Christina Engela Quotes
Apathy.The reason you may wake up one day being not only a 2nd class citizen, but a criminal because of who you are - and then wonder why 'somebody' didn't do something when there was still time?
Some mommies and daddies find it hard to acceptKids who are different to the normal set.
But not all kids are exactly the same, Even when they share the same name.
Some kids are both or neitherAnd don't want to have to choose, either.
Some kids also think it makes them coolWhen they pick on other kids, being cruel.
Knowing who you are is more valuable than having ten 'friends' who don't even know who they are, but who judge you anyway.
Make sure you date someone who always makes you want to dance, with or without music.
Other kids are kids almost just like you - it's true.Other kids are kids too, but there's no other you, but YOU!
If we refuse to accept knowledge because it frightens us, we will never grow. If we give in to fear, we will never outgrow hatred
Human rights protection laws typically come under attack from those who made these laws necessary to begin with.
Those who object to human rights protection laws typically do so because they want to be above those laws.
Not being allowed to persecute someone else in the name of your religion does NOT equate to religious persecution.
Knowledge and education are the key to this human tragedy which is a bonfire of hate fueled by ignorance.
Everybody is unique and different. Nobody is the same as anyone else. there is no 'normal' - it is a lie taught to us by a system so flawed that it is threatened by the awesome diversity of nature.
Everybody should be equal in a democracy - that is the nature of a democracy.
How in any way does EQUALITY with other people equate to 'religious persecution'? Does the survival of a religion depend on the vilification and desecration of the humanity of others?
It should be made clear that religious freedom DOES NOT include the right to persecute others, nor the right to take away their humanity and equal treatment before the law.
Documentary evidence says where there is smoke there is fire, be it holy smoke or otherwise.
Nobody can take your faith away form you. Faith is something you have to lose for yourself.
It seems to me that wherever religion and politics mix in one body, fascist values - and not 'family values' - rear their ugly head.
Christians believe their God gave us all free will - strange that for over 2000 years, they have tried to take that choice away.
16 days of activism? I don't know about you folks, but I'm an activist every single day.
Those who meet objections to their forcing their religion on others with cries of 'Show respect!' clearly have no grasp of irony.
Only the living can learn from their mistakes.
You can pass any law you like to make 'criminals' of those you don't like and then justify it with whatever stupid reasoning that appeals to you. Is that rule of law - or tyranny?
The Doktor was an old man. When he was a kid, his Dad bought him a chemistry set. He never played with silly putty like the other kids. The first time he lost his eyebrows he was only five.
It is interesting how - depending on the person in power - our LGBT issues are either right at the top of the list - or right at the very bottom. And almost always for exactly the wrong reasons.
The house was safe again, although a little bit more untidy, but at least Vluffy didn’t have to worry about big nasty two headed roaches chasing him down the hall anymore.
Well… er -”“Expecting a rescue is beyond hope under the circumstances!” Sam Barthoff, Mayor of Atro City, interrupted grimly, throwing up his hands in hopelessness. “Hopeless!
It would seem that the right to equality and human rights is far more an exclusive thing than an inclusive thing.
While EQUALITY means no more 'previously disadvantaged' it also means that there should be no 'currently disadvantaged' to replace them.
Advanced weaponry, victories in battle and space travel do not an advanced species or civilization make.
The religious right sees every group trying to achieve equality with them as a threat, because obviously if they become equal to them, THEY won't be able to abuse their human rights anymore.
But it’s a hundred and twelve years old!” He protested.“She still works pretty good.” Deire maintained. “Stardrive gets a mite twitchy at warp 4, but that’s just a dodgy plasma injector.
Isn't unconditional love supposed to work both ways? How can we expect unconditional love for ourselves if we are not willing to grant others the same mercy?
They run, they touch, they learn, they play, They listen, they work hard at growing all day.
Just saying "I love you" can mean the difference between nothing and everything. Some people say it while they stab the person they say it to - some say it to the one holding the knife.
How do YOU know what God meant? Did he whisper into your ear? Did he put the knife in your heart? Did he put a gun in your hand?
Slavery of the heart, oh Love - a prisoner of will thou art - proof that love, while blissful, can oft also be Hell. Demonstrative definition thou art, that love can be strategic as well!
If you hate others in the name of God, you should be looking within to see where it stopped being about God and where it started being about YOU.
If I want religion, I know where to look for it - and if for example I don't want it, then why should it be forced on me in media and public spaces?
So, show the world, make it seeYou are you, and I am me.
When something hurts them, they weep.By night, they rest, they sleep
