Day of Silence

[Mariah]

Just wondering, are any Nerdfighters participating in the Day of Silence? (If you don't know what that is, check out www.dayofsilence.org).

A bunch of people at my school are doing it, so I was just curious as to other schools and such.

[Kate]

I'm Catholic too, not very active, but I went to a catholic school until 3rd grade, and my brother goes to a catholic high school now. I've never heard anyone say that Catholism isn't Christianity... that's pretty stupid of them I think. Wasn't Catholism the original Christian religion before the great schism and the protestant reformation?

I agree with you about Jesus. :)

[Heather]

my friend is catholic, and a couple of months ago she went to New York with Beach Singers (it's an after school chorus thing) and they stopped at a Catholic church and some girl was like "I can't go in there. I'm a Christian and they worship the devil." I hate when people do that.

[Maria D]

stupid people who don't even know where their own religion started from...jeez...

[Chip, A Former Ningmaster]

:D A pope-phone. I love that.
*beep beep beep* Uh hello, I was wondering if the end of the world is coming anytime soon?
Yeah, about 3 months from now. Why?
Oh, so I guess I shouldn't bother investing in the stock market then should I?

[Maria D]

lol ^_^

[Andi]

Thank you, for saying what you (Jennifer) have said and what all the people who have responded have said to this girl (Ashlyn). I think it's awful to even think about what she said.

As soon as I read her comment, I thought about this:
1. Please do not put Jesus or Religion into a statement that is bigoted. Do you honestly think Jesus would judge? Because if you do believe so, then be prepared to be judged on everything you do/say as well. Good luck with that.
2. Using the term "gay" in a derogatory manner is the actual stupid thing. I know that I have done it in the past, because obviously I'm not perfect and that is what I grew up saying... but I have detoured from that path and have tried to leave it out of my vocabulary. Being gay does not mean the same thing as being stupid or anything of the sort. I would sincerely watch how you use that. It's hurtful and harmful and you're making yourself look ridiculous and uneducated by saying something of the sort.
3. The silence is for homosexual men and women because of what they have to endure. You're not constantly being ridiculed, beaten, et cetera because you're straight... Every day is a straight praising day in this bigoted nation, and so we do not need our own moment. Are you against Black History Month as well? How about Martin Luther King JR day? Are you wanting your own day, as well, even when our nation has those days already established - but you're too ignorant to understand?

Ugh. That entire comment ruined my morning. [Sorry for repeat statements. :) Thought I should get my word in, too.]

[Mariah]

I do catch your drift, and it stinks. Besides the fact that not all Nerdfighters are Christian (like moi), what you are saying totally goes against Christian principles. Exclusion of people because of their sexual orientation is not only wrong, it's just sick! And what would Jesus do? He would probably cry because his so called 'followers' are acting like opressers and haters. It's not right. And neither are you.

-Mariah

P.S. 'Hugs not homosexuals' doesn't even rhyme!

P.P.S. Since this reply went to the bottom, I would like clarify that I was speaking to the anti-gay person that posted second.

[librarya]

The Day of Silence is symbolic of the way certain people in our society are silenced by the majority or the fear of how the majority will treat them. In my job I see a lot of the silenced and the pain caused them by people who don't see their real worth because of arbitrary distinctions like race, class, lifestyle and sexuality.
I was raised Catholic and based on the Sermon on the Mount I know Jesus would not approve of treating anyone the way some people treat gays. Despite the sermons in some churches (including some Catholic ones) homosexuality and christianity are not mutually exclusive and everyone needs hugs no matter what their orientation. Minds are like umbrellas they function better when open. If you want a good book on the subject try reading The God Box by Alex Sanchez.

[Hilary]

I really don't understand how you can say something like that about another human being. And i really can't say much else. I am too INFURIATED by your comment to even formulate a sentence to express what i am feeling towards you right now.

[XOX]

Wow. Prejudice in the name of religion. If that is "your jesus", and what you said represent what jesus said, that this Jesus was a bigot.

[C-T]

Not sure what you mean, but you're not born addicted to drugs. I think the silence is supposed to pay some kind of respect to all of those who live in silence. Not sure, but since you said you are straight, you've probably never felt the anxiety we go/went through not being able to tell the world who we are. It majorly sucks, not awesome. :( Homosexuals have been persecuted for long time and heck, it brings awareness.

[Nick? No, couldn't be...]

You take a fucking day of silence in solidarity for the silence that homosexuals have had to endure!!! Silence is out of respect for an oppressed people. Who are, I might add EXACTLY THE SAME AS YOU!!!!!!.

And I for one don't give a little shit who I offend!!!!!!!!

Those who are easily offended should be. Often.
[sorry I swore though...]