I hate Monday
God.... why did I have the shrimp cocktail last night for dinner? I felt like hell all night long, couldn't sleep, had chills, and this morning felt like I had been hit by a truck. Yuck.
Speaking of hell....
"God loves everyone except queers. If you are gay, you go to hell." - Jimmy Creech, a former minister of the Methodist Church who lost his credentials of ordination for celebrating the union of two men in April 1999.
Apparently, there was a panel discussion on the subject of sexuality and spirituality at North Carolina State University. I'll try not to show my baggage on the subject of the church and their lack of acceptance of gays.
"I agree that the subject matter is taboo, but if it is brought to the surface it can be accepted," Carrie Withrow, a freshman in business management, said.
As opera diva Maria Callas once said, "...but who the hell cares?" Ok, admittedly, my baggage is showing, but honestly, I really couldn't care less if the church ever accepts my sexuality. It does annoy the hell out of me though that the Catholic Church is now blaming all the "gay priests" on all the molestation in their church. I guess they need a scapegoat. If they really cared about the children whose lives they ruined, they would accept responsibility. THEY are the ones who let this happen. They need to pull their collective heads out of their ass and realize that pedophilia is not a crime of sexual preference, it is a crime of opportunity. Geez, it's so simple!
Speaking of opera, Kent and I went to see Lucia di Lammermoor with Eteri Lamoris (picture left) in the title role. She was unbelievable actually. Great talent and remarkable virtuosity.
The story in a nut shell: She's in love with her brother's sworn enemy, Edgardo. But their letters are being intercepted, so she thinks he doesn't love her. Her brother persuades her to marry someone whose money can revive the family fortunes. And then in comes Edgardo on her wedding night, thinking she's been cheating on him. No wonder Lucia goes mad.
In my current state, I can empathize with how Lucia must have felt.
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Jon, your parents seem like they are very intolerant. It's very difficult at times to keep your chin up. Believe me, I know.
Just remember, your future will depend on you and if you aren't already doing so, you will be totally on your own and making all of your decisions. You have yourself, your friends, and those who love you. I have found that there are always more people around who care about you than you realize. It is my friends that I gather my strength from.
Also, I think it's important to like and accept yourself. So many people have so much self-loathing, that many find it hard to feel good about themselves. It's your life, and life is rather short. So, don't let anyone make you suffer because of their shortcomings. Make your life.... MAGNIFICENT! :)
Was wondering what happened to ya! Hope you feel better now... stay away from the seafood! bleh!
"God loves everyone except queers. If you are gay, you go to hell." .. sounds like something my mom would say lol