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Post by rainangel on Jun 27, 2015 21:32:22 GMT
I have not had a single positive post come up on my facebook. I must live in the most conservative corner of the world!!! While taking my kids (young adults) out to lunch yesterday, we were talking about it and I was telling them how this would go down in history and they would always remember this day..... just then, we passed a store with "Shame on you supreme court!" spray painted on a gigantic piece of wood. I was in shock. Later when my DH came home from work he went on and on about how someone was explaining just how this was going to be the beginning of the end of America for going against God. Like I said in a previous comment further up, we have had marriage equality for years in my country and our society has not collapsed I haven't actually seen ANY change in our society. The most notable effect I've seen personally is occasionally when my FB-friends marry, the happy couple is the same gender. Apart from that, our country is business as usual, and the thought of THIS being a nation's downfall if just.... the purest form of stupidity I can think of. I am sorry you have to live in a community who will show their hate so blatantly. Not that I would feel personally threatened in your town, but I would be a little scared to be around so many people with so much hate towards people they don't even know.
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Post by Country Ham on Jun 27, 2015 21:40:13 GMT
OK this meme does pretty much describe my news feed the last 24 hours: (ETA I just saw that someone already shared this but it still stands)
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 27, 2015 21:53:51 GMT
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 27, 2015 21:56:38 GMT
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THE BLOG Supreme Court Ruling and Christian Outrage 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago Michael Cheshire Author, spiritual leader, humorist and serial entrepreneur
For all my Christian friends blowing up the internet angry about the Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage for our country. Please remember a few things before you vent...
First and foremost....calm down. Some of us are already acting like buffoons. Your religion is not being attacked. In fact, this ruling actually reinforces our countries commitment to let people live, grow, and even worship as they believe. This ruling doesn't ask you to change any of Jesus' message.
We can still love. We can still show kindness and understanding. We can still show everyone they really do matter to God.
Marriage Equality Just Became The Law Of The Land. Here's How That Plays Out.
We can still marry the opposite sex, as well. We can still feed the hungry and clothe the poor. We can still worship God the way we believe we should. Even this Sunday, you can attend a church. Nothing has changed. Maybe now that we are not trying to stop others from getting married, we can finally take the time to figure out why our own marriages are failing; because, the argument that a gay-marriage is somehow soiling the sanctity of our third marriage, is as ridiculous as it sounds. We can now focus on bigger issues that actually matter and impact humanity for the good.
We can still (and should) be accepting to the entire LGBT community no matter what differences we may or may not have with them, (FYI- we should have been doing this all along guys).
You know, I have always found it interesting how our religion, based so deeply in love, acceptance, and kindness, gets easily hijacked into political hatred and social judgments. We need to stop trying to legislate our own morality and ethics onto those who don't believe the same way. Jesus never did this. And in truth, most of us "Christians" disagree greatly on the tenants of what are "moral issues" within our own faith. In many ways, we are a herd of cats trying to steer the world. And, it's not working people.
And to my many friends in the LGBT community...Congratulations, my friends! I am happy for you all. As a proud member of the American community, I believe that you should have the same rights as everyone else. It's one of the things that makes our country such a great place to live. Now my Christian brothers and sisters, you are free to carry on with your outrage, anger, and venting...
But, when you're done could you give the rest of us a hand?! Jesus' love is a pretty heavy thing to carry all the way to the rest world and we could use the help.
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Post by linda~lou on Jun 27, 2015 23:00:25 GMT
Freecharlie thank you so much for the blog post on Huffington. Just posted on my wall. Maybe my bigot so called friend that deleted my comment will read it and perhaps the message will resonate. Somehow I doubt it though.
It's a powerful message and so spot on. Thanks again for sharing.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 27, 2015 23:30:35 GMT
Yes, my Facebook feed is a rainbow of colour. I haven't changed my profile pic yet. My initial thought was "I'm not doing it until my own damn country legalises same sex marriage". It feels kinda stupid to celebrate something great that has happened in another country when my own country is still living in the dark ages. But I guess the point is to show the politicians here that I support it hey?
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 27, 2015 23:36:00 GMT
I have a friend on FB and I use the term 'friend' loosely, post this on her wall. This is not the first type of antigay sentiment she's posted. Yes everyone has their right to their opinion, freedom of speech and all that, however this post just got on my last nerve. So I responded. AND SHE DELETED IT! Fortunately I took a screen shot before she did. Even though the link she put on her wall is mild, she's done far, far worse and since yesterday was such a happy day for me, I had to respond. She apparently was not in agreement to my post and now poof it's gone, however the link to the story is still there. Since it's just an attachment, you'll have to click on it to read.
Linda your response was perfect!
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Post by linda~lou on Jun 27, 2015 23:40:07 GMT
Thanks Meg. Too bad it's not there anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 23:46:27 GMT
My facebook is not a rainbow of color. The new ruling simply isn't being discussed with a lot of emotion. I can guess at how some feel based on prior face to face conversations but both sides of the issue seem to be respecting the other side by sticking to more mundanely personal topics such as the kids at the waterpark or plans for July 4th. The ruling doesn't change much personally for the people I know (the gays on my friends lists aren't planning on marrying in the near future) We have had much more discussion on the ruling over health care subsidies as it affects more of my friends list.
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Post by epeanymous on Jun 27, 2015 23:48:43 GMT
My FB feed is 100% celebratory. I imagine I must have some people on there who are unhappy with the decision, statistically, but none of them have gone hostile.
I live in a state that had civil unions and has had marriage equality for a while. I grew up in California. I went to a bunch of those elite schools Scalia evidently thinks are unrepresentative of the country's demographics. I have a few friends who are ordained, who have been performing same-sex weddings for years. A huge segment of my FB feed is LGBTQ. Maybe I am living in a bubble, but I am enjoying it right now.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jun 28, 2015 0:39:17 GMT
Yes, my Facebook feed is a rainbow of colour. I haven't changed my profile pic yet. My initial thought was "I'm not doing it until my own damn country legalises same sex marriage". It feels kinda stupid to celebrate something great that has happened in another country when my own country is still living in the dark ages. But I guess the point is to show the politicians here that I support it hey? I'm surprised your country hasn't legalized same sex marriage yet, but I do appreciate you not looking down on the US for just now getting it done. So often comments from RPs from other countries have an undertone of us being so backwards because their country has done whatever for so much longer. My 16 yr old was at the trans parade last night and is at a celebratory BBQ tonight.
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Post by Jili on Jun 28, 2015 1:02:10 GMT
Yes, and I think it's awesome.
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Post by Merge on Jun 28, 2015 1:36:38 GMT
Mine's about 3/4 rainbows and 1/4 variations on "I just love the sinner and hate the sin."
Big eye roll from me on the latter.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Jun 28, 2015 1:53:33 GMT
Yes it is.
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Post by lucyg on Jun 28, 2015 1:55:24 GMT
Very doubtful. I know of a handful of facebook friends that will be celebrating. I grew up in a very conservative religion. I deactivated my account for a few days. My otherwise-liberal LDS friend who campaigned hard for Prop. 8 just Liked my celebratory post on facebook. So I am in a really good mood now.
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Post by cycworker on Jun 28, 2015 2:28:29 GMT
I've seen a bit of negativity on my feed; not much, though. And lots of Canadians are using the app, too. I admit I almost didn't put it on for the simple reason that I haven't had a chance to create a list of folks who are very anti gay and who will tend to comment negatively. I decided a long time ago that I'd do that so as to save myself the hassle of dealing with their crap. So far they haven't said anything.
I'm starting to wonder if a few of them have unfriended me. In most cases, no great loss.
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Post by wholarmor on Jun 28, 2015 2:28:45 GMT
I have not rainbowed my profile pic, but I'm very happy, and celebrating along with all my rainbow friends. I've seen some negative, but far more positive stuff!
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Post by AllieC on Jun 28, 2015 2:59:46 GMT
Mine too.. and friends from all over the world are celebrating with us! Aussie Pea with pretty much every friend having the rainbow filter It is a big topic here at then moment with polls showing the majority of people support it. I'm sick of us dodging the issue just legalise it!
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 28, 2015 3:01:36 GMT
My feed is one big rainbow
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2015 3:20:32 GMT
Yes, lost of rainbows! One FB "friend" posted something on her own page about how "the sinners won". I caught it and straight-up blocked her from ever being my friend or seeing what I post publicly again. I can stand a differing opinion. I will not tolerate hate. yep. I deleted 2 Facebook friends yesterday after some shirts posts. I didn't comment on their status or try to argue. I just quietly deleted them and went on my merry way.
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Post by mama2twoboys on Jun 28, 2015 5:57:48 GMT
It is and I'm so very happy!
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Post by Really Red on Jun 28, 2015 11:56:04 GMT
Love it!!!
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Post by tlsmi on Jun 28, 2015 12:15:00 GMT
The vast majority of my feed is.
However, on my kindle, when I scroll down I see a lot of other posts my friends 'liked' or commented on. My distant cousin 'liked' this status that included this line: 'what's next? you may marry your own children? Liberalism and Islamic terrorists are just 2 different forms of Satanism'
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Post by ferblover on Jun 28, 2015 14:05:36 GMT
It's not nearly colorful enough Unless people are posting negative comments, please don't assume not adding the filter signifies dissent. I agree with the decision, but won't be changing my avatar as I never do those FB things. As for my FB feed, I have not seen any negative comments. If there are those who don't agree, they are doing a good job at keeping it to themselves. This! I never do FB things either but I have started to wonder based on this thread if you aren't changing your profile people are assuming you don't support.
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Post by peasapie on Jun 28, 2015 14:26:42 GMT
Yep! SO full of rainbows! And then there is my cousin who posted a video put out by Focus of the Family.....I just scrolled past that one! haha I have a couple of family members like that, too. But for the most part it's lots of rainbows on my page.
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Post by raindancer on Jun 28, 2015 15:48:15 GMT
Mostly yes. And I'm thrilled. However a group of family members have determined my rainbow filter is the final straw in what they feel is my clearly intentional effort to forsake god and persecute the Mormon faith. Thus they have unfriended or hidden me and let me know they did so. Many of them I thought I was close with.
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 28, 2015 16:22:30 GMT
Unless people are posting negative comments, please don't assume not adding the filter signifies dissent. I agree with the decision, but won't be changing my avatar as I never do those FB things. As for my FB feed, I have not seen any negative comments. If there are those who don't agree, they are doing a good job at keeping it to themselves. This! I never do FB things either but I have started to wonder based on this thread if you aren't changing your profile people are assuming you don't support. I don't think that, but I do smile when someone goes rainbow. An fb friend just posted a "straight pride" meme.
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Post by denda on Jun 28, 2015 19:10:25 GMT
No
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Post by Jennifer C on Jun 28, 2015 21:31:28 GMT
Yesterday my fb feed was full of rainbows. I even changed my profile picture to the rainbow filter.
Today, my dh's Grandmother and Great Aunt are blowing up my fb with anti gay marriage pictures, memes and posts.
This is very sad and hurtful to me because I have a family member that is trans (female to male) and in a commited relationship with a wonderful, beautiful lady.
I told my dh that his Grandmother is not going to be able to be here when my cousin or his family is here. We usually host Christmas eve dinner for both sides of the family.
But she loves Jesus and everyone, but not the sin.
Jennifer
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 28, 2015 22:02:24 GMT
Yes, mine is! I have two very close friends that are a female couple and an extended member who is gay - and this was hugely important to them , thus many of our family and friends support them and others in equality.
FYI, I am conservative Christian, as are many of my friends, and we all support equal rights. In fact, I attend church with the female couple friends I mentioned and everyone at church has been supportive as well.
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