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WillParkinson

(16,862 posts)
Mon Apr 16, 2012, 08:54 AM Apr 2012

This one has it all! Gays Kiss Outside Muslim Protest Of Atheists Convention

AUSTRALIA: Gays Kiss Outside Muslim Protest Of Atheists Convention

While a crowd of Muslims protested outside a Melbourne convention for atheists, JMG reader Gregory kissed his partner as abuse rained down. From his blog:

Michael and I spent the weekend a the Global Atheist Convention, our minds have been stimulated and pushed in all sorts of directions. It was simply brilliant. During the lunch break a small group of Islamic fundamentalist appeared to tell us that we were wrong and atheism is a cancer. The crowd responded with jeers and chants, surrounded the Muslims and engaged in a change of ideas. Security guards circled them creating a small barrier between the two groups. One woman threw herself against the protesters and was jostled away. My partner Michael and I took advantage of the moment to kiss in front of the group. We understand that in some Islamic states gay people are persecuted and executed for their sexuality. It was an ideal opportunity to challenge the notion of acceptance and tolerance. As we began kissing, the Muslims began chanting, "Burn in hell."

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/04/australia-gays-kiss-outside-muslim.html

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This one has it all! Gays Kiss Outside Muslim Protest Of Atheists Convention (Original Post) WillParkinson Apr 2012 OP
... further, the Westminster Baptist Church protested the gay kiss and the Hell's Angels .... Scuba Apr 2012 #1
hehe Marrah_G Apr 2012 #2
...while wearing leopard skin coats and holding solid ivory seal clubs.... n/t n2doc Apr 2012 #3
LOL!! Bravo! nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #4
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
1. ... further, the Westminster Baptist Church protested the gay kiss and the Hell's Angels ....
Mon Apr 16, 2012, 09:06 AM
Apr 2012

... protested the WBC. Barely noticed was MADD protesting the Hell's Angels and NORML protesting in support of MADD. Way off in the corner was 1966 Mitt Romney protesting FOR the Viet Nam War.

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