Over the years various religious groups have objected to mandates by either the state or federal government on the basis of religious freedom. When couched in those terms it is hard to object. When we hear this we think of a house of worship and the first amendment being breached with rules changing what can…… Continue reading Why Religion Should not Exempt Compliance
Category: Human Rights
An Answer to Transgender Bathroom Access
I am disengaging from any public forum on this, because I have found it violates my rule about engaging with zealots. Zealots are capable of disregarding truth in favor of opinion. There’s a difference between someone who says after a discussion that they still have concerns or don’t agree with a conclusion and one who…… Continue reading An Answer to Transgender Bathroom Access
Abuse of Trans Youth
Suicide Leelah Alcorn, may she rest in peace, left her home in December 2014 after leaving a suicide note on Tumblr and walked into the path of a semi truck on Interstate 71. Her conservative Christian parents had sent her for conversion therapy instead of helping her find her way forward. Her case is sad, but…… Continue reading Abuse of Trans Youth
Why is the Bathroom such a big deal?
I was reading about a five year old going to the Nova school in St Paul. There are a few different articles out there. It isn’t the school’s actions that have me concerned but the reactions of the other parents. We are talking about five year olds here. Their child was being bullied at school…… Continue reading Why is the Bathroom such a big deal?
LG why don’t you support BT?
I’ll start by saying I’m not anti gay or anti gay rights. I’m in favor of everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, skin color, religion, sex or any other criteria that’s been used to oppress people to have equal rights under the law as soon as possible. I also acknowledge that what I’m going…… Continue reading LG why don’t you support BT?
My Gifted Life 