tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post4021741118313907413..comments2023-05-02T04:17:09.271-07:00Comments on [Un] Closeted Pastor: PrideCeciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10812791378130572065noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-30358376069069668902007-06-12T18:22:00.000-07:002007-06-12T18:22:00.000-07:00I plan on being in NYC for the Pride parade. Actu...I plan on being in NYC for the Pride parade. Actually, I plan on riding my motorcycle in the parade. I think the guys get to follow Dykes on Bikes. That's the usual line up. My friend Antonio wants to go with me. He wants to wear hot pants. I told him "No Way", you'll end up burning your legs on he exhaust pipes. Somebody has to think safely.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623709712119761741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-5649068345025873052007-06-11T21:32:00.000-07:002007-06-11T21:32:00.000-07:00Okay - at the risk of making Calvin whirl in his g...Okay - at the risk of making Calvin whirl in his grave (didn't he say something about pride?) I am proud to know you -- albeit via blog world -- and your family should be exceedingly proud of you and you should be so proud of yourself for developing into such an awesome pastor. And God is so proud . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-32465626505441141772007-06-11T18:28:00.000-07:002007-06-11T18:28:00.000-07:00Cecelia, This is a lovely post and I'm glad you we...Cecelia, This is a lovely post and I'm glad you went. And I hate to tell you, because I've never seen you bother with this sort of thing, but you've been <A HREF="http://wildprecious.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">tagged</A>.laurajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807633102907921517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-19217200560383661202007-06-11T17:16:00.000-07:002007-06-11T17:16:00.000-07:00Beautiful post. There are some feminist theologian...Beautiful post. <BR/><BR/>There are some feminist theologians who say that often the greatest sin for women is not pride, rather it's not thining of themselves as highly as they ought--as children of God, made in the image of God. I tend to agree with them. I think we could all use a little pride, in the dignified sense.Carol Howard Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161717607331881155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-75860077617078610522007-06-11T11:04:00.000-07:002007-06-11T11:04:00.000-07:00Cecilia, this is a lovely reflection on "pride" an...Cecilia, this is a lovely reflection on "pride" and its several meanings.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, the use of the word "pride" as in "gay pride" embodies a hint of irony? I don't know, and who am I to say? I'm just a straight old bird.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-63515289200140785732007-06-11T06:12:00.000-07:002007-06-11T06:12:00.000-07:00i had never thought of the definition of pride so ...i had never thought of the definition of pride so much...thank you for making my brain move this morningLittleMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178617028863825445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-3503239853659902832007-06-10T16:31:00.000-07:002007-06-10T16:31:00.000-07:00Hmmmm....wonderful post. As someone both in and ou...Hmmmm....wonderful post. As someone both in and out of my own personal closet, I have never participated in pride events beyond those at the institutions where I've worked. And come to think of it, all of those were before I found myself sliding on the continuum from purely straight to, well, less than/more than straight. Perhaps one day I too will be able to appreciate the word, the event, and pure internal and external acceptance. Thank you for your always beautiful posts.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604631581219462834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-3448000783735676152007-06-09T19:51:00.000-07:002007-06-09T19:51:00.000-07:00I echo the uncomfortable reaction to the word "pri...I echo the uncomfortable reaction to the word "pride", but I am in complete agreement with the intent of Pride events (i.e., you and I are just fine the way we were creted). However, very often, IMHO, Pride events seem to emphasize aspects of LGBT "sub-culture" that emphasize our differences and not what we have in common with the "real world". I guess that's the hard, every day work for us. <BR/><BR/>But, it is a party! The first Pride parade I attended after coming out was a hoot! Of course, I was completely unware of "Dykes on Bikes".KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701224049914946896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-68352502598327387162007-06-09T18:26:00.000-07:002007-06-09T18:26:00.000-07:00The concept of pride is a challenging one for any ...The concept of pride is a challenging one for any Christian, but I would imagine it to be more challenging when faced with the particular tension of feeling you have to hide a big part of who you are. Excellent, thought provoking post.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11641264346663533706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-73003056232811192222007-06-09T15:42:00.000-07:002007-06-09T15:42:00.000-07:00CeciliaI was going to say, "You go, girl," but it ...Cecilia<BR/><BR/>I was going to say, "You go, girl," but it seems the event has already happened. I'm glad you had a great day. Keep going.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>Miltondon't eat alonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407613063346798197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-67546150867428927062007-06-09T13:52:00.000-07:002007-06-09T13:52:00.000-07:00Thanks, both of you, for your good wishes. Lisa, n...Thanks, both of you, for your good wishes. Lisa, no, not out-out. Just trying not to not do anything I'd like to do. (Beloved and I save kissing on the lips for... non public occasions. See Festival! post...).<BR/><BR/>It was fun. We (Beloved, my daughter and I) participated in the Time Warp, saw a great show by three lovely drag queens, and donned stickers that say "God made me perfect."<BR/><BR/>It was lovely.<BR/><BR/>Pax, C.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812791378130572065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-17035483740839300842007-06-09T13:24:00.000-07:002007-06-09T13:24:00.000-07:00Oh, my! Cecelia, are you "coming out" this month t...Oh, my! Cecelia, are you "coming out" this month then?? Or will you maintain the stance of a "supporter"? (Which I could certainly understand.) A word to the wise: If you kiss Beloved on the lips during these events, you're definitely "out," hon! {grin}<BR/><BR/>I've been a lesbian since before I even knew there was such a word, and I agree with you: "gay pride" always strikes me as not exactly the right phrase. But ... it's the one we're stuck with, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the festivities.Lisa Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881671380217888810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538801849812784311.post-87307909513845803842007-06-09T13:10:00.000-07:002007-06-09T13:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for this lovely discussion of 'pride'. I th...Thanks for this lovely discussion of 'pride'. I think of it as being proud to be who I am, all of what that is -- but I'm still using that third definition you quoted.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your Pride!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469586369675197872noreply@blogger.com