Comments for Standing On The Side Of Love http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org Stories of Harnessing Love's Power to Stop Oppression Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Day 17: A Day to Help Teachers Combat Bullying by Jeff Liebmann http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-17-a-day-to-help-teachers-combat-bullying/comment-page-1/#comment-23948 Jeff Liebmann Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:09 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=11217#comment-23948 This morning, as I drove to my Fellowship, an SUV flew by me in an active school zone going at least 45 MPH. I watched him pass two more vehicles in and pull into a gym parking lot. I followed him in and as he got out of his vehicle I rolled down my window and told him calmly that school zone speed limits exist for a reason. He responded with obscenities and moved threateningly toward me. He was a large fellow obviously wanting to instigate a physical confrontation and intimidate me. I drove away. I was afraid this morning. I am still shaking a little as I type this message. But, if we all stand up to the bullies in our lives, who knows what good can come out of our actions down the road. I talk and preach about Unitarian Universalism being a religion that emphasizes courage. Standing on the Side of Love takes great courage. This morning, as I drove to my Fellowship, an SUV flew by me in an active school zone going at least 45 MPH. I watched him pass two more vehicles in and pull into a gym parking lot. I followed him in and as he got out of his vehicle I rolled down my window and told him calmly that school zone speed limits exist for a reason. He responded with obscenities and moved threateningly toward me. He was a large fellow obviously wanting to instigate a physical confrontation and intimidate me. I drove away.

I was afraid this morning. I am still shaking a little as I type this message. But, if we all stand up to the bullies in our lives, who knows what good can come out of our actions down the road. I talk and preach about Unitarian Universalism being a religion that emphasizes courage. Standing on the Side of Love takes great courage.

]]> Comment on Day 15: Proclaim Love by Nancy Holland http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-15-proclaim-love/comment-page-1/#comment-23852 Nancy Holland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:44:03 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=11190#comment-23852 Wow! Representative Ellison's speech makes so much sense. It seems so logical, so realistic, so achievable. Why would anyone not embrace this way of living? Wow! Representative Ellison’s speech makes so much sense. It seems so logical, so realistic, so achievable. Why would anyone not embrace this way of living?

]]> Comment on Day 15: Proclaim Love by Nadine Sapirman http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-15-proclaim-love/comment-page-1/#comment-23847 Nadine Sapirman Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:44 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=11190#comment-23847 Thank you for sharing that powerful excerpt from Representative Ellison's speech at General Assembly. It's so true! If more people embraced LOVE as a guiding principle in our lives, there would be far fewer problems and we would be able to provide for those in need in our society. There is enough (resources); it just needs to be distributed more justly. Thank you for sharing that powerful excerpt from Representative Ellison’s speech at General Assembly. It’s so true! If more people embraced LOVE as a guiding principle in our lives, there would be far fewer problems and we would be able to provide for those in need in our society.

There is enough (resources); it just needs to be distributed more justly.

]]> Comment on Day 10: Lift Up A Story of Courageous Love by Emily http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/a-story-of-courageous-love-for-your-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-23686 Emily Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:39:22 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=11120#comment-23686 Leilani, I have a feeling we were raised in the same religion, and I often talk with my LGBTQ friends about how I had to "come out" to my family as a supporter of LGBTQ rights. I also married a man of unconditional love outside of my family's faith. My parents have learned to accept this and love my husband as part of the family now, but it took them some time. They were distressed that I would not have the perfect "Temple Wedding" but now they realize that we have true love, and that is what really counts. I am proud to stand with you, on the side of love. Sincerely, Emily Leilani,

I have a feeling we were raised in the same religion, and I often talk with my LGBTQ friends about how I had to “come out” to my family as a supporter of LGBTQ rights. I also married a man of unconditional love outside of my family’s faith. My parents have learned to accept this and love my husband as part of the family now, but it took them some time. They were distressed that I would not have the perfect “Temple Wedding” but now they realize that we have true love, and that is what really counts. I am proud to stand with you, on the side of love.

Sincerely,

Emily

]]> Comment on Day 4: Ask Yourself: What Do You Struggle With? by Bill Baar http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-4-ask-yourself-what-do-you-struggle-with/comment-page-1/#comment-23504 Bill Baar Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:58:52 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10978#comment-23504 <em>When I defensively assert certainty in the presence of the unknown...</em> That's excatly what you seem to do here, and too anyone you disagree with to Love's other side. When I defensively assert certainty in the presence of the unknown…

That’s excatly what you seem to do here, and too anyone you disagree with to Love’s other side.

]]> Comment on Day 3: Embrace Silence and Listen by Denis Wikel http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-3-embrace-silence-and-listen/comment-page-1/#comment-23456 Denis Wikel Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:24:13 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10935#comment-23456 Talking gently and leaving space for others in the conversation is critical to understanding each other. Like the mother of the two children above I have been susprized at my spouses telling me about how frequently I interupt her and talk more than my share. Thanks for sharing Denis Talking gently and leaving space for others in the conversation is critical to understanding each other. Like the mother of the two children above I have been susprized at my spouses telling me about how frequently I interupt her and talk more than my share.

Thanks for sharing

Denis

]]> Comment on Day 1: Honoring the Love of Dr. King by deb edwards http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/day-1-honoring-the-love-of-dr-king/comment-page-1/#comment-23371 deb edwards Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:52:58 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10893#comment-23371 What an ingenious method of expanding love and kindness! I intend to carry it forward for 30 days and everyday following! Make the intention for the world one person at a time. What an ingenious method of expanding love and kindness!
I intend to carry it forward for 30 days and everyday following! Make the intention for the world one person at a time.

]]> Comment on Vets ‘Eat In’ to Support Vandalized Iraqi Restaurant by Elihu http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/vets-eat-in-to-support-vandalized-iraqi-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-23316 Elihu Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:28:41 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10852#comment-23316 I am very proud to be a member of Veterans for Peace in Texas. God bless those who stand up for what's right. I am very proud to be a member of Veterans for Peace in Texas. God bless those who stand up for what’s right.

]]> Comment on Arizona, One Year Later by Michael http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/arizona-one-year-later/comment-page-1/#comment-23269 Michael Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:15:01 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=8415#comment-23269 Dear Reverend, It would better help your followers and believers to know that you sustain the law rather than making a mock of it by your protests and requests to the Executive branch of government. It would be better if you believe the laws are unjust to work to get them adjusted through the Legislature. What you have forgotten is that the majority of Americans think these laws are just and need to be enforced. Therefore to us, you are risking being a criminal by your civil disobedience. God bless you, however, in your religious ministry. Sincerely, Michael Winward Fort Worth, TX Dear Reverend,

It would better help your followers and believers to know that you sustain the law rather than making a mock of it by your protests and requests to the Executive branch of government.

It would be better if you believe the laws are unjust to work to get them adjusted through the Legislature. What you have forgotten is that the majority of Americans think these laws are just and need to be enforced. Therefore to us, you are risking being a criminal by your civil disobedience.

God bless you, however, in your religious ministry.

Sincerely,

Michael Winward
Fort Worth, TX

]]> Comment on Take Action for Immigrant Families by UUA General Assembly » Blog Archive » Immigration Resources- get the most out of this Justice GA - The annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/immigrants/comment-page-1/#comment-23246 UUA General Assembly » Blog Archive » Immigration Resources- get the most out of this Justice GA - The annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:11:07 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?page_id=7663#comment-23246 [...] and carrying out actions in support of immigrant rights and family unification through the Standing on the Side of Love campaign; congregational stories of witness, action, and support; partner organizations; and opportunities [...] [...] and carrying out actions in support of immigrant rights and family unification through the Standing on the Side of Love campaign; congregational stories of witness, action, and support; partner organizations; and opportunities [...]

]]> Comment on National Standing on the Side of Love Month: The Story of Us, The Story of Now by Get Ready for Thirty Days of Love with Us : Blue Boat http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/national-standing-on-the-side-of-love-month-the-story-of-us-the-story-of-now/comment-page-1/#comment-23245 Get Ready for Thirty Days of Love with Us : Blue Boat Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:04:12 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?page_id=10434#comment-23245 [...] of Youth and Young Adults Ministries is participating in Standing on the Side of Love‘s THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE project, “The Story of Us, The Story of Now”, a collective visioning process about [...] [...] of Youth and Young Adults Ministries is participating in Standing on the Side of Love‘s THIRTY DAYS OF LOVE project, “The Story of Us, The Story of Now”, a collective visioning process about [...]

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by Greg Martin http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23219 Greg Martin Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:25:55 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23219 Thank you, Jay. As a signer of the petition, I was glad to see your respectful but clearly justice-seeking voice raised in the delivery. Ralph Waldo Emerson couldn't have done better! Thank you, Jay. As a signer of the petition, I was glad to see your respectful but clearly justice-seeking voice raised in the delivery. Ralph Waldo Emerson couldn’t have done better!

]]> Comment on Vets ‘Eat In’ to Support Vandalized Iraqi Restaurant by MarySue http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/vets-eat-in-to-support-vandalized-iraqi-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-23214 MarySue Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:38:09 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10852#comment-23214 Here's a link to the story on Rachel Maddow (Best New Thing on Wednesday night's show): http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#45966051 Yay for Standing on the Side of Love. Here’s a link to the story on Rachel Maddow (Best New Thing on Wednesday night’s show): http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#45966051

Yay for Standing on the Side of Love.

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by Terry Lowman http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23213 Terry Lowman Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:44:11 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23213 I too was troubled to read that Lowe's had cancelled due to pressure from American Family Association. I got the customer relations phone number and called--and I got the answer that the advertising was cancelled before hearing from AFA. Our local store, in Ames, Iowa, hired several gay friends, puts women in charge of hardware and hires people of color...so the accusation that Lowe's was bigoted did not add up to me. I am disappointed that they didn't make a statement that they stand in solidarity with all American citizens, no matter what their religion. I too was troubled to read that Lowe’s had cancelled due to pressure from American Family Association. I got the customer relations phone number and called–and I got the answer that the advertising was cancelled before hearing from AFA.
Our local store, in Ames, Iowa, hired several gay friends, puts women in charge of hardware and hires people of color…so the accusation that Lowe’s was bigoted did not add up to me.
I am disappointed that they didn’t make a statement that they stand in solidarity with all American citizens, no matter what their religion.

]]> Comment on Vets ‘Eat In’ to Support Vandalized Iraqi Restaurant by bunny http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/vets-eat-in-to-support-vandalized-iraqi-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-23209 bunny Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:51:34 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10852#comment-23209 We love our Good Guys and Gals<3<3 We love our Good Guys and Gals<3<3

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by WooDy Hinkle http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23208 WooDy Hinkle Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:47:58 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23208 Thanks for 'Standing on the side of love'.. But, SORRY, it doesn't work for me. Lowes bowed to a vaey small organization. Based om thier thoughts, if a number of people complained about them buying Chinese products, we should expect to see them taken OUT of Lowes stores! My opinion, someone high up at Lowes carries those anti Muslim issues, and that is what caused the action. If Lowes was to reject that therory, that person would be gone. WooDy The Unconventional Unitarian Thanks for ‘Standing on the side of love’..
But, SORRY, it doesn’t work for me. Lowes bowed to a vaey small organization.
Based om thier thoughts, if a number of people complained about them buying Chinese products, we should expect to see them taken OUT of Lowes stores!
My opinion, someone high up at Lowes carries those anti Muslim issues, and that is what caused the action. If Lowes was to reject that therory, that person would be gone.

WooDy
The Unconventional Unitarian

]]> Comment on Vets ‘Eat In’ to Support Vandalized Iraqi Restaurant by Audra http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/vets-eat-in-to-support-vandalized-iraqi-restaurant/comment-page-1/#comment-23207 Audra Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:20:13 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10852#comment-23207 What an amazing story -- I got a little teary. A small gesture really, but what wonderful impact! What an amazing story — I got a little teary. A small gesture really, but what wonderful impact!

]]> Comment on Video: Washington Gov. Gregoire Announces Sponsorship of Marriage Equality Legislation by Janise Bardach http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/video-washington-gov-gregoire-announces-sponsorship-of-marriage-equality-legislation/comment-page-1/#comment-23195 Janise Bardach Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:29 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10753#comment-23195 nice posting friend. i like this. nice posting friend. i like this.

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by John F. Oberle http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23169 John F. Oberle Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:26:20 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23169 Thank you to Rev. Leach for engaging in this discussion. I have written to Lowe's with no response to date. In the meantime I have avoided shopping at Lowe's which previously had been my favorite home improvement store. I hope that their knee-jerk reaction to a few intolerant people will back-fire on their lack of commitment to their stated values. Thank you to Rev. Leach for engaging in this discussion. I have written to Lowe’s with no response to date. In the meantime I have avoided shopping at Lowe’s which previously had been my favorite home improvement store. I hope that their knee-jerk reaction to a few intolerant people will back-fire on their lack of commitment to their stated values.

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by Lowe's drops ads from TV show about U.S. Muslims - Page 30 - City-Data Forum http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23165 Lowe's drops ads from TV show about U.S. Muslims - Page 30 - City-Data Forum Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:34:12 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23165 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by Gussie http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23161 Gussie Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:58:14 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23161 Thanks Jay, for demonstrating how important it is to engage in respectful, face-to-face dialogue. I am glad to hear Lowes' side of the story and agree with your assessment. I am not surprised, but am disappointed. Here's hoping they learn from this experience. Thanks Jay, for demonstrating how important it is to engage in respectful, face-to-face dialogue. I am glad to hear Lowes’ side of the story and agree with your assessment. I am not surprised, but am disappointed. Here’s hoping they learn from this experience.

]]> Comment on Rev. Jay Leach: My Forthright Dialogue with Lowes Executives by Peggy Smith http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/rev-jay-leach-my-forthright-dialogue-with-lowes-executives/comment-page-1/#comment-23159 Peggy Smith Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:40:36 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10828#comment-23159 Thank you for engaging in this dialogue with Lowe's and sharing your observations. It is great to read a story of civil discussion! Thank you for engaging in this dialogue with Lowe’s and sharing your observations. It is great to read a story of civil discussion!

]]> Comment on Video: Washington Gov. Gregoire Announces Sponsorship of Marriage Equality Legislation by Sharon Ellis http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/video-washington-gov-gregoire-announces-sponsorship-of-marriage-equality-legislation/comment-page-1/#comment-23048 Sharon Ellis Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:53:11 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10753#comment-23048 Congratulations,Governor Gregoire. A fine step. Congratulations,Governor Gregoire. A fine step.

]]> Comment on The Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kūpono Kwong: Celebrating in Paradise by Louise http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/the-rev-dr-jonipher-kupono-kwong-celebrating-in-paradise/comment-page-1/#comment-22999 Louise Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:38:15 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10745#comment-22999 Absolutely wonderful news! <3 Absolutely wonderful news! <3

]]> Comment on The Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kūpono Kwong: Celebrating in Paradise by Lee Marie http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/the-rev-dr-jonipher-kupono-kwong-celebrating-in-paradise/comment-page-1/#comment-22986 Lee Marie Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:36:28 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10745#comment-22986 ALOHA Jonipher! We are so proud of you and happy for Hawaii! It seems like a long time ago that we met at a phone bank for NO on 8 here in SoCal and look at where we are now! Yes, we have a long way to go but this is an important step. Congratulations to you and all the loving couples! We go on Standing on the Side of Love & justice. Mahalo, Lee Marie ALOHA Jonipher!

We are so proud of you and happy for Hawaii! It seems like a long time ago that we met at a phone bank for NO on 8 here in SoCal and look at where we are now!
Yes, we have a long way to go but this is an important step. Congratulations to you and all the loving couples! We go on Standing on the Side of Love & justice.

Mahalo, Lee Marie

]]> Comment on The Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kūpono Kwong: Celebrating in Paradise by Yewtree http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/the-rev-dr-jonipher-kupono-kwong-celebrating-in-paradise/comment-page-1/#comment-22977 Yewtree Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:02:55 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10745#comment-22977 Excellent, congratulations to all concerned. Excellent, congratulations to all concerned.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Jim Hinckley http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22827 Jim Hinckley Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:21:26 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22827 The cardinal is WRONG to compare Chicago's gay community (nothing like a terrorist group) to the KKK (probably the most famous domestic terrorist group in U.S. history). Most Catholics are too timid or apathetic to speak out against the cardinal's remarks, but they shouldn't be. Chicago's gay pride parade isn't anti-Catholic . . . and comparing it to a KKK event is just a thinly veiled form of discrimination. The cardinal is WRONG to compare Chicago’s gay community (nothing like a terrorist group) to the KKK (probably the most famous domestic terrorist group in U.S. history). Most Catholics are too timid or apathetic to speak out against the cardinal’s remarks, but they shouldn’t be. Chicago’s gay pride parade isn’t anti-Catholic . . . and comparing it to a KKK event is just a thinly veiled form of discrimination.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Kit http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22715 Kit Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:39:07 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22715 Self-will is the driving force of the movement.....religion is the wedge between the IMPERIAL SELF and attainment of a society that aims to please the One who brought us here. http://divine-interventions.com/religioustoys.php Self-will is the driving force of the movement…..religion is the wedge between the IMPERIAL SELF and attainment of a society that aims to please the One who
brought us here. http://divine-interventions.com/religioustoys.php

]]> Comment on The Work of Christmas Begins by The Work of Christmas (Part 1) « RE:BIRTH http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/the-work-of-christmas-begins/comment-page-1/#comment-22713 The Work of Christmas (Part 1) « RE:BIRTH Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:16:44 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=5575#comment-22713 [...] around to posting Christmas reflections, but maybe it’s appropriate to wait considering that “the work of Christmas” begins on the day [...] [...] around to posting Christmas reflections, but maybe it’s appropriate to wait considering that “the work of Christmas” begins on the day [...]

]]> Comment on “All American Muslim” Controversy is a Call to Action by fisherman http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/all-american-muslim-controversy-is-a-call-to-action/comment-page-1/#comment-22680 fisherman Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:20:25 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10415#comment-22680 The "Florida Family Association" is just a single guy named David Caton. Caton objects to this program because he feels it "is propaganda clearly designed to counter legitimate and present-day concerns about many Muslims .... The show profiles only Muslims that appear to be ordinary folks." I object to this bigotry and I went to the entire list of corporations who Caton claimed to have pulled their advertising from the show. I wrote to all the corporations with whom I have had a business relationship, including JP Morgan-Chase. My representative at JPM contacted corporate management and, after several days, learned that JPM still advertises on the program. Good for them! More important, though, this is proof that Caton is not only a bigot but also a LIAR. The “Florida Family Association” is just a single guy named David Caton. Caton objects to this program because he feels it “is propaganda clearly designed to counter legitimate and present-day concerns about many Muslims …. The show profiles only Muslims that appear to be ordinary folks.”

I object to this bigotry and I went to the entire list of corporations who Caton claimed to have pulled their advertising from the show. I wrote to all the corporations with whom I have had a business relationship, including JP Morgan-Chase.

My representative at JPM contacted corporate management and, after several days, learned that JPM still advertises on the program. Good for them!

More important, though, this is proof that Caton is not only a bigot but also a LIAR.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Rev Julia McKay http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22679 Rev Julia McKay Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:15:03 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22679 Dear Cardinal George, Jesus is reported to have said, "You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?" Cardinal George, surely you must know the difference between grapes and thorns, figs and thistles, love and hate? One stings the tongue, the other sweetens it. I am one of your Catholic children that was lost to the Church years ago due to hateful rhetoric. Think of the tremendous gifts of so many that you could be celebrating and inviting into ministry... only to sweeten your church communities and their impact in the world. May your heart and soul recognize the truth -- Rev Julia McKay Dear Cardinal George,

Jesus is reported to have said, “You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles?” Cardinal George, surely you must know the difference between grapes and thorns, figs and thistles, love and hate? One stings the tongue, the other sweetens it.

I am one of your Catholic children that was lost to the Church years ago due to hateful rhetoric. Think of the tremendous gifts of so many that you could be celebrating and inviting into ministry… only to sweeten your church communities and their impact in the world.

May your heart and soul recognize the truth —
Rev Julia McKay

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Bill Baar http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22662 Bill Baar Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:21:00 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22662 I listened to Rick Garcia and Company in Chicago on shutting down Catholic Charities. That's a pretty hateful bunch. They're marching the Gay Pride Parade right by Our Lady of Mount Carmel's during Mass (a parish with more Gay Catholics by the way than Chiago has UUs). I asked a Gay friend once why Chicago's Gay Lobbies were so locked into politics and groups who on the side made it perfect clear they detested them, and he told me there are <em>those against us, and those against those against us, but very few for us.</em> Considering the work Catholic Charities and the Church has done with HIV afflicted and dying in Chicago, it's really an abomination the Lobby would turn on the Church the way they've done the past year in Illinois (Pat Hicky's <a href="http://hickeysite.blogspot.com/2011/12/cardinal-george-and-catholic-charities.html" rel="nofollow">blog</a> has a list of the work). Cardinal George perfectly justified feeling he's the target of anti Catholic bigotary because that's exactly what it is. I listened to Rick Garcia and Company in Chicago on shutting down Catholic Charities. That’s a pretty hateful bunch. They’re marching the Gay Pride Parade right by Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s during Mass (a parish with more Gay Catholics by the way than Chiago has UUs).

I asked a Gay friend once why Chicago’s Gay Lobbies were so locked into politics and groups who on the side made it perfect clear they detested them, and he told me there are those against us, and those against those against us, but very few for us.

Considering the work Catholic Charities and the Church has done with HIV afflicted and dying in Chicago, it’s really an abomination the Lobby would turn on the Church the way they’ve done the past year in Illinois (Pat Hicky’s blog has a list of the work).

Cardinal George perfectly justified feeling he’s the target of anti Catholic bigotary because that’s exactly what it is.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Judith Navetta http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22660 Judith Navetta Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:05:18 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22660 I'm Catholic and disturbed and upset by Cardianl Geroge's KKK remarks. His lack of chriatian charity is offensive to me and my family. He and Archbishop Dolan do not speak for many Catholics with their rhetoric and hateful statements. "These people" Dolan refers to are children made in the image and likeness of God. When they, George and Dolan, show us how to live as Jesus would have wanted, then more Catholics will be accepting of the Church they represent. It is my Church, too. I'm staying, but not listening to the hate they speak.It is my hope that both of them will apologize for the statements. But we all know Catholic Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals don't apologize! I’m Catholic and disturbed and upset by Cardianl Geroge’s KKK remarks. His lack of chriatian charity is offensive to me and my family. He and Archbishop Dolan do not speak for many Catholics with their rhetoric and hateful statements. “These people” Dolan refers to are children made in the image and likeness of God. When they, George and Dolan, show us how to live as Jesus would have wanted, then more Catholics will be accepting of the Church they represent. It is my Church, too. I’m staying, but not listening to the hate they speak.It is my hope that both of them will apologize for the statements. But we all know Catholic Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals don’t apologize!

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by John P. Falchi http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22659 John P. Falchi Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:08 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22659 Rev. David-I am very sorry that this happened to your fellowship, recently. The UU Fellowship of San Dieguito has had a long tradition of leadership in the social action area. You have accentuated the positive nature of that fine tradition since you have become their Settled Minister. Please do not allow these misguided souls to deflect you from your peace and social justice purposes. I am very proud of your fellowships stands on the side of love for all of your constituencies. It will take a tremendous and continuing effort over time to help raise the consciousness of all of those around us, and I admire the UUFSD for the fine work you do in this regard. Rev. David-I am very sorry that this happened to your fellowship, recently. The UU Fellowship of San Dieguito has had a long tradition of leadership in the social action area. You have accentuated the positive nature of that fine tradition since you have become their Settled Minister. Please do not allow these misguided souls to deflect you from your peace and social justice purposes. I am very proud of your fellowships stands on the side of love for all of your constituencies. It will take a tremendous and continuing effort over time to help raise the consciousness of all of those around us, and I admire the UUFSD for the fine work you do in this regard.

]]> Comment on Blog by Cardinal George, LGBT People, and the Klan « Bondings 2.0 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/comment-page-1/#comment-22657 Cardinal George, LGBT People, and the Klan « Bondings 2.0 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:46:11 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?page_id=5#comment-22657 [...] of  Cardinal George’s  statement from our friends at the Unitarian Universalist website, www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog.  I agree with their call to action: “Get in touch with Cardinal George. Ask him to [...] [...] of  Cardinal George’s  statement from our friends at the Unitarian Universalist website, http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog.  I agree with their call to action: “Get in touch with Cardinal George. Ask him to [...]

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Karen Lane http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22656 Karen Lane Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:36:08 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22656 I agree, it was a hateful thing to say and hopefully the Cardinal will be awoken by this publicity to a more Christ-like demeanor. But let's not let Faux News get us too riled up -- this is how they make their money, folks, by accentuating the horrible, the hateful and the divisive. I refuse to click on a Fox link for that reason. I agree, it was a hateful thing to say and hopefully the Cardinal will be awoken by this publicity to a more Christ-like demeanor. But let’s not let Faux News get us too riled up — this is how they make their money, folks, by accentuating the horrible, the hateful and the divisive. I refuse to click on a Fox link for that reason.

]]> Comment on Shoulder to Shoulder in Support of All American Muslims by Tom Vincent http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/shoulder-to-shoulder-in-support-of-all-american-muslims/comment-page-1/#comment-22653 Tom Vincent Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:24:30 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10502#comment-22653 Why is my comment still 'awaiting moderation' when a later comment has been posted? Apparently Ginna's got 'moderated' while mine has not? Why is my comment still ‘awaiting moderation’ when a later comment has been posted?

Apparently Ginna’s got ‘moderated’ while mine has not?

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Kathryn Lockwood http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22652 Kathryn Lockwood Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:20:48 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22652 I grew up in church and now hold a Masters of Divinity. I have great respect for the Catholic Church. What I don't respect is bigotry, divisiveness, and deliberate attempts to alienate people from their spiritual selves. Likening members of the gay community to the KKK is a horrible statement to be coming from a spiritual leader. You realize, don't you, there are millions of gay and lesbian people in the Catholic church? That your statements won't change who they are but will cause them pain with you hateful words? I assume you DO respect your office and your church? Do you also respect the people who attend your churches? It will seem questionable so a certain portion of that body now. I grew up in church and now hold a Masters of Divinity. I have great respect for the Catholic Church. What I don’t respect is bigotry, divisiveness, and deliberate attempts to alienate people from their spiritual selves. Likening members of the gay community to the KKK is a horrible statement to be coming from a spiritual leader. You realize, don’t you, there are millions of gay and lesbian people in the Catholic church? That your statements won’t change who they are but will cause them pain with you hateful words? I assume you DO respect your office and your church? Do you also respect the people who attend your churches? It will seem questionable so a certain portion of that body now.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Jonathan Phinney http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22651 Jonathan Phinney Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22651 Thank you David for the lessons in civility and compassion. Maybe it can percolate up to Congress some day. Thank you David for the lessons in civility and compassion. Maybe it can percolate up to Congress some day.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Jonathan Phinney http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22650 Jonathan Phinney Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:14 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22650 Thank you David for the lessons in civility and compassion. Maybe it can percolate up to Congress some day. Thank you David for the lessons in civility and compassion. Maybe it can percolate up to Congress some day.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Bill Baar http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22649 Bill Baar Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:02:34 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22649 Way over the top... there are more Gays in Catholic Churches in Chicago on any Sunday then Gays and Straights in Chicago's UU Churches in total. Way over the top… there are more Gays in Catholic Churches in Chicago on any Sunday then Gays and Straights in Chicago’s UU Churches in total.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by Erin Fitzgerald http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22648 Erin Fitzgerald Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:57:16 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22648 Dear Cardinal George, Although I am a Unitarian Universalist, I have always respected the Catholic Church. So it is with sadness that I write to you today to tell how disappointed I am about your comments regarding gay people and your analogy of their rhetoric as being like the Klu Klux Klan. I find this extremely offensive and think that an apology from you is in order. Dear Cardinal George,

Although I am a Unitarian Universalist, I have always respected the Catholic Church. So it is with sadness that I write to you today to tell how disappointed I am about your comments regarding gay people and your analogy of their rhetoric as being like the Klu Klux Klan. I find this extremely offensive and think that an apology from you is in order.

]]> Comment on Tell Chicago Cardinal George: We Are Not the KKK by jane bergren http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/tell-chicago-cardinal-george-we-are-not-the-kkk/comment-page-1/#comment-22647 jane bergren Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:37:06 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10692#comment-22647 repent !! these people stand for LOVE which the catholic church itself does not always give.REPENT and make amends for the statements you made~~ it IS the will of God !!! LISTEN to the LORD repent !! these people stand for LOVE which the catholic church itself does not always give.REPENT and make amends for the statements you made~~ it IS the will of God !!! LISTEN to the LORD

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Nathan King http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22628 Nathan King Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:20:38 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22628 David, I'm sorry to hear about this and thanks for your leadership in love. David, I’m sorry to hear about this and thanks for your leadership in love.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Sharle Kinnear http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22613 Sharle Kinnear Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:18:05 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22613 Having visited your beautiful campus, I was saddened by a seemingly mindless act of vandalism. And as a member of the Palomar UU Fellowship in nearby Vista, CA, I am also saddened by the hate that sometimes spills out in our mostly peaceful, always lovely North San Diego County. Blessings and love to you as you work to erase the damage. Your thoughtful message was perfect! Having visited your beautiful campus, I was saddened by a seemingly mindless act of vandalism. And as a member of the Palomar UU Fellowship in nearby Vista, CA, I am also saddened by the hate that sometimes spills out in our mostly peaceful, always lovely North San Diego County. Blessings and love to you as you work to erase the damage. Your thoughtful message was perfect!

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Bill Graham http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22601 Bill Graham Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:12:25 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22601 Just a few minutes reflection on Buddhist, Christian, and Hebrew beliefs regarding forgiveness radiated a message of good sense as well as benevolence in standing on the side of love. I certainly am strengthened by knowing that your community feels this way after such an act. Until recently I was a close member of a UU community in Chicago, but am now in a remote area of the west with none. Your message sends light even here for which I am grateful. Thank you. Just a few minutes reflection on Buddhist, Christian, and Hebrew beliefs regarding forgiveness radiated a message of good sense as well as benevolence in standing on the side of love. I certainly am strengthened by knowing that your community feels this way after such an act. Until recently I was a close member of a UU community in Chicago, but am now in a remote area of the west with none. Your message sends light even here for which I am grateful. Thank you.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Paul Langston-Daley http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22600 Paul Langston-Daley Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:57:41 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22600 To Rev. David and the Members of San Dieguito I thank you for your continued courage. I appreciate the love and caring you share with one another and with the wider community. Your response to this act shows your commitment to standing on the side love...may you continue to do so always. Blessings to you all in this Holiday Season. To Rev. David and the Members of San Dieguito
I thank you for your continued courage. I appreciate the love and caring you share with one another and with the wider community. Your response to this act shows your commitment to standing on the side love…may you continue to do so always. Blessings to you all in this Holiday Season.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Alan truelove http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22597 Alan truelove Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:10:54 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22597 Diversity of views? Erm,no. The uu Facebook page kicks off anyone who just supplies a link to responsible natl bodies -- uRban LEague etc-- who specifically criticize uu for it's avowed amnesty open borders 8 mill non-ag jobs for illegals policy (a majority view of Uu members). That 's vandalism Imho Diversity of views? Erm,no. The uu Facebook page kicks off anyone who just supplies a link to responsible natl bodies — uRban LEague etc– who specifically criticize uu for it’s avowed amnesty open borders 8 mill non-ag jobs for illegals policy (a majority view of Uu members). That ’s vandalism Imho

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by julie mckane http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22595 julie mckane Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:38:17 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22595 A beautiful statement of our principals and walking the walk. A beautiful statement of our principals and walking the walk.

]]> Comment on UU Fellowship of San Dieguito Responds to Vandalism by Tom Hutchinson http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/uu-fellowship-of-san-dieguito-responds-to-vandalism/comment-page-1/#comment-22594 Tom Hutchinson Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:01:25 +0000 http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/?p=10630#comment-22594 I know how this feels. I go to Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena CA. We had our marriage equality banner shreded 3 or 4 times. We stood our ground each time, just as you are. No one said it would be easy, but it will definitely be worth it! I know how this feels. I go to Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena CA. We had our marriage equality banner shreded 3 or 4 times. We stood our ground each time, just as you are. No one said it would be easy, but it will definitely be worth it!

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