decision making power on the matter of gifts, my girls made sure Santa Claus got some seriously good cookies most Christmas eves. Like most children, mine did not know that there is much more to the real Saint … Continue reading