Sentences with phrase «of gay equality»

But it is unclear if gay habits, which Savage thinks can be a model, will survive the advent of gay equality.

Schwarzenegger — who in all fairness has been a firm supporter of gay equality — points out that the people of California voted five years ago to prevent the state from recognizing same - sex marriages, so the courts or the people will have to make the final call now.

seriously though, skip - every argument of yours has failed - religious views that gays are perverted and sinful (and yes, vast majority against gay equality are religious minded) has no place in a secular govt DADT repeal was favored in the public by almost 68 % - if voted on, pretty clear the public was approving of gay equality in the military

«I accept, if you take the issue of gay equality, I completely accept the Conservative party moved too late and too slowly,» he says.

is gross distortions of mainstream gay views and stunning lack of fluency in the basic language of gay equality reveals him to be little but a feckless provocateur.

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But he made no specific mention of equality for gays and lesbians, issues that he and Apple has pushed for in the past.

Despite the demonstrable negative consequences in states that have passed laws that undermine LGBTQ equality, the coming months will indicate whether the ascent of Donald Trump to the White House is emboldening religious conservatives to press for more such bills after a series of gains for gay and transgender people at the federal level under the Obama administration.

«So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it's worth the trade - off with my own privacy.»

I'm sure he would be very proud of the progress toward equality for all people, including gays and lesbians.

Don't ever point out the similarities to black people; they get really worked up and insist their struggle for equality isn't like those of gays.

I think many of us will look back decades from now and wish we had done more for the rights of gays when they were struggling for equality.

So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it's worth the trade - off with my own privacy.»

If you're president believed that gays need to be cured of their disease, would you want him making decisions about equality?

It's embarrassing that so many Americans, people who say they believe in freedom and equality, have spent so much time and energy trying to justify being anti gay marriage - with false arguments from the Bible (as thought that should be the only source of their decisions).

Discussions of gay marriage can focus as much on scriptural equality as on the ability to reproduce.

No argument is more effective in promoting gay marriage than the insistence that its rejection offends our sense of justice and equality, especially as concern for the underprivileged and marginalized lies at the heart of our Judeo - Christian heritage.

The NAACP's support for marriage equality is deeply rooted in the fourteenth amendment of the United States constitution and equal protection of all people» said NAACP president Benjamin Todd Jealous, a strong backer of gay rights.

Man and Woman: A Defense by Sherif Girgis, Ryan T. Anderson, and Robert P. George Encounter, 168 pages, $ 15.99 No argument is more effective in promoting gay marriage than the insistence that its rejection offends our sense of justice and equality, especially as concern for the....

Although I am a long - time ally, it was another step in really seeing that the issues surrounding gay marriage and equality affect the day to day lives of many people.

Or do you think of the 1990s, when «gay» meant «hømos cents xual» and the term referred to gay people coming out of the closet and fighting for equality?

Healthy moral judgement includes (IMHO) acceptance and equality for gays and all people regardless of their belief systems.

His ideas on gays will be cast on the ash heap of history, along with those opposing racial, religious, ethnic, and gender equality.

Here is a link to a video that is a powerful speech its from an older movie called the dictator, very good movie by the way, Anyway Charlie chaplin plays the part of hitler and uses a very powerful and memorable speach about equality and the way life is moving,» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo» you have shown nothing but malice in these comments and you wonder why gay's are protrayed as the «bad guys» in video games and movies and if you don't believe that then watch this» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdmJXHJLZ6M» the point is I will respect the person who is silent, holding a flag that has ever color before i Can or Will ever respect someone like yourself.

Gay marriage doesn't take away the rights of others, gay marriage provides equality to those who seek it, and loving somebody shouldn't be illegal regardless of gendGay marriage doesn't take away the rights of others, gay marriage provides equality to those who seek it, and loving somebody shouldn't be illegal regardless of gendgay marriage provides equality to those who seek it, and loving somebody shouldn't be illegal regardless of gender.

, the Civil Rights Act of 1965, gender equality laws, women in authority, working women, reproductive education, family planning, contraception, condoms, gay rights and a host of others.

Global governance increasingly interprets gender equality as being explicitly inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.

Look, If those of us who believe in equality for gay rights want to have any chance at having a mutual understanding and peace, why do many of us non-religious people show the same ignorance that we despise?

Writing in The Times, Henrietta Royle, chief executive of the coaching and strategy consultancy firm Fanshaw Haldin, made the point that while most Conservatives have no difficulty with equality for gay people, «a significant chunk of the party's core supporters clearly doesn't think that has to include redefining the traditional concepts of marriage to suit a small portion of the population without so much as a by your leave».

One of the main arguments used by advocates of gay «marriage» is that the current definition of marriage (as pertaining exclusively to man and woman) breaches the principle of equality and thus discriminates against same sex couples.

«I am a fierce advocate of equality for gay and lesbian Americans.

In fact, by denying marriage equality to gay people, Christians are compelling gay couples to sin, because their intimacy must happen outside of marriage, and is therefore, by biblical definition, sinful.

The text of the Bible on one hand, and full equality for gay and lesbian people on the other, is a false dichotomy.

Our Christian hearts, runs the (usually impassioned) argument, compel us to grant full moral and legal equality to gay and lesbian people; our Christian faith, comes the (usually impassioned) rebuttal, compels us to cleave, above all, to the word of God.

How about the fact that the Mormon Church went into partnership with the Catholic Church and encouraged... «strongly» their congregations to «vote» out any piece of legislation that creates equality under the law for gay's.

And when I speak of «we» I speak of those of us who believe that gays and lesbians deserve equality.

Baroness Northover, the UK government's Women and Equalities spokesperson replied: «My noble friend will know that the [gay] Marriage Bill sought to protect the position of religious organisations and that this is a matter for the Church of England.

I think if we take a moment and look «through time,» over a period of many years... just look at the last 30 years, if you like, we definitely can see «more» equality happening for Gays.

For those who believe in the dignity and value of gay and lesbian people and who support LGBT equality both in the U.S. and abroad, it's been a rough couple of weeks.

Appointed in 1986, Scalia has been on the Court long enough to have tackled virtually every important legal issue of our day: abortion, religious liberty, race and gender equality, gay rights, and separation of powers, among others.

Take the long view — we no longer burn women at the stake, we are moving towards equality for gays, and we have a United Nations, Amnesty International, and lots of other groups that work to raise consciousness.

What I meant to say is that the religion of a candidate will certainly influence his politics — how could someone who's religion discriminates against a «gay lifestyle» pass legislation that supports gay equality and abolishes the second - class citizen status of gay people?

It's none of our business what MLK thought about the «Gay» lifestyle... hell, his battle for the people of color's equality of life cost him his life; So, I'm sure he didn't have time to even discuss or ponder what people choose to do with their affections, nor did he care at that point.

It corresponds to the worst fears of single advocate Bella DePaulo, who has written that even when gay and lesbian people gain true marriage equality, «all those people who are single — whether gay or straight or any other status — will still remain second class citizens,» wanting for the tax breaks and legal dispensations and next - of - kin rights enjoyed by their married peers.

Homosexuality is forbidden under Islam, but there are increasing reports of gay Muslims seeking equality.

But it does mean disagreeing that gay equality should apply to that sphere, because of political views about eg the family or some other reason.

«Iain Dale says that Parkinson can not be arguing against gay equality because Parkinson is himself gay» Unfortunately Conservative party LGBT people do work against the interests of other LGBT people.

«Ultimately artist Anthony Goicolea's design was recommended by the Commission and selected as a result of the circular layout and permanency of the bronze stones that expressed the uncompromised strength of LGBT community, marries well within the sites natural environment, invites sitting and contemplation and stands for equality, fairness, justice, and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens,» the state parks department said in its statement.

In addition to calling for an inclusion of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform, the language also backs overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and passing DOMA repeal legislation known as the Respect for Marriage Act in addition to opposing state constitutional amendments aimed at blocking gay couples from marriage rights.

A longtime gay activist, Will fought on the front lines of the AIDS epidemic with ACT - UP and continues fighting today for LGBT acceptance and full equality.

David Mixner, author of Stranger Among Friends and himself a renowned activist, political adviser, and White House insider, presents a vivid account of seven heroes of the gay rights movement who put their careers and lives on the line in their quest for equality.