STOP THE WAR ON WOMEN!( the tea party, conservatives, religious fundamentalist extremists, intolerant republicans, etc.. )
sorry dude- someone weird looking in sackcloth had to be the poster child. im sure your a nice friar. peace be unto you..
THESE IDIOTS: http://shepherdsunited.org/
note: wendell brane- is one of the local ardent nazi right to lifers activists.
note- token black man- so they cant be accused of being KKK without the sheets.. again- where are all the women at? stop the war on women!!
MORE MEN.. WHERE ARE THE WOMEN AT?
ok- here s a few scattered local tea party conservative types, traditionalist old school dogma church ladies..
and few NUNS, and little old ladies, from the cold war /mccarthy bircher era..
oops- i stand corrected- one brainwashed bimbo. with a dildo.. lol!
more local coverage:
best local small town TV station( mostly independent)video link..
LOCAL CBS AFFILIATE: mostly left of centrist coverage..
photo slideshow:
Tv news coverage from ABC/NBC local- right of centrist..
and:
more photos:
more CBS/NBC coverage
LIZ BROWN- local sarah palin wanna be.. shes a housewife/homemaker, with nothing better to do than sit around a nd listen to brainwashed fox news commentators, and right wing talk radio, and the local GOP tea bagger echo chamber. so what do you expect. "if she only had a brain.."
photo link of CRAZY LIZZY:
MICAH CLARK- another of the "usual suspects"- "war on women" nut jobs..
Micah Clark is the executive director of the American Family Association of Indiana.
other video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e78VXaIXCPk
COLORFUL, COUNTERCULTURE, ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE "hippies"- love, peace, freedom, liberty, tolerance, spiritual
who looks like life is more fun to you?
ok- i stnad corrected- heres some women. ( its bad karma to make fun of pious REAL nuns- so i shall remain silent here..)
( the penguin- blues brothers. giggle!!) sister mary steeledge..
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Throughout most of the rally, Glenna Jehl, a Fort Wayne Community Schools board member, and Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries stood among the supporters of traditional marriage.
note" Glenna Jehl- is one of the local untraconservative far right wing extremist lunatic fringe political activists who promotes all sort s of far right wing nutty political and social positions, and issues.
Ken fries- is a mostly useless sheriff, who spends more time in the tanning booth than in his office. lol! take andy griffiths ( sheriff taylors good looks with Don Knotts barney fife WACKY NOMINAL INCOMPETENCE- AND YOU HAVE SHERIFF KENNY FRIES..
NEWS STORY TEXT:
ast updated: July 2, 2013 2:00 p.m.
Marriage views duel
Rivals sing songs, air views at separate Courthouse rallies
Erin McKeever, left, talks to Kara Tobias, right, who was part of a rally opposing the Traditional Marriage Rally. Tobias’ children are Jack Tobias, 6, Kaya Tobias, 10, and Max Tobias, 2.
Gay pride flags fluttered and signs bobbed up and down Monday afternoon as a large crowd of supporters filled the sidewalks surrounding the front of the Allen County Courthouse.
On the south lawn, an even larger group surrounded a podium where speakers from local churches discussed marriage, the Bible and the role of marriage in religion.
Both groups met on the grounds of the courthouse Monday in response to last week's Supreme Court decision about the Defense of Marriage Act.
A chorus of "Jesus Loves Me" by the Rally for Equality group was met with "God Bless America" from the Stand Up for Marriage Rally supporters.
Onlookers, some with small children in tow, watched from the background, taking in the sight of local residents reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act.
On Wednesday, the court struck down a key part of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, declaring that gay couples married in states where it is legal must receive the same federal health, tax, Social Security and other benefits that heterosexual couples receive.
Police provided crowd estimates of roughly 600 people – 200 stood along Main and Clinton streets, some with rainbow flags and signs with messages about equality, and another 400 gathered in the center lawn.
Pastor Wendell Brane of Trinity Evangelical Church began his talk with his wife, Terry, at his side.
"This is what a biblical marriage looks like," Brane said, as the crowd surrounding the podium erupted applause. "One man, one wife."
Brane said the Bible describes marriage as heterosexual, monogamous and committed.
"The teachings of Jesus all speak with one voice, telling that us that marriage is between one man and one woman," he said.
Issues of polygamy, same-sex marriage and no-fault divorce undermine the institution of marriage, Brane said.
"They must all be condemned from our pulpits," he said. " … We need to have the courage and the will to keep the faith and speak the truth boldly and clearly."
Rev. Peter Scaer, a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary who served as the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Arcadia, spoke to the crowd, several dozen with children, about the role marriage plays in a child's development.
"Indeed, the best gift a child can have is a mom and dad," he said.
Scaer added that although opposite-sex parents provide children the best chance to a good future, there's still plenty of blame to go around.
"We haven't treated marriage well. It's easy to father a child, but it's a lot of work to actually be a father. Our divorce rates are too high and as Christians, frankly, we haven't done much better," he said. "Without fathers, too many boys become violent; too many young men lack direction. Without fathers, too many girls lack self-esteem and as families fall apart, ever-growing government steps in to fill the void.
"Granted, we have an epidemic of fatherlessness, but same-sex marriage doesn't solve the problem. It institutionalizes it."
Scaer spoke briefly to the gay marriage and equality supporters gathered along South Clinton Street, saying that he and his fellow Christians harbor no ill will toward them individually.
"We understand the difficulties of life. As fallen creatures, we worship a God of grace, mercy and peace," he said. "He said this is not about hate. That's too easy. Our grandparents believed in traditional marriage and they weren't haters."
Throughout most of the rally, Glenna Jehl, a Fort Wayne Community Schools board member, and Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries stood among the supporters of traditional marriage.
Across the lawn, Jack Ellsworth carried a sign and a horse with a rainbow tail attached to a pole as he shouted at cars passing by, encouraging them to honk in support.
His sign read "If I like it, I should be allowed to put a ring on it," referencing lyrics to a popular song called "Single Ladies" performed by singer Beyoncé Knowles.
Next to him, Jon Maroney of Woodburn, held a sign that read "Being gay is not an abomination – bigotry is."
"I'm here today for love," Ellsworth said. "I'm in support of equal rights and equal love."
Ellsworth, of Fort Wayne, said he views the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA as a sign that Americans want change.
"People want to be respected for who they are and who they love," he said.
Ellsworth said many drivers on South Clinton Street had stopped to give a thumbs-up or to honk their horns in support of the Rally for Equality.
Supporters, including members of Fort Wayne Pride and Fort Wayne Equality lined the streets, some wearing colorful outfits and others shouting and waving to passers-by.
Thaddeus Gerardot, founder of Fort Wayne Equality, stood among the supporters, waving a flag with a rainbow pattern as cars drove by.
Gerardot, of Fort Wayne, described the change that's taken place since he was a young gay man, waiting for the "right moment" to come out of the closet.
"Back then, I was in the closet, and I grew up hearing all of these really negative things about being gay and homosexuality," he said. "This message wasn't out there. There wasn't this positive support."
Gerardot said he hopes rallies like Monday's encourage gay individuals to support the cause and not fear that they will be criticized for their beliefs.
"Right now, especially in our state, we need to have these conversations," he said. "Because there may come a time soon when people need to choose on a ballot (which side they support) and we need them to see there are two sides to this."
NEWS SENTINEL text:
On the south lawn, an even larger group surrounded a podium where speakers from local churches discussed marriage, the Bible and the role of marriage in religion.
Both groups met on the grounds of the courthouse Monday in response to last week's Supreme Court decision about the Defense of Marriage Act.
A chorus of "Jesus Loves Me" by the Rally for Equality group was met with "God Bless America" from the Stand Up for Marriage Rally supporters.
Onlookers, some with small children in tow, watched from the background, taking in the sight of local residents reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act.
On Wednesday, the court struck down a key part of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, declaring that gay couples married in states where it is legal must receive the same federal health, tax, Social Security and other benefits that heterosexual couples receive.
Police provided crowd estimates of roughly 600 people – 200 stood along Main and Clinton streets, some with rainbow flags and signs with messages about equality, and another 400 gathered in the center lawn.
Pastor Wendell Brane of Trinity Evangelical Church began his talk with his wife, Terry, at his side.
"This is what a biblical marriage looks like," Brane said, as the crowd surrounding the podium erupted applause. "One man, one wife."
Brane said the Bible describes marriage as heterosexual, monogamous and committed.
"The teachings of Jesus all speak with one voice, telling that us that marriage is between one man and one woman," he said.
Issues of polygamy, same-sex marriage and no-fault divorce undermine the institution of marriage, Brane said.
"They must all be condemned from our pulpits," he said. " … We need to have the courage and the will to keep the faith and speak the truth boldly and clearly."
Rev. Peter Scaer, a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary who served as the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Arcadia, spoke to the crowd, several dozen with children, about the role marriage plays in a child's development.
"Indeed, the best gift a child can have is a mom and dad," he said.
Scaer added that although opposite-sex parents provide children the best chance to a good future, there's still plenty of blame to go around.
"We haven't treated marriage well. It's easy to father a child, but it's a lot of work to actually be a father. Our divorce rates are too high and as Christians, frankly, we haven't done much better," he said. "Without fathers, too many boys become violent; too many young men lack direction. Without fathers, too many girls lack self-esteem and as families fall apart, ever-growing government steps in to fill the void.
"Granted, we have an epidemic of fatherlessness, but same-sex marriage doesn't solve the problem. It institutionalizes it."
Scaer spoke briefly to the gay marriage and equality supporters gathered along South Clinton Street, saying that he and his fellow Christians harbor no ill will toward them individually.
"We understand the difficulties of life. As fallen creatures, we worship a God of grace, mercy and peace," he said. "He said this is not about hate. That's too easy. Our grandparents believed in traditional marriage and they weren't haters."
Throughout most of the rally, Glenna Jehl, a Fort Wayne Community Schools board member, and Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries stood among the supporters of traditional marriage.
Across the lawn, Jack Ellsworth carried a sign and a horse with a rainbow tail attached to a pole as he shouted at cars passing by, encouraging them to honk in support.
His sign read "If I like it, I should be allowed to put a ring on it," referencing lyrics to a popular song called "Single Ladies" performed by singer Beyoncé Knowles.
Next to him, Jon Maroney of Woodburn, held a sign that read "Being gay is not an abomination – bigotry is."
"I'm here today for love," Ellsworth said. "I'm in support of equal rights and equal love."
Ellsworth, of Fort Wayne, said he views the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA as a sign that Americans want change.
"People want to be respected for who they are and who they love," he said.
Ellsworth said many drivers on South Clinton Street had stopped to give a thumbs-up or to honk their horns in support of the Rally for Equality.
Supporters, including members of Fort Wayne Pride and Fort Wayne Equality lined the streets, some wearing colorful outfits and others shouting and waving to passers-by.
Thaddeus Gerardot, founder of Fort Wayne Equality, stood among the supporters, waving a flag with a rainbow pattern as cars drove by.
Gerardot, of Fort Wayne, described the change that's taken place since he was a young gay man, waiting for the "right moment" to come out of the closet.
"Back then, I was in the closet, and I grew up hearing all of these really negative things about being gay and homosexuality," he said. "This message wasn't out there. There wasn't this positive support."
Gerardot said he hopes rallies like Monday's encourage gay individuals to support the cause and not fear that they will be criticized for their beliefs.
"Right now, especially in our state, we need to have these conversations," he said. "Because there may come a time soon when people need to choose on a ballot (which side they support) and we need them to see there are two sides to this."
NEWS SENTINEL text:
quality supporters rally near Allen County Courthouse
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 8:17 am
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Holding signs saying “legalize love,” “with liberty and justice for all,” and “stop scriptural violence," same-sex marriage supporters attended the Gathering of Equality on Monday on the corner of Calhoun and Main streets in response to Shepherds United's rally for traditional marriage in Courthouse Green.
With a permit for a silent demonstration on the sidewalk, supporters were donned with colorful signs, clothing, decorations, flags and more.
Thaddeus Gerardot, organizer of Fort Wayne Equality and a marriage-equality supporter, waved a rainbow pride flag.
Gerardot, a Fort Wayne native, attended Catholic school in Fort Wayne his whole student life. At the age of 20, Gerardot said, “he came out.”
Now, years later, Gerardot has been increasingly passionate about the discussion on equal rights - nationally and statewide.
“An amendment to Indiana's constitution should never be put in place to single out a certain group of people,” he said.
“Really, we need to talk about this as a society and as a state. Should we protect these people? We are real people. Several states have had this discussion. Why are we going the opposite way than other states? We really need to look at that. It's the national conversation and a state conversation,” he said.
It's not surprising that protection of rights was a top priority for supporters at the rally, but no matter the level of passion and first-hand experience, many people stopped out just to make a difference.
Deacon Lee Norris of the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America and Archbishop Peter Robert Zahrt of the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America said they came out to support marriage equality because they believe that Jesus was very welcoming and understanding.
“Jesus attempted to make it clear that Jesus' kingdom is for everyone,” Zahrt said. “It doesn't do any good to squelch people's freedom of speech, but I would hope that people can listen more.”
Both Norris and Zahrt believe this is not an issue of religion, but of civil rights.
“No matter what your beliefs are, this is a civil rights issue. No matter how you minimalize a group of people, you minimalize everyone. As s church, we are to love everyone, but as a nation, we are to be an accepting and affirming nation also, and I don't see this happening here,” said Norris.
ANOTHER NS ARTICLE TEXT:
Fort Wayne rally calls for traditional marriage protection
More than 400 attend religious assembly
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 7:55 am
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“The battle is on for the soul of this country,” the Rev. David Mary Engo said to the crowd of more than 400.
Led by members of coalition group Shepherds United, the rally Monday afternoon on the Allen County Courthouse lawn addressed marriage's role in society, particularly in light of U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.
“Our liberty, as Christians, is at stake and is being lost,” Engo said. “We need to be active, we need to be involved and we cannot back down. We cannot back up. We cannot shut up. We must proclaim the truth in season and out of season, and my brothers and sisters, we are out of season.”
Engo, of the Franciscan Brothers Minor, was one of nine different speakers who took to the podium to share different aspects of a similar argument: marriage between members of the same sex is wrong and attempts to redefine marriage are perilous for society, and ultimately, unpleasing to God.
Formed in January, Shepherds United is made up of more than 120 Trinitarian Christian pastors, priests, and ministers and seeks to “reclaim humanity's inherent worth by defending innocent human life, traditional marriage and religious liberty,” according to its website. (shepherdsunited.org).
Liz Brown, Allen County Republican Party precinct chair, said to the crowd that the right to marry isn't explicitly stated in the U.S. Constitution. She also evoked the Declaration of Independence, saying that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
“Thus, we must speak, and be heard,” she said, “so that those in government understand exactly to what we will consent.”
Much of the speakers' words throughout the rally drew applause and cheers from the crowd. Supporters of same-sex marriage stood on the sidewalk on the outskirts of Courthouse Green. A few of those supporters were scattered in the traditional marriage crowd, standing silently, letting their signs speak for them.
On a bench a few dozen feet from the podium sat Connie Clauss and Colin Andrews, both of Fort Wayne. Clauss came specifically for the rally, while Andrews took in the messages while eating lunch.
“I was a member of this group for more than 40 years,” Clauss said, nodding toward those assembled on the green. “I had to choose between my belief system and my worldly, life experiences.”
Andrews said he leans more toward those on the grass than the pavement, but that he can understand the viewpoint of marriage equality supporters. It's a crucial piece of understanding that Andrews said was missing from the rally, one that would serve the two groups well.
Clauss compared homosexuals' current struggle for equality to the women's rights movement.
“This is just one more group of people who are trying to exercise their rights,” she said.
Rally speakers argued the counter, while saying they still maintain a love for those who disagreed with them.
“For those who take an opposing position, we love you,” Pastor Otha Aden of Southern Heights Baptist Church said. “We're not here to fight you. We're here to let you know that God created you for that loving relationship of a husband and a wife in a family relationship.”
Bria Warren, 14, a home-schooled student standing in the audience agreed.
“We do love gay-marriage advocates,” Warren said. “And if we do love them, we need to stand up and try and help them, which is what we're trying to do today.”
Though she said she does not have any gay friends and hasn't had to directly confront someone who opposes her viewpoint, she still sometimes finds it a challenge to stand up for her beliefs.
“I think Christians and traditional marriage advocates are viewed as haters and intolerant, and it can be hard when everywhere we go, when we try to stand for our values, being accused of hating people and not loving and not living up to what the Bible says to do, which is loving your neighbor.”
After the rally, Ginny Perkins of Fort Wayne said she believes same-sex couples should receive the financial benefits that heterosexual couples do, but that calling their union "marriage" is an overstep.
“Marriage is about the preservation of the species,” Perkins said. “To say that a male and male or a female and a female together make a marriage is nonsense.”
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