Are you gonna show your pride this weekend?

[Menace]

Pride Parade that is :D

Come on, go tell us.

[asim99]

Pride Parade that is :D

Come on, go tell us.

i'll try to go to the parade...may be take some pix
after that, i might go to the funkasia program on church street sunday evening

[me!]

Pride Parade that is :D

Come on, go tell us.
yeah, I'm gonna spread my nuts all across the city for everyone to watch, then I'm gonna lick the sweat of the cop next to me!

[Menace]

Cool!

[d_jedi]

Heeelllllll no.

[asim99]

Heeelllllll no.

oh come on, just relax, and live a little :cheesygri

[me!]

Quote:
Originally Posted by d_jedi
Heeelllllll no.


oh come on, just relax, and live a little


Yah, he wants you to let it all hang out. literally.

[asim99]

Yah, he wants you to let it all hang out. literally.

nooooo!!!!! that'll scare the kids

[d_jedi]

oh come on, just relax, and live a little :cheesygri
Maybe you're right..
I should bring my anti-same sex marriage protest signs.

Should be great fun.

[asim99]

Maybe you're right..
I should bring my anti-same sex marriage protest signs.

Should be great fun.

why don't you...the parade is not about marriage though, in case you did not know

[Ohboiya]

Nope. My opinion is that of Carl Everett of the Chicago White Sox.

"Everett has had gay teammates, whom he has accepted, but: "Gays being gay is wrong. Two women can't produce a baby, two men can't produce a baby, so it's not how it's supposed to be. ... I don't believe in gay marriages. I don't believe in being gay."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2087125&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233

But to all going .. enjoy yourselves. I've had gay & straight friends that have gone and they've all said it's been a blast.

[Menace]

Yea, go experiment life ;)

oh come on, just relax, and live a little :cheesygri

[me!]

why don't you...the parade is not about marriage though, in case you did not know
it's about gays dressing in speedos, glistening wet bods, and bulging groins making oogly eyes at all the other guys, and then getting everyone to slap their asses and have them scream like a young school girl.

Yeah, that ought to be fun.

[hagbard]

Proud to be a gay bashing red-neck anarchist parade? Not get me wrong, I don't hate gays as a group, just as individuals...every one I've dealt with has been a b*tch (oh, one exception, and I send him money to keep his website running).

[asim99]

it's about gays dressing in speedos, glistening wet bods, and bulging groins making oogly eyes at all the other guys, and then getting everyone to slap their asses and have them scream like a young school girl.

Yeah, that ought to be fun.

yup, fun indeed...i find it as interesting as the seeing the clownish people at santa parade and st patricks parade

btw, i enjoy the participation of gay-welcoming religious groups in the parade...i'll take some pictures if i can

[mbg]

I look forward to the stories of how 1 million people attended, and the creative explanations of how they fit that many people on the sidewalks of downtown Toronto :)

[trini]

i'll try to go to the parade...may be take some pix
after that, i might go to the funkasia program on church street sunday evening


Good of you Asim to go to this particular sesion it beats pretty much any jam any club in Toronto puts on and a whole heap ah straight women.

Yeah G they lie about the Million thing.

[d_jedi]

Nope. My opinion is that of Carl Everett of the Chicago White Sox.

"Everett has had gay teammates, whom he has accepted, but: "Gays being gay is wrong. Two women can't produce a baby, two men can't produce a baby, so it's not how it's supposed to be. ... I don't believe in gay marriages. I don't believe in being gay."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2087125&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233

But to all going .. enjoy yourselves. I've had gay & straight friends that have gone and they've all said it's been a blast.
Gays being gay is just.. gay. :D

[ephemera]

i'll try to go to the parade...may be take some pix
after that, i might go to the funkasia program on church street sunday evening

Can I assume you won't watch the dyke march on saturday?

[asim99]

Can I assume you won't watch the dyke march on saturday?

i would try to go to that too...since i support their struggle

[pilmania]

when exactly is the parade gonna be held?

[elty]

actually, what is the point of Pride Parade? do u lose all your pride without going? if so poor you

[asim99]

actually, what is the point of Pride Parade? do u lose all your pride without going? if so poor you

it's to show the gays are proud to be what they are

[mbg]

actually, what is the point of Pride Parade? do u lose all your pride without going? if so poor you

It's an opportunity to show off your tackle in public without being arrested for it.

There are some other reasons, too, I think...

[mbg]

it's to show the gays are proud to be what they are

I would hope that, if they are proud, then they have more than just being gay to be proud of.

It sounds a bit funny for someone to say that they are PROUD to be gay. I can't imagine anyone would be. I can understand someone saying that they've come to terms with it being OK to be gay, if that's what you are. But, being gay never occurred to me as something that someone would aspire to.

It's a bit like saying, "I'm PROUD to have just one leg!"

[asim99]

I would hope that, if they are proud, then they have more than just being gay to be proud of.

It sounds a bit funny for someone to say that they are PROUD to be gay. I can't imagine anyone would be. I can understand someone saying that they've come to terms with it being OK to be gay, if that's what you are. But, being gay never occurred to me as something that someone would aspire to.

It's a bit like saying, "I'm PROUD to have just one leg!"

well...looks like them being proud bothers you

[mbg]

well...looks like them being proud bothers you

No, and it doesn't scare me, either. As I said, I just don't understand it. And, it doesn't look like you're going to help me to understand..

[asim99]

No, and it doesn't scare me, either. As I said, I just don't understand it. And, it doesn't look like you're going to help me to understand..

nope, sorry, i will not try to do that :lol:

[UrbanPoet]

well...looks like them being proud bothers you

its just in this society 'gay is bad and evil'. Its not that accepted yet.. yes it is somewhat accepted but not really.....

[gh05t]

"Live and let live" is something i always heard my Grandparents and grand Uncles etc saying and even my Mom who is one of those prude churchgoers.

[me!]

i just don't see how dancing 99.9% naked and posing in suggestive scenes makes beign gay proud. I am totally offended by that type of imagery that gays are portraying.

It is more of a sex pride parade instead.

[felix]

Agreed! Any links/pics by the way? :)

[asim99]

i just don't see how dancing 99.9% naked and posing in suggestive scenes makes beign gay proud. I am totally offended by that type of imagery that gays are portraying.

It is more of a sex pride parade instead.

you are insanely wrong in assuming that 99.9% are naked...that is absurd ad silly...and if that offends your sensibilities, then you are better off not going there

if watching them gives provokes you sexually, then you have some major issues...time to get out of closet, i suppose

[me!]

you are insanely wrong in assuming that 99.9% are naked...that is absurd ad silly...and if that offends your sensibilities, then you are better off not going there

what do you call male g-strings?


thank you . I won't attend.

[asim99]

what do you call male g-strings?

thank you . I won't attend.

you need to stop drooling over men in g-strings, since there are not that many of them in the parades...

[me!]

you need to stop drooling over men in g-strings, since there are not that many of them in the parades...
whether or not male g-strings are there in full force, I still think the gay pride parade is a latent image of sex sex and sex, and not the expression of sexual preference.

Do you see the family days as men overtly procreating with their wives in order to promote families.

[elty]

it's to show the gays are proud to be what they are

so without the parade you wont feel proud at all? that's sad

[asim99]

whether or not male g-strings are there in full force, I still think the gay pride parade is a latent image of sex sex and sex, and not the expression of sexual preference.

Do you see the family days as men overtly procreating with their wives in order to promote families.

really? you see men engaged in sexual activities in the parade? i must've been going to the wrong parade

[asim99]

so without the parade you wont feel proud at all? that's sad

why are you mentioning me here?

[hagbard]

I think they like to stick it in your face, and when you respond, take the abuse. Its should be personal matter, there's obviously something warped about displaying your sexual preference in a public parade. Nutszo.

[asim99]

I think they like to stick it in your face, and when you respond, take the abuse. Its should be personal matter, there's obviously something warped about displaying your sexual preference in a public parade. Nutszo.

you've been sounding quite weird lately

[hagbard]

you've been sounding quite weird lately

Don't think so, I'm just being consistent.

[mbg]

its just in this society 'gay is bad and evil'. Its not that accepted yet.. yes it is somewhat accepted but not really.....

You will know it's accepted when you see TV commercials for mainstream products featuring a gay couple :)

[me!]

really? you see men engaged in sexual activities in the parade? i must've been going to the wrong parade
i never said they were engaging in sexual activities in the parade. Please re read my post carefully.

[mbg]

Don't think so, I'm just being consistent.

Hehehe

[radeonboy]

Yea, go experiment life ;)

ya that gets you into a messed up life with lots of mistakes.

[me!]

You will know it's accepted when you see TV commercials for mainstream products featuring a gay couple :)
are they 99.9% naked and dancing around doing a steam salsa dance whilst selling banking services, or promoting the latest hybrid vehicles?

[radeonboy]

its just in this society 'gay is bad and evil'. Its not that accepted yet.. yes it is somewhat accepted but not really.....

It's called morals.

[me!]

I can accept a gay couple promoting services if they ad is not overtly sexual in any way, just like a straight couple.

yes, i do get offended when a man and women start implying sexual overtones and are 99.9% naked whilst promoting a product. (nah, maybe not.)

[radeonboy]

i just don't see how dancing 99.9% naked and posing in suggestive scenes makes beign gay proud. I am totally offended by that type of imagery that gays are portraying.

It is more of a sex pride parade instead.

Thats true. I don't like how the gays are making a bad image for children when they see a man and man kissing or either female and female kissing. It's not good for them to see. I mean if they want to do that kind of stuff, go do it in private.

[asim99]

i never said they were engaging in sexual activities in the parade. Please re read my post carefully.

you did not say that exactly, but that is what your post sounded like when you said
Do you see the family days as men overtly procreating with their wives in order to promote families.
unless, of course, you made a poor choice in drawing comparison between pride day and a 'family day'

[me!]

you did not say that exactly, but that is what your post sounded like when you said


unless, of course, you made a poor choice in drawing comparison between pride day and a 'family day'
maybe family day should show men banging their women. and let's get the kids starting early.

[hagbard]

How many times is this same topic going to reappear?

[asim99]

Thats true. I don't like how the gays are making a bad image for children when they see a man and man kissing or either female and female kissing. It's not good for them to see. I mean if they want to do that kind of stuff, go do it in private.

yeah, it is bad to watch couples kissing (straight or gay) in public...they should do it in private

[me!]

:!: How many times is this same topic going to reappear?
as long as asim99 wants to make it appear, he is willing to have an audience to debate him on it.

[asim99]

:!:
as long as asim99 wants to make it appear, he is willing to have an audience to debate him on it.

i did not post this thread

[me!]

i did not post this thread
you were the first to respond in your usual and timely manner

[asim99]

you were the first to respond in your usual and timely manner

huh...it didn't take you long to repond either...may be you felt left behind ;)

[justlam_]

i'm goin to throw eggs at them

[me!]

huh...it didn't take you long to repond either...may be you felt left behind ;)
no, I'm just trying to increase my post count.

[Party Princess]

Some people like to hijack threads and that's how it gets out of control !! :mad:

If you aren't going to answer the question of the original poster, then don't but, it isn't neccessary for people to attack each other on a topic like this one.

To the poster...

Yes, I will be there on both Saturday and Sunday. It is am amazing party for those who are open minded and accepting of a growing community.

The bottom line is, no one forces anyone to go and if you don't agree with it, then don't go.

Have a great time anyone that'll be there!!!! :)

[me!]

and some people like to jump in at the end and thread crap a debate.

[asim99]

i'm goin to throw eggs at them

i hope you are man enough to actually do that, and not just say it on an anonymous board :D

[Menace]

I hear you.


To the poster...

Yes, I will be there on both Saturday and Sunday. It is am amazing party for those who are open minded and accepting of a growing community.

The bottom line is, no one forces anyone to go and if you don't agree with it, then don't go.

Have a great time anyone that'll be there!!!! :)

[me!]

the Mods are watching

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hey, Ryan, how's it going!

[hagbard]

the Mods are watching

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hey, Ryan, how's it going!

Here comes the lock.

[mbg]

It is am amazing party for those who are open minded and accepting of a growing community.

Is your mind open to the possibility that there are problems with promoting and encouraging this type of lifestyle, rather than just tolerating it?

[mbg]

the Mods are watching

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me!, Ryan, Moberator, Immortal, Cospa

hey, Ryan, how's it going!

That's because Ryan will be at the parade as a participant with his knob sticking through the middle of the "D" in the RFD flag.

[mbg]

In before lock...

[me!]

:arrowu:

shall we have the first candidate for a banning session?

[JAC]

That's because Ryan will be at the parade as a participant with his knob sticking through the middle of the "D" in the RFD flag.
What's that expression again?

Oh, snap!

[wanted]

That's because Ryan will be at the parade as a participant with his knob sticking through the middle of the "D" in the RFD flag.


4yrs
2000 posts... >:(
Wow...

[Party Princess]

Is your mind open to the possibility that there are problems with promoting and encouraging this type of lifestyle, rather than just tolerating it?

The world is plagued with problems. I do what makes me happy and does no harm to others. Like I said before, if you don't agree with it then don't go.

Negativity towards people, and yes I said people, of any race, religion, sexual orientation is wrong.

Life is too short to bash and insult people who may be different, I embrace the fact that some people aren't afraid to live their lives in fear of the racists, bigots, and any other term for people who can't think outside of what they are "personally" comfortable with.

[hagbard]

Embrace polygamy too? :confused:

What do you have against polygamy...oh wait, more than one nagging wife...gottyah. ;)

[Party Princess]

Embrace polygamy too? :confused:


lol ... polygamists are entitled to live their lives without me bashing them but....

I was referring to The Pride Parade and Dyke March

I should have been more clear. :)

[Ryan]

That really doesn't seem like it was a good idea...

[JAC]

That really doesn't seem like it was a good idea...
http://www.owned.com/Owned_Pictures/kicknutsowned.jpg

[Party Princess]

You sounded too damn tolerant so I figured message is to embrace everyone, including polygamists. But here you said it clearly: "polygamists are entitled to live their lives without me bashing them." Hmm...where do you stand in regards to laws against polygamy?

I don't have a stance on it, to be perfectly honest with you. It's not something that I've put much thought into seeings it doesn't affect myself or those immediately around me. I would say from what I know, which is not much on that topic, I don't exactly agree with it but, if they feel it's neccessary and are willing participants then they are entitled.

[radeonboy]

The world is plagued with problems. I do what makes me happy and does no harm to others. Like I said before, if you don't agree with it then don't go.

Negativity towards people, and yes I said people, of any race, religion, sexual orientation is wrong.

Life is too short to bash and insult people who may be different, I embrace the fact that some people aren't afraid to live their lives in fear of the racists, bigots, and any other term for people who can't think outside of what they are "personally" comfortable with.

Argh there are so many things wrong with this reply. May God have mercy on your soul so you may find Him.

[JAC]

Argh there are so many things wrong with this reply. May God have mercy on your soul so you may find Him.
And I'm sure He'll be wanting to have a word with you about your lack of tolerance.

Hope you enjoy hot climates. :evil:

[Party Princess]

Argh there are so many things wrong with this reply. May God have mercy on your soul so you may find Him.


Please amuse me by elaborating.... :lol:

and peace be with you also.. ;)

[biosh]

:!: Happy Pride Day :!:

(Reading through this thread, it is too funny to see the posters who have so blatantly repressed their own homosexual urges through homophobia... :lol: )

[sankou]

Argh there are so many things wrong with this reply. May God have mercy on your soul so you may find Him.

such a self-righteous statement. please do elaborate and tell us what's so wrong with what she said? :rolleyes:

[AMDr]

And I'm sure He'll be wanting to have a word with you about your lack of tolerance.

Hope you enjoy hot climates. :evil:

I've stayed out of these threads for long enough. It used to be amusing reading about people who claim to be Christian, yet still believe God is pleased with gays and those who side with them. You all need to read His word and get His view on it, see how He really feels. I have included a couple of links to different versions of the bible to show it isn't just one translation or another. Please read them before answering so you can make an informed reply. I'm not trying to start a flame war nor am I trolling, just shedding some light on the subject...

Book of Romans (http://www.catholicfirst.com/thefaith/bible/romans.cfm) particularily Ch. 1: 21-32 (This one's from a Catholic site)
Romans Ch:1 (http://www.bible.org/netbible/rom1.htm) again particularily Ch. 1: 21-32
And finally... (http://bible.gospelcom.net/) where you can read the same verses in many different translations and cross-reference them with the rest of the bible.

Thanks,

[guest10586]

:|

[me!]

Please read them before answering so you can make an informed reply. I'm not trying to start a flame war nor am I trolling, just shedding some light on the subject...

Book of Romans (http://www.catholicfirst.com/thefaith/bible/romans.cfm) particularily Ch. 1: 21-32 (This one's from a Catholic site)
Romans Ch:1 (http://www.bible.org/netbible/rom1.htm) again particularily Ch. 1: 21-32
And finally... (http://bible.gospelcom.net/) where you can read the same verses in many different translations and cross-reference them with the rest of the bible.
Thanks,

what the...? is this homework? you got a coles notes version on this. I'm not going to waste the rest of my day reading that.

[biosh]

Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse... (http://www.truluck.com/)

(A website by Dr. Rembert S. Truluck, bible teacher, preacher and pastor, who seeks to correct distortions of the bible by religious terrorists...)

:)

Here's some highlights:
SEXUAL ORIENTATION IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE.

BIBLE LANGUAGES OF HEBREW AND GREEK HAVE NO WORD FOR HOMOSEXUAL, SEX OR FOR ROMANTIC LOVE. See WHAT BIBLE TO READ?

THE BIBLE NOWHERE SAYS THAT GAYS AND LESBIANS CAN OR SHOULD CHANGE THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

THE SIX BIBLE PASSAGES USED AGAINST HOMOSEXUALS ARE INCORRECTLY TRANSLATED AND USED OUT OF CONTEXT TO HURT PEOPLE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL TEXT.

THE USE OF THE BIBLE TO CONDEMN LESBIANS AND GAYS VIOLATES SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION AND IS ACADEMICALLY UNSOUND, INDEFENSIBLE, IRRESPONSIBLE, AND IGNORANT!

THE BIBLE IN THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGES NEVER CONDEMNS SAME SEX ROMANTIC LOVE AS SIN.

THE BIBLE GIVES POSITIVE SUPPORT FOR SAME SEX COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS IN STORIES ABOUT RUTH AND NAOMI IN THE BOOK OF RUTH AND DAVID AND JONATHAN IN I SAMUEL 18-20 AND II SAMUEL 1.

BIBLE TRANSLATORS AND PUBLISHERS WHO PERSIST IN USING EVIL HOMOPHOBIC "TRANSLATIONS FROM HELL" TO WOUND AND DESTROY LESBIANS AND GAYS MUST BE CHALLENGED AND CORRECTED.

JESUS NEVER MENTIONED HOMOSEXUALITY. DISTORTION OF THE GOSPEL INTO ATTACKS ON HOMOSEXUALS DEMANDS A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE NOW!

THE BIBLE REPEATEDLY DEMONSTRATES GOD'S LOVE, CARE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OUTCAST, REJECTED, MISUNDERSTOOD AND ALIENATED PEOPLE.

[me!]

Spoken like a true non-believer. :cry:
it's not that I am not willing to read it, it is just that the passages all seem to talk in a way that is difficult to comprehend, and therefore is open to interpretations that are fit for the reader. One person's interpretation says that homosexuality is evil and the other says that there is no reference to that. Everyone and anyone can make up their own minds as to what the bible says or doesn't say.

another example: abeit crude. drinking the blood of christ and the eating bread meaning the flesh of christ. one interpretation could mean that we should all be cannibals? I think not.

[AMDr]

Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse... (http://www.truluck.com/)

(A website by Dr. Rembert S. Truluck, bible teacher, preacher and pastor, who seeks to correct distortions of the bible by religious terrorists...)

:)

Here's some highlights:

If you prefer to believe one person, that's up to you. I prefer to believe the many, many language scholars who have spent years going over the oldest manuscripts available and translating them to English... and they seem to disagree with Dr. Truluck, who by the way, has no formal education in those languages.

[me!]

If you prefer to believe one person, that's up to you. I prefer to believe the many, many language scholars who have spent years going over the oldest manuscripts available and translating them to English... and they seem to disagree with Dr. Truluck, who by the way, has no formal education in those languages.
see that's my point exactly. Dr. Truluck has an opinion, someone else has another, and I bet I can find many more opinions.

how am i supposed to have any faith in the bible when it can be open to so many interpretations?

[wanted]

me! and whoever...

stop slowing down RFD and just talk thru MSN

[biosh]

If you prefer to believe one person, that's up to you. I prefer to believe the many, many language scholars who have spent years going over the oldest manuscripts available and translating them to English... and they seem to disagree with Dr. Truluck, who by the way, has no formal education in those languages.
Far worse than any atheist is the Christian who selectively interprets the bible in an attempt to justify their own intolerance. Surely that is the worst type of pride and contempt for god's word...

:(

[me!]

I'm only joking with you. I thought you were joking about not wanting to read it. When you called it homework it made me laugh. Heck I didn't read it. I might though later...maybe. :D

I'm sure I'll look like this :confused: :confused: :confused: after I'm finished. :cheesygri

If you believe in the church's teachings then you would have to be against homosexuality. End of discussion, no but's or if's.
well i read it. it's a slow day on RFD. and besides, I am only participating in this thread to boost my post count.

[wanted]

well i read it. it's a slow day on RFD. and besides, I am only participating in this thread to boost my post count.


your post-count doesn't tell who you really are.
it's your join-date !!!

[me!]

your post-count doesn't tell who you really are.
it's your join-date !!!
that's okay, i don't want anyone to know who i am. that's why i choose to remain anonymous on the forums.

[wanted]

that's okay, i don't want anyone to know who i am. that's why i choose to remain anonymous on the forums.



well ... you average 20 posts/day ... you can get in trouble.

[me!]

Good idea.

+1 for me :lol:

PostsTotal Posts: 235 (1.14 posts per day)

yeah, you need it. u got a long way to go.

[me!]

well ... you average 20 posts/day ... you can get in trouble.
i didn't know there was a cap on max. posts per day..

I seem to recall posting over a 100 posts in one day a couple of weeks ago. and that was before I got home.

[me!]

too many posts = poison and you die? :D
:eek: is that like spanking the ...... er, never mind. :|

[wanted]

i didn't know there was a cap on max. posts per day..

I seem to recall posting over a 100 posts in one day a couple of weeks ago. and that was before I got home.


well, stop.
it slows everything down.

[JAC]

I've stayed out of these threads for long enough. It used to be amusing reading about people who claim to be Christian, yet still believe God is pleased with gays and those who side with them.
If your god demands bigotry and intolerance, that sure makes me glad I'm not you.

[davecanada]

If you prefer to believe one person, that's up to you. I prefer to believe the many, many language scholars who have spent years going over the oldest manuscripts available and translating them to English... and they seem to disagree with Dr. Truluck, who by the way, has no formal education in those languages.


I honestly do not know one person who follows every word of the bible. As far as i am concerned the bible is there for me to use as a guide for MYSELF and not for others. Let he who is without sin... blah blah.

The wife and I are meeting friends of hers from work Sat. afternoon for drinks @ pride and then Sat. night we are going to a club with friends of mine. Some of the things we will witness will prob. make me feel mildly uncomfortable but at the end of the day whatever I see will not effect how much I love my wife.

I also happen to be a card carrying member of the Conservative Party but obviously I do not always agree with their social issues.

[me!]

Is this an actual word for word passage from the Bible? :D

well, based on the many interpretations of the bible, I'm sure somebody can find it in there.

[wanted]

well, based on the many interpretations of the bible, I'm sure somebody can find it in there.

I concur.

[me!]

True. I found this one: "Bhah he who blah without blah... blah blah" :D

davecanada, just j/k :D
hey i found this one: "thou blah blah blah, shall blah blah, for thou blah blah blah."

there all over the place. like weeds.

[daisyville]

To respond to the original post:
I have traditionally participated in the PRIDE Run in the past few years, although I'm not participating this year.

It's a great 5K, and one of the best organized 5Ks, and certainly the most lighthearted. I have run a lot longer, but I usually choose only to fundraise for the PRIDE Run because the beneficiaries are often community organizations who are providing services and care to a community who continues to be under attack from some segments of our population.

Any body who identifies with a community, whether that be a geographic community, a cultural community, a linguistic community, an ethnic community, a faith based community, a particular music appreciating community, or any group of people who identify with something that is 'same' often celebrate their shared heritage, experiences and culture. And I mean a very broad definition of culture here.

There have been periods in our culture where specific 'communities' were prohibited from gathering together. These are not typically looked upon as bright moments in history. Normally, we see it as oppression.

There are examples of small, medium and monumental cultural celebrations throughout our own North American Culture and around the world, they're not new.

Pride is a fun event. There are a number of professional artists presented as well. Hope all that go enjoy themselves and take your water bottle - it's gonna be hot, hot, hot!

[me!]

Hope all that go enjoy themselves and take your water bottle - it's gonna be hot, hot, hot!
just tell them to keep their clothes on. It's all the skin to skin contact between guys that turns me! off

[wanted]

just tell them to keep their clothes on. It's all the skin to skin contact between guys that turns me! off


wanted wants to know why you speak 3rd person.

[davecanada]

True. I found this one: "Bhah he who blah without blah... blah blah" :D

davecanada, just j/k :D

NP, too be honest i agree...

I use the bible as I choose. I only wish others would do the same. My interpritation of the bible has 0 effect on others. And my god is ok with this.

I mean, cmon really do we all follow the "good book?" next thing people are going to convince me I am a bad person because i had sex before marriage or because I say ***** etc.... realistically I live a good life and i am good to people regardless of faith, sexual orientation, race etc and I would hope we will one day live in a fiscally responsible (sorry couldn't resist showing my Tory colours) that excepts everyone. If John Tory can go to the launch of pride. I think we all can

[me!]

mia wants to know why wanted speak in third person when questiong me!
me! likes this side discussion better than the actual topic at hand.

me! doesn't know why me! likes talking in the third person.

[me!]

. Thou shalll not sin...blah blah blah. I'm serious. If more people follow these then there would be less crime, blah blah. :D
hey, there it is again. I knew there were lots of blah blahs in the bible.

man this is easier then finding Waldo.

[wanted]

me! likes this side discussion better than the actual topic at hand.

me! doesn't know why me! likes talking in the third person.

wanted also likes talking in 3rd person as well...
well, wanted hopes me! is having fun.

[me!]

wanted also likes talking in 3rd person as well...
well, wanted hopes me! is having fun.
it's the weekend. what does wanted think?

[wanted]

it's the weekend. what does wanted think?


wanted doesn't understand what me! just said.

[me!]

wanted doesn't understand what me! just said.
wanted needs to get off the computer and have some fun.

have a good weekend ! :o

[me!]

me! sounds lot like Cookie Monster on Sesame Street, mia wants to know if me! is Cookie Monster. Mia asks if wanted is Big Bird?
momma mia!

the cookie monster was my favourite on Sesame street. Big Bird frightened the ***** out of me!

[wanted]

wanted needs to get off the computer and have some fun.

have a good weekend ! :o

wanted doesn't know what to do.
wanted wants to play basketall but wanted's goofy brother is playing with his goofy friends.
wanted doesn't want to play xbox because nba street v3 is tooo boring.

[me!]

Mia say bye bye to wanted and me!
have a great weekend, Mia :o

[wanted]

momma mia!

the cookie monster was my favourite on Sesame street. Big Bird frightened the ***** out of me!


wanted thinks cookie monster seemed scary ...
big bird was ok ... but wanted didn't know whether big bird was male or female.

[me!]

wanted thinks cookie monster seemed scary ...
big bird was ok ... but wanted didn't know whether big bird was male or female.
it doesn't matter, because the bible says we should embrace those that we do not fully understand.

fwiw i think bb was male.

[wanted]

it doesn't matter, because the bible says we should embrace those that we do not fully understand.

fwiw i think bb was male.


wanted's going to best buy soon.
going to get some money back through 30-day price guarantee.

[radeonboy]

I honestly do not know one person who follows every word of the bible. As far as i am concerned the bible is there for me to use as a guide for MYSELF and not for others. Let he who is without sin... blah blah.


I don't agree that the Bible is for MYSELF to use, but it is for EVERYONE to use who is able to open up their hearts and try to read.

Luke 8: 16

16"No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. 17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. 18Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him."

Isaiah 55:9

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

No one fully follows every word of the Bible, but one can always try. Read the words, accept that you are infact like the sinners in the Bible, repent, accept Jesus as your God because he paid the ultimate sacrafice for sins (for all) over 2000 years ago, change your life for the better, follow the Lords law, confess through your mouth that Jesus is Lord of all as there was no one before Him or after Him, bring others to Christ (don't force them), and so much more.

It's not like Christians do not like gays, we love them as our own, but Christians do not love what they choose to do (man and man, women and women).

However, I do infact kinda feel for the gays. They may say "where was the church when I had questions about my sexuality and things". The Church usually isn't very open about talking about all these things and thus I think that is why some people have chosen to be gay. But no one is perfect thus we can help any one of you now.

It's not that we are judging the gays, we ask that gays judge themselves.

[dakota2001]

What is the big beef with Gay pride parade?
is it that they have bigger muscles? bigger dongs? better dancing skills? or better fashion sense?

I go to the parade every year.
on my way downtown tonight for PROM night as I call it. all the drag queens & outdoor partying! oh yeh & today is perfect weather for the leather pants, with the holes for the bum cheeks to stick out. yummmm. hey I can look, just can't touch. lol

No one gets touched at gay pride unless you want to. its bright fun colours, awesome dance music, & they promote safe sex & acceptance for all. how is this not a good thing?

Plus is it the lack of clothing? the kissing? the grinding?

How do we feel about caribana? its the same thing, but with the opposite sex + adding the shooting deaths every year, or victims found floating in lake Ontario, the multiple fights, & girls being felt up by every loser who thinks he can.

I rather take my family to Gay pride parade. Thank you.

Love thy neighbour
all man should be treated equally
Those who have never sinned cast the first stone.

I am not a full fledged redneck queer bashing cult worshipper, but aside from the protesters with no teeth, & mullets, I never heard the passage "Hate thy ******"

Can someone post the link to that?

[Avenger]

You know what, I dont think this is a cool event. You don't see us having Heterosexual/Straight parades and celebrating our choices. Its their decision to make, but they dont have to advertise it, we dont.

Can't people show pride privately? Not everything needs to be publicized.

[davecanada]

I guess we should just respectfully disagree, I agree with quite a few of your points however I do think the bible is for EVERYONE to use who chooses to in their own way.

I don't agree that the Bible is for MYSELF to use, but it is for EVERYONE to use who is able to open up their hearts and try to read.

Luke 8: 16

16"No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. 17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. 18Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him."

Isaiah 55:9

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

No one fully follows every word of the Bible, but one can always try. Read the words, accept that you are infact like the sinners in the Bible, repent, accept Jesus as your God because he paid the ultimate sacrafice for sins (for all) over 2000 years ago, change your life for the better, follow the Lords law, confess through your mouth that Jesus is Lord of all as there was no one before Him or after Him, bring others to Christ (don't force them), and so much more.

It's not like Christians do not like gays, we love them as our own, but Christians do not love what they choose to do (man and man, women and women).

However, I do infact kinda feel for the gays. They may say "where was the church when I had questions about my sexuality and things". The Church usually isn't very open about talking about all these things and thus I think that is why some people have chosen to be gay. But no one is perfect thus we can help any one of you now.

It's not that we are judging the gays, we ask that gays judge themselves.

[davecanada]

You know what, I dont think this is a cool event. You don't see us having Heterosexual/Straight parades and celebrating our choices. Its their decision to make, but they dont have to advertise it, we dont.

Can't people show pride privately? Not everything needs to be publicized.


Many other minority groups in this city also have "pride" events.

Caribana, Taste of Little Italy, Latin Festivals, Indian festivals.

Also larger festivals for the majority: Celebrate Toronto.

And in Regina you have: "The office of the Mayor of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan proclaims Monday, June 18, as Heterosexual Family Pride Day."

I like the fact we live in an inclusive city that allows us to demonstrate pride in what it is that do.

[radeonboy]

I guess we should just respectfully disagree, I agree with quite a few of your points however I do think the bible is for EVERYONE to use who chooses to in their own way.

The only reason people might use it in their own way is to pervert it to meet their needs and wants, which is obviously not right. The Bible should already be clear cut.

It should be like 1+1 = 2 and not 1+1= 44444

Well I thought I would share. Have a good time for all those who go to the parade. I'll pray that nothing bad happens.

[biosh]

You know what, I dont think this is a cool event. You don't see us having Heterosexual/Straight parades and celebrating our choices. Its their decision to make, but they dont have to advertise it, we dont.

Can't people show pride privately? Not everything needs to be publicized.
This is the same argument I Hear kids make: "Why is there a father's day and mother's day, but no kid's day?" Standard parental answer: "Because every day is kid's day."

Just earlier this evening, I saw some of you filthy straight people actually walking down the street openly holding hands! Blech! ...and get this I even saw this obviously hetero couple sitting on a bench, and the girl had no shame and reached over and kissed the guy gently on the cheek - there were even children arouind! It's so disgusting, this love stuff - it needs to be hidden away and kept dirty like god intended...

[biosh]

The only reason people might use it in their own way is to pervert it to meet their needs and wants, which is obviously not right. The Bible should already be clear cut.

It should be like 1+1 = 2 and not 1+1= 44444

Actually, according to biblical math, 1+1 = 666 !

[Becks]

Pride is about not hiding yourself. It's about being proud to be yourself, showing your personality in public, knowing full well that there are a lot of people in this society who do not like who you are and are going to put you down for it. The pride parade exists because there is intolerance in this society, and it is an expression of defiance to that intolerance. There are a lot of people in the closet who are not ready to come out, and the people in these parades can serve as an inspiration to them, that maybe one day they too be comfortable enough to be seen as a gay person in public. For straight people, it's nice to see a discriminated group rise up over prejudice and have a party over it.

If you're uncomfortable with homsexualty, you should ask yourself why it bothers you and question yourself whether your answer makes any rational sense. There's no denying that feelings are feelings, and sometimes there is no way to change one's visceral reactions. However, you should try and recognize that sometimes your feelings are irrational and that you should only give them a limited amount of credence. If you don't like what the parade is about, I suppose you can go ahead and avoid it. However, avoidance never leads to any new insights about yourself, your values, beliefs, etc. If and when you find out your kid is gay, your doctor is gay, your client is gay, you'll have that little time to really deal with it.

[masterhapposai]

I want interracial couple day.

[Audiogenic]

The majority of people that show up for pride are straight nowadays. It's lost it's original purpose which was raising awareness. Now, it's just a huge spectacle.

[davecanada]

The only reason people might use it in their own way is to pervert it to meet their needs and wants, which is obviously not right. The Bible should already be clear cut.

It should be like 1+1 = 2 and not 1+1= 44444

Well I thought I would share. Have a good time for all those who go to the parade. I'll pray that nothing bad happens.


Thanks for sharing, and Radeonboy I must say thanks overall for your tone, too often (especially recently) disagreements on this board have fallen into pissing contests and we all know the only result of that is everyone gets wet.

Dave

[Menace]

True. People are very curious :)

The majority of people that show up for pride are straight nowadays. It's lost it's original purpose which was raising awareness. Now, it's just a huge spectacle.

[gordholio]

Pride Parade that is :D

Come on, go tell us.
Notice how they leave off the "Gay" part now? It used to be called the Gay Pride Parade.

[gordholio]

How many "gay" people would go to a Straight Pride Parade?

[Menace]

You are right about this. I think it has something to do with Dyke march.

Notice how they leave off the "Gay" part now? It used to be called the Gay Pride Parade.

[davecanada]

You are right about this. I think it has something to do with Dyke march.


Exactly. Gay refers only to males ie: Lesbians are not gay they are lesbians

[justlam_]

my time is too important

i hope you are man enough to actually do that, and not just say it on an anonymous board :D

[daisyville]

. You don't see us having Heterosexual/Straight parades and celebrating our choices. Its their decision to make, but they dont have to advertise it, we dont.

Can't people show pride privately? Not everything needs to be publicized.

Oh YES we do see Straight parades all the time.
When you see a man and a woman holding hands in a mall, do you say "why do you have to shove that in my face?"
When you ask a colleague what he did last weekend, and he said "the girlfriend and I went to see a great movie" do you say "why do you have to flaunt that in front of me all the time?"
When you go to the Santa Claus Parade and see images of Mr. and Mrs. Claus do you say "Santa, would you give me a break, can't you just leave the wife at home and pretend she doesn't exist and that you don't have a family life outside of your role as Santa?"

Straight life is publicized en masse, every day in virtually every single outlet of our culture, media, etc.

Ever think that anybody who was 'different' than this straight, white, mainstream kind of image would appreciate knowing there were others like them?

[yatko]

My pride will be shown only selected females only. And later in life to my doc perhaps but thanks for asking though.

[daisyville]

How many "gay" people would go to a Straight Pride Parade?

who cares. It's that any Canadian has the choice to attend any event they want that matters, and that when they do, they're free from discrimination.

[Avenger]

Oh YES we do see Straight parades all the time.
When you see a man and a woman holding hands in a mall, do you say "why do you have to shove that in my face?"
When you ask a colleague what he did last weekend, and he said "the girlfriend and I went to see a great movie" do you say "why do you have to flaunt that in front of me all the time?"
When you go to the Santa Claus Parade and see images of Mr. and Mrs. Claus do you say "Santa, would you give me a break, can't you just leave the wife at home and pretend she doesn't exist and that you don't have a family life outside of your role as Santa?"

Straight life is publicized en masse, every day in virtually every single outlet of our culture, media, etc.

Ever think that anybody who was 'different' than this straight, white, mainstream kind of image would appreciate knowing there were others like them?

Gays can do all that too. What I am getting at is people dont need parades and overpublicized events to express who they are. Do it in day to day life and activities.

[asim99]

just came back from church street...man, it is hot outside...and crowded

david usher fans can catch his performance on the south stage at 9 tonite

[sankou]

What I am getting at is people dont need parades and overpublicized events to express who they are. Do it in day to day life and activities.

the pride parade didn't just start existing yesterday. it's been going on for over 20 years now. back then, homosexuals couldn't express themselves publicly in their day to day lives as openly as they can now ...and if they did, they would probably have gotten their heads bashed in. the first pride parade was more like a demonstration, not just a big party. but nobody supported them then, nobody wanted to listen. we wouldn't be at this point today, if those people hadn't done everything they could to get their voices heard.

[Sylvestre]

what I want to know is: what harm has any gay person/couple/whatever caused on anyone?

personally, let them do what they want. people should be free to choose to live their life once it doesn't inflict harm on another.

when last I checked, two guys (or girls) holding hands, kissing etc. didn't scar me. Sure, there's talk of nudity and such and I agree that's going beyond the bounds of decency but hey, the organizers and police and kind of clamping down on that.

[coolCAT]

huh...it didn't take you long to repond either...may be you felt left behind ;)
Careful about the behind jokes...

rotflmao

[itsyours]

Pride is about not hiding yourself. It's about being proud to be yourself, showing your personality in public, knowing full well that there are a lot of people in this society who do not like who you are and are going to put you down for it. The pride parade exists because there is intolerance in this society, and it is an expression of defiance to that intolerance. There are a lot of people in the closet who are not ready to come out, and the people in these parades can serve as an inspiration to them, that maybe one day they too be comfortable enough to be seen as a gay person in public. For straight people, it's nice to see a discriminated group rise up over prejudice and have a party over it.

If you're uncomfortable with homsexualty, you should ask yourself why it bothers you and question yourself whether your answer makes any rational sense. There's no denying that feelings are feelings, and sometimes there is no way to change one's visceral reactions. However, you should try and recognize that sometimes your feelings are irrational and that you should only give them a limited amount of credence. If you don't like what the parade is about, I suppose you can go ahead and avoid it. However, avoidance never leads to any new insights about yourself, your values, beliefs, etc. If and when you find out your kid is gay, your doctor is gay, your client is gay, you'll have that little time to really deal with it.
Well said!
They don't choose it, they were born like that. That's the fact and the truth.
If you like the way you are now, you should thank all of them bearing the odd to be in the minority for you. A certain percentage of population has to be like that. That's a condition of nature!
The same thing applies to disable people and unfortunate people. Whenever you look at them you should always thank them bearing the difficulties for you. Nature has its math and you are only a number in it.

[radeonboy]

They don't choose it, they were born like that. That's the fact and the truth.


I disagree. Where do you get this statement/perspective from?

Humans were made in the image of God. First book of the Bible. God isn't gay thus he didn't make us gay.

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, [b] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

They choose it because the devil is at work in this world. Plain and simple.

[tkl]

I disagree. Where do you get this statement/perspective from?

Humans were made in the image of God. First book of the Bible. God isn't gay thus he didn't make us gay.

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, [b] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

They choose it because the devil is at work in this world. Plain and simple.

*** !!!

You are born the way you are.

I couldn't choose to be gay if I wanted to be. Same way a gay person couldn't be straight. They can fake it, like the old days , stay in the closet, get married, have kids, etc. Now the stigma is gone.

Same with transgender, bi-sexual. It's about being comfortable with who you are.

[sankou]

They choose it because the devil is at work in this world. Plain and simple.

sorry, it isn't "plain and simple". if that's what you choose to believe, that's your prerogative.

not everyone shares the same beliefs as you.

[biosh]

Humans were made in the image of God. First book of the Bible. God isn't gay thus he didn't make us gay.

Where in the world did you get the idea that god isn't gay? If that is true, and if their were a god, I'm pretty sure she would transcend mammalian sexuality, then she sure as heck isn't heterosexual either - so she doesn't seem to endorse either camp...

:)

[Montecore]

They choose it because the devil is at work in this world. Plain and simple.
Gay men are born gay , bisexuals and lesbos CHOOSE to be gay ... they flip flop back and forth for sex , regardless of gender .

[Hurk]

I'm proud to be myself, and I don't need a pride parade or an exhibit to showcase this.

The parade is to show everyone they are comfortable with being gay, yet most of the gay community that will be showing up already shows public displays of homosexuality. (Not that there's anything wrong with that)

The Pride Parade used to have meaning, and it used to be for people who wanted to show they weren't affriad to show thier sexuality, but now it's just a big "FU" to all all the anti-same-sex, religious communities.

If this is about coming out of the closest, then I have something to confess. I have a thing for a nice silken bra and panties on a woman. I guess I should have a parade for that. :rolleyes:

[Hurk]

Gay men are born gay , bisexuals and lesbos CHOOSE to be gay ... they flip flop back and forth for sex , regardless of gender .

It's not proven 100% yet.

EDIT: wanted, mia, me! STFU if you have nothing to contribute.

[biosh]

Gay men are born gay , bisexuals and lesbos CHOOSE to be gay ... they flip flop back and forth for sex , regardless of gender .
That's well said and insightful - plus a goodly number of so-called "heterosexual" men experiment with homosexuality (aka bisexuality). The Kinsey report outed this fact way back when, but you still hear the hardcore homophobes railing against events like Pride Day, even though they likely have raging gay urges hidden deep inside*...

:)

(*So perhaps even the Homophobes are secretly celebrating Pride Day by ramping up their surface rage about homosexuality! ;) )

[gordholio]

About 5.7% of the population professes to be "gay".
The number of gays may be slightly higher, but it's lower than the common notion that it's 10% of the population.
Link (http://www.wildemarketing.com/facts.html)

The way the media portrays homosexuality, you would think that half the population was gay.

[Ohboiya]

Where in the world did you get the idea that god isn't gay? If that is true, and if their were a god, I'm pretty sure she would transcend mammalian sexuality, then she sure as heck isn't heterosexual either - so she doesn't seem to endorse either camp...

:)

God has no gender even though he is known as God the Father. I think the expression is more of a figurehead. But, homosexual activity is clearly condemned as an abomination many times throughout the Bible.

As I said in an earlier post .. I'm with Carl Everett of the Chicago White Sox.

"Everett has had gay teammates, whom he has accepted, but: "Gays being gay is wrong. Two women can't produce a baby, two men can't produce a baby, so it's not how it's supposed to be. ... I don't believe in gay marriages. I don't believe in being gay."

[asim99]

a great weekend
funkasia (dj zahra) was just great at the end of it
i might post some pictures later

[biosh]

As I said in an earlier post .. I'm with Carl Everett of the Chicago White Sox.

"Everett has had gay teammates, whom he has accepted, but: "Gays being gay is wrong. Two women can't produce a baby, two men can't produce a baby, so it's not how it's supposed to be. ... I don't believe in gay marriages. I don't believe in being gay."
WTF?!?!? That Everett dude must a really been messed up by his parents...

:cry: