tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post2531092718096364421..comments2023-04-14T09:58:02.375-04:00Comments on The Secret Life of the American Witch: Witchy Wednesday: Honor and GullibilityAlexis Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145923777596112574noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-88011768408911420532015-06-25T12:14:00.846-04:002015-06-25T12:14:00.846-04:00Anne, thank you for sharing your perspective. Sinc...Anne, thank you for sharing your perspective. Since you don't know her, it's interesting to see how you perceive what she wrote. From my perspective, as I think is the case for most people, I take into consideration her writing style, other posts she's made, etc... when inferring context. <br /><br />I'm also disappointed that she blamed the local Presbyterian church. She claims she's been harassed by them in the past, and yet there is no evidence of that. Given that they are extremely supportive of the LGBT community, it's a defamatory statement. I grew up in the Presbyterian church. They are progressive and modern in their practices. Back in the 70's, we had women ministers. She chose the wrong church to lay that kind of blame on, and she was sloppy by writing in the same unique style she uses naturally. <br /><br />That said, I also have to lay blame upon those in the press and on social media who jumped at a chance to blame the Christians for beating up on a widow who is LGBT without stopping for a moment to think that she may not be on the level, particularly after that waitress incident a couple of years' ago.<br /><br />The internet is a useful tool and a great social meeting place. But, as in the offline world, don't believe everything you think or see.Alexis Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145923777596112574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-90973149750783746242015-06-25T10:37:27.358-04:002015-06-25T10:37:27.358-04:00I agree that when you put it that way, that it was...I agree that when you put it that way, that it was to "spite" the neighbor, it seems very petty. But honestly, when I read her plea, I didn't read it that way. I read it as an encouragement to all those who couldn't be open in an unaccepting community. A way to make her home visibly friendly, and taking a stand for LGBTQ people in the community.<br /><br />I didn't give her any money, because I really can't afford to help someone decorate their home when I'm trying hard just to keep my own going. But I didn't view it as spiteful (though I can see why someone would).<br /><br />My biggest issue is that whenever someone lies, the next person with a genuine need or issue, will face more doubt. And at a time when we, as Pagans, are finding more acceptance and a greater ability to be open, this will only further the notion that we don't have ethics.<br /><br />I have no patience for people who lie and cheat. And while I'm supremely grateful that she wasn't being harassed, I'm equally disappointed in her decision to manufacture hatred. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667772171360379262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-75651332047134176422015-06-24T20:09:04.015-04:002015-06-24T20:09:04.015-04:00If indeed the liar lies, the lies will be known, f...If indeed the liar lies, the lies will be known, for all the fools that gave, go give the exact amount to the local LGBT shelter. There your dollars and rainbows are better spent. I am VERY disappointed with the LGBT that contributed to this garbage. it was a note. A poorly written one at that. There was NO harm to her or her yard. There are many LGBT youth that right now, this very moment are in real danger, and those dollars could have saved their lives. LGBT youth matter more than rainbows dammit!Elijah Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647893085865912606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-32018596958027608062015-06-24T14:21:49.719-04:002015-06-24T14:21:49.719-04:00This type of thing is what furthers hate. Lies, th...This type of thing is what furthers hate. Lies, the response by the communities, and also by the money given. It was given in the spirit of spite, no different than the bakery against homosexuality. It isn't love that makes the world go round, it is hate. Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760745132228809865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-73262436025788493272015-06-24T13:14:35.879-04:002015-06-24T13:14:35.879-04:00I just can't wrap my head around itI just can't wrap my head around itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786020198166894767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-90197004881879818812015-06-24T13:02:55.492-04:002015-06-24T13:02:55.492-04:00I couldn't agree more, Sharon!I couldn't agree more, Sharon!Alexis Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145923777596112574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7329352102193275243.post-11801444219580382802015-06-24T12:56:51.043-04:002015-06-24T12:56:51.043-04:00The sad thing is that it makes me doubt all intern...The sad thing is that it makes me doubt all internet fundraisers, now, unless I really know the person and the situation. Such manipulation and lying!Sharon Rawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737437259420212462noreply@blogger.com