Boycott Launched Against McDonald's Over Ties to Homosexual Group

free2b »

Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:26 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

According to AFA’s 2005 IRS 990 (its tax return), founder Donald E. Wildmon received about $110,000 with benefits, plus over $30,000 in expense account and other allowances -- including a housing allowance of over $31,000. AFA president Tim Wildmon got about $100,000, and the organization’s secretary, Forrest Daniels, received slightly more than $80,000.




The organization gives ‘scholarships’ to any full time employee at ‘any accredited college or university,’ which added up to about $54,000 in scholarships. As the blog Kevin’s Space pointed out on March 30, “the kids of these people get their university education paid for, with funds that are donated, supposed to fight for the family. But it is clear the people who benefit are the Wildmon family.”




AFA’s tax return also revealed that it paid over $26,000 to Neal Clement (Wildmon’s son-in-law), while at the same time it held stock in a company represented by him, the FSC Securities Corporation. . . . Kevin’s Space [also] reported . . .”Their [AFA’s] 2003 return states that they [held] just over $1.6 million worth of stock in FSC Securities Corporation. They also paid $33,000 to the LTD Computer Services, which is owned and operated by Larry Durham (Wildmon’s brother-in-law). [italics added]

Boycott Launched Against McDonald's Over Ties to Homosexual Group

free2b »

Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:46 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 2

wbmoore,
Thanks for pointing that out - I guess I'll have to avoid Chick-fil-a and have more McSkillet burritos.

Congress Draws Criticism Over First Pro-Gay Caucus

free2b »

Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:10 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Interesting article, which I edited for space, but you can read the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111663.php

Using scanning technology, researchers in Sweden found that the brains of gay men and women were wired differently to the brains of heterosexual people of the same sex, but were similar to the brains of heterosexual people that were of the opposite sex to them. Thus a gay man's brain was in some ways more like the brain of a heterosexual woman than a heterosexual man, and the brain of a gay or lesbian woman was more like that of a heterosexual man than a heterosexual woman.

The authors concluded that the brains of homosexual subjects demonstrated "sex-atypical cerebral asymmetry and functional connections". These differences could not be explained simply by "learned effects", and they suggested a "linkage to neurobiological entities".

A cognitive biology expert told BBC News that he believed these brain differences were decided early in the development of the fetus. There was no longer any argument, "if you are gay, you are born gay," he said.

Same-Sex 'Marriage' Rush Hits California

free2b »

Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:10 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 2

Interesting article, which I edited for space, but you can read the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111663.php

Using scanning technology, researchers in Sweden found that the brains of gay men and women were wired differently to the brains of heterosexual people of the same sex, but were similar to the brains of heterosexual people that were of the opposite sex to them. Thus a gay man's brain was in some ways more like the brain of a heterosexual woman than a heterosexual man, and the brain of a gay or lesbian woman was more like that of a heterosexual man than a heterosexual woman.

The authors concluded that the brains of homosexual subjects demonstrated "sex-atypical cerebral asymmetry and functional connections". These differences could not be explained simply by "learned effects", and they suggested a "linkage to neurobiological entities".

A cognitive biology expert told BBC News that he believed these brain differences were decided early in the development of the fetus. There was no longer any argument, "if you are gay, you are born gay," he said.

Pro-Gay Activists Move to Stop Calif. Marriage Measure

free2b »

Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:09 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Interesting article, which I edited for space, but you can read the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111663.php

Using scanning technology, researchers in Sweden found that the brains of gay men and women were wired differently to the brains of heterosexual people of the same sex, but were similar to the brains of heterosexual people that were of the opposite sex to them. Thus a gay man's brain was in some ways more like the brain of a heterosexual woman than a heterosexual man, and the brain of a gay or lesbian woman was more like that of a heterosexual man than a heterosexual woman.

The authors concluded that the brains of homosexual subjects demonstrated "sex-atypical cerebral asymmetry and functional connections". These differences could not be explained simply by "learned effects", and they suggested a "linkage to neurobiological entities".

A cognitive biology expert told BBC News that he believed these brain differences were decided early in the development of the fetus. There was no longer any argument, "if you are gay, you are born gay," he said.

Christian Groups Praise Ruling Denying Visitation to Gay Ex-Partner

free2b »

Fri May 23, 2008 10:56 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Danged activist judgesw at it again!

Obama Tries to Reassure Jewish Voters

free2b »

Fri May 23, 2008 10:51 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

This headline should have read "Obama reassures Jewish voters." By all accounts that are not trying to undermine the Senator, he succeded.

Louisiana 'Academic Freedom' Bill Advances to House Floor

free2b »

Fri May 23, 2008 10:48 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

"Creation is another possibility and there are others."

There are also the possibilities of Zeus being the great creator and many, many others. Do you feel that they should all be given equal access to science classes?

McCain Rejects Pastor's Endorsement

free2b »

Fri May 23, 2008 12:05 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

More proof that religion and politics should never (NEVER) be mixed.

Research Explores 'Evangelical Intelligentsia'

free2b »

Fri May 23, 2008 10:12 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

I flagged my self to make a spelling correction.

"The beginning of any education is the fear of the Lord."
This is the epitome of nonsense and the root of the problem regarding the way "evangelicals" are viewed in the broader world. The true beginning of education is a willingness to accept that there may be more than what one already knows (or believes). This applies equally to religeous and non-religeous learning.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 4:05 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Quecat (?!?) -
The only ones who are getting "special rights" are the heterosexuals.

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 3:34 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

BTW - I do appreciate having a true discussion and exchange of ideas - even if we don't see eye to eye- much more than the more... animated exchanges I sometimes see. Thanks.

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 3:30 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

MuggleBorn-
lol on the first part. I suppose in the larger view, one would have to also assume that an ever growing population is a good thing... a position that I don't share.

And at the risk of opening another topic, there is research supporting the idea that an increase of one's gene's can be perpetuated by having a gay or lesbian sibling. NOT as an incestous partner, but as an additional helper and provider.

Furthermore, (and possibly another topic!) allowing gay and lesbian couples to adopt can offer much by way of providing for children that no one else has bothered to care for.

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 3:10 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

MuggleBorn,
The incest point is an interesting one. The reasoning for that, as I understand, is the increased probability of negative genetic traits being enhanced in the offspring of such a union. What I find most intriguing is that incest would obviously fit in more nicely with the 'be fruitful' scenario so many fundamentalists insist on interjecting into the equality argument. As would polygamy, though not polyandry.

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 2:43 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

Freedom and liberty may reign in this country after all! god bless California!

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 1:18 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

muggle-
Where Chicago says:
"I'm merely saying this to make a point: And that is obviously that you cannot build laws on religious beliefs as they vary by religion and faith," I believe the reasoning is made clear. The point is in fact that religeous belief should be held seperate from the law because the law covers many different belief systems.

California's Top Court to Rule on Gay 'Marriage'

free2b »

Thu May 15, 2008 11:42 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Let's hope that California willonce and for all approve the full and equal treatment of all of it's citizens.

Obama Promises to 'Usher' Gay Employment Bill

free2b »

Tue May 13, 2008 10:03 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 3

star2 - keep your religeon out of my government as the U.S. constitution indicates. Otherwise, I will continue to fight for my equality and fair treatment in ALL respects. That includes my right to be open and truthful about who I am in public.

Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Marriage

free2b »

Mon May 12, 2008 9:55 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 4

ifeelfine - Fair enough - and consistant with what I meant. The bible is not to be taken literally.

Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Marriage

free2b »

Mon May 12, 2008 7:03 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 3

Oh, FYI - yes, I am in a stable, long term, committed relationship that would lead to marriage if I lived in a civilised country.