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Trying to Make A Little Change

October 25, 2010October 28, 2010 John Administrative Council, bigotry, homophobia, Palma Ceia, Suicide, Tampa, Teens, United Methodist

two Sunday’s ago, I was teaching my Sunday School class (as I’ve done a number of times), and took a few minutes at the end of the class to deliver the following statement. I have been amazed at the outpouring of concern and support, and a number of them are willing to attend the Council meeting with me in November. I will reintroduce the resolution leaving out the section about trying reasonably to deal only with other organizations with similar statements. The council members previously used this as their primary objection.

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Daily Ramblings – July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009July 1, 2009 John Baby, Bedwell, court, Frivilous Law Suits, Lawyers, McTear, Murder, Pigs, rain, Sheriff, Tampa, Traffic

From yesterday, we’ve got a “pig” traffic tie up out in Pasco County, and today we’ve got rain, rain, and more rain, and do you know what one calls 1,000 lawyers on the bottom of the ocean?

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A Resolution on Social Justice for My Methodist Church

June 24, 2008February 2, 2010 John Homosexuality, Non-discrimination, Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, Race, Racism, Sexual Orientation, Social Justice, Tampa

I have prepared a resolution on social justice to be introduced at the next meeting of the Administrative Board of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church here in Tampa. It will create an inclusive statement of non-discrimination. However, it goes a bit further. In an on-line conversation I had with a new acquaintance, he made a statement that caught my interest. He said, “People don’t have to pay a price for discrimination against gay people.” I believe this is a true statement. You can’t really change how people feel, but you can change how they behave in public through laws and through action. People who make racists statements pay a price. If they are business owner, they may be boycotted by people who don’t beleive in racism. At work, they may be ostricized, and it can affect their potential opportunities. But for the most part, people don’t pay a price for discriminating against homosexuals. My resolution requires the church to put its money where its mouth is.

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A Fare Fair Weekend

February 20, 2006 John Birthdays, Family, Food, Friends, fun, Movies, State Fair, Tampa, Weekend

While I posted movie reviews (Date Movie, The Pink Panther), there has not been much else posted lately. I had a pretty bad couple of days related to work and my profession at the end of last week. I have also been busy with work, and the social calendar has been pretty full.

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Sunday Afternoon Update — Wilma

October 23, 2005October 23, 2005 John afternoon, fl, florida, hurricane, rain, storm, sunday, Tampa, tropical, update, wilma, wind, winds

It is amazingly quiet here today. As of 4pm there is no wind, and while it has been overcast all day, we have yet to have even a drop of rain.

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