 Jayessey
Female, 13-17, Midwest US
 36 Posts
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Wednesday, June 08, 2011 8:46:56 PM
That letter the guy wrote had me crying. |
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 deathxtra
Male, 13-17, Western US
2810 Posts
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Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:45:07 AM
Man, that note the guy wrote made me start tearing up.. |
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 r66tramp
Male, 40-49, Canada
676 Posts
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Sunday, May 29, 2011 3:21:42 AM
Three years ago, I took a leave of absence from life. For over a year, I Hitch-hiked all through the USA and Canada. I stayed the longest period of time(4 months) when I was in Austin, Texas. The tales are as tall as the wild west movies but in truth, Texas is just fine. FULL OF FINE PEOPLE. I can't wait to go back and meet the friends I've made there! |
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r66tramp
Male, 40-49, Canada
676 Posts
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Sunday, May 29, 2011 3:15:14 AM
I just found this post! I just read ALL the comments and for once davymid openly repented to all others at the end of his diatribes?
That's Biblical!
These folks with thousands of posts deep into IAB? They must be shut-ins? |
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 MsHorrorshow
Female, 18-29, Southern US
7 Posts
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Friday, May 27, 2011 9:04:57 PM
@Davymid - you are right on about the absolving of the Old Testament laws and how Christians still yet cling to them. The OT laws were meant to be a lesson in futility. They were written by men (thus why they are also known as the Mosaic Laws), and look how many various and sundry laws there are! Then, God took those laws into His own hands and showed that He could do better than man by covering all the same ground in 10 simple commandments. When Jesus was put to death, He not only suffered the penalty for breaking commandments, but the old laws died with Him, leaving only the 10 commandments to remain. Notice, there is no commandment, not one, against homosexuality. Anything a human can do to willfully hurt another human is covered in "Love thy neighbor as thyself" (so, pedophilia which is psychologically damaging fits in there). God's Law is perfect, encompassing all things. If He really, truly, abhorred homosexuality, it'd be in there, and it's not. |
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MsHorrorshow
Female, 18-29, Southern US
7 Posts
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Friday, May 27, 2011 8:52:36 PM
Being from Texas, and frequently ashamed of my state and some of its less-than-intelligent choices and common behaviors, I was so proud of my state seeing this. Christians take note - the man who confronted the waitress and wrote the note? THAT'S a child of God. He didn't state whether he ultimately agreed or disagreed with their sexuality, and that wasn't the point. He addressed the fact that no one has the right to judge anyone. Jesus lived a sinless life and is above reproach, we are not, thus why only He has the right to judge. If you, as a "Christian" do not live by that simple ideal, you are fatally mistaken. One simple decree - Love thy neighbor. You cannot possibly have love for your neighbor if you're looking down your nose at them. |
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 calculator
Male, 18-29, Southern US
29 Posts
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Thursday, May 26, 2011 4:55:27 PM
The only reason you would think otherwise about Texas is liberal media slant.
We felt your cold shoulders but thought it was one of those jealous rage things. |
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 YLE
Female, 18-29, Europe
969 Posts
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Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:12:33 AM
wtf? gays can be refused service in 29 states? actually I was pretty touched when that guy gave her the note. |
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 insanmonster
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
257 Posts
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Thursday, May 26, 2011 1:00:21 AM
I think this might show that there still is southern hospitality. |
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 idolmonkey
Female, 18-29, Southern US
332 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:37:42 PM
This actually surprised me...Farmers Branch--one of the most conservative areas of Dallas...being this supportive? I'm impressed. I really want to hug that guy who wrote the letter. |
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 duffytoler
Male, 40-49, Midwest US
5220 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:29:28 PM
This isn't "news", this is "Candid Camera". |
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Lathaos1
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
1 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:03:34 PM
Wow, I have a new found respect for the people of Texas. |
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 GasMaskKid
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
694 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 3:53:23 PM
Morals and politics are 2 different things. It's always fun to see exceptions to stereotypes. |
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DJDoubleb
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
381 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:18:58 AM
REALLY?!?!?! "poor kids"? Someone is really posting this? How about the kids that wouldn't have a home if a gay couple didn't adopt them? If you really think all kids should be raised in a typical home, then you should start a program that gets them all adobted. Otherwise, praise the family, regardless of the makeup, that have given these "poor kids" a home! |
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 patchouly
Male, 40-49, Canada
2953 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:58:26 AM
Some really strange and unexpected posts from the members here...
My opinion? I thought the video was great! |
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 Veneni
Male, 13-17, Europe
31 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:29:44 AM
Wait there's tolerant people in America too? :O |
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 Enjin
Male, 30-39, Asia
728 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:13:32 AM
I have been the victim of bigotry before but I dunno the setup here seems so fake. You really think a waitress who works for tips is going to throw away a tip from 4 meals and almost certainly lose her job? This scenario is so just so painfully fake.
The only thing that shocks me about this video other than the stuff that is just acting is that people interfered and then stayed in the restaurant. It's common knowledge that if you piss of the waitress they will spit in your food. I guess if I were in this situation (as a bystander) I would report it to the manager and leave the restaurant. But still man it just seems so implausible of a situation.
What would be more interesting to me is to not even have the waitress be a crazy bigot but just see if anyone reacts negatively towards them. I'm pretty sure it just wouldn't happen. |
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 tommy2X4
Male, 50-59, Eastern US
2799 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:00:35 AM
Entrapment sucks on any level.
He told her to leave and not ask for the manager or owner? FAKE! |
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 Link_Hiei
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
5158 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 4:31:44 AM
I wonder if my sister ever goes through this with her wife and kids. Lucky for me I was raised to accept things like this so I can so I'd do the same as the first guy. |
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 Corpsecrank
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
869 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 2:20:38 AM
That first guy was pretty awesome. He was all cool and calm about it. His new nickname should be "situation man" or something. |
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 alliknow
Female, 18-29, Europe
155 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 1:43:29 AM
That was so great to watch =) |
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 KittenCereal
Female, 18-29, Western US
943 Posts
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 1:38:38 AM
It breaks my heart that people can be so cruel; but seeing someone stand up is refreshing...even if it is a farce scenario.
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 FeelTheRide
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
472 Posts
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:51:43 PM
that made my eyes rain |
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 Stormwolf
Female, 40-49, Western US
72 Posts
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:34:13 PM
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak for me.
-Martin Niemöller
Christ Himself spent most of His time among those that the society of the time considered "the dregs"...not preaching at them, but talking TO them, as humans. No matter their sin. THAT is what "Christianity" is. Not the bigoted, holier-than-thou bile Christians have allowed to become "the faith". The shame is on us collectively, for not speaking out against such hatred. |
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Toolooze
Male, 60-69, Midwest US
3 Posts
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:13:26 PM
Just need to point out that people in NY are more apt to keep to themselves than folks in Texas. It was good to see people have empathy for others. |
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