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Obama ‘proud’ to have homosexual band march in inaugural parade
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.- President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden have officially invited the Lesbian and Gay Band Association to march in the Inaugural Parade. One of the association’s web sites reports that the group will also march in September as part of the homosexual “Southern Decadence” festival infamous for its public lewd acts. The Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA) is a network of lesbian and gay bands comprised of concert and marching bands from various American cities. According to a December 10 press release from the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the group’s appearance in the Inaugural Parade on January 20 will mark the first time an “openly LGBT group” has been invited to participate. "I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade," said President-elect Obama. "These organizations embody the best of our nation's history, diversity and commitment to service. Vice President-elect Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade." The main web site of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association hosts a YouTube video reportedly showing 250 of its members marching in the 35th Annual Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village in New York City. The YouTube video, titled “Male Witch Marching Band – Halloween NYC 08,” shows a glamorously dressed man followed by two people wearing fairy costumes. They lead a band of people dressed as witches who play the song “Gimme Some Lovin’.” The marchers were attendees at the LGBA’s 2008 conference, titled “Deliciously Wicked.” “The weekend more than lived up to its name,” the web site states, noting the conference’s receptions, parades, performances, and costume ball. As of Wednesday morning, the web site for the LGBA’s 2009 conference in New Orleans, lgba2009.org, describes conference plans, saying “We will also be marching in the Southern Decadence Parade on Sunday, September 6th.” The web site reports that the LGBA conference will be held as part of Southern Decadence and Decafest. The site links to the Southern Decadence festival, which has often been targeted for protest because of its extreme indecency. In 2003, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that it had “become routine” for men to flash their genitals and perform public sex acts at the event, which bills itself as “the Gay Mardis Gras.” “The city's wildest neighborhood gets even crazier as the French Quarter is packed for the entire event,” the Southern Decadence festival’s current web site says. In its Frequently Asked Questions section, the web site tells those with “an interest in the adult film business” that a pornographic filmmaker will be in attendance. In a statement on its web site, the LGBA said its participation in the Presidential Inaugural will be “truly our chance to make history.” Organizations wishing to participate in the parade reportedly submitted an application to the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee, which assisted the Presidential Inaugural Committee in reviewing applications. Experienced military musicians evaluated the presentation skills of marching bands, musical acts, and drill teams. In total, 1,382 organizations applied to participate in the Inaugural Parade. Many of the groups approved to march in the parade are high school bands. Subscriber comments:
Published by: Harold DeLong
Kankakee, IL 08/24/2009 01:23 PM EST
Sheesh, there are a lot of awful people on this website. Bigoted, intolerant, self-righteous, judgemental and full of hate. Not the least bit Christlike, but sadly typical of the right wing Catholic/Christian ilk.
Published by: Carlo
Belgium 02/18/2009 05:26 PM EST
JESUS CHRIST said, "love one another", PERIOD.How YOU dare to blaspheme God by feeling you're so pure and so UNIQUE that you can JUDGE as him about how good or bad it is to be homosexual. If there is love, let them be. Hitler was doing harm, he attempted others lives. Gay and Lesbian they do nothing to you or anyone in this world. So STOP interfering with Jesus Christ's great will: Love One Another.
Published by: Massgopguy
Malden, MA USA 01/22/2009 10:45 AM EST
As a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus I can say with authority that we do not honor those Homosexual-Pederants with a parade. But NAMBLA marches in the Gay Pride Parades. Also what used to be called Lewd (public sex at Rest Stops by groups of Gay Men) have been deemed a "part of the Gay Lifestyle" by a MA judge and MA State Police are not allowed to interfere.
Published by: Bob
PA 01/16/2009 07:42 AM EST  Rate: Regular
Murder has always been a sin. Stealing has always been a sin. Adultery has always been a sin. Performing homosexual acts has always been a sin. Sorry, but here is the Truth. Should we change Christ's teaching to fit our lifestyles and will, or change our will and lifestyles to fit Christ's teachings? All of us, take up our cross every day.
Published by: LGBA Band member
Boston, MA 01/13/2009 08:59 PM EST
To clarify, many of the "risque" photos in this youtube "broadcast" (i.e. lingering images of men in tights and superhero outfits) were from the costume party on Halloween, which is when Delicously Wicked conference was held. Get it? The "male-witch" band (not all males) was from the same parade and it was actually the Big Apple Corps from NYC.
Published by: Kelly Sieben
San Diego, CA, USA 12/23/2008 02:45 PM EST
Why is it that some people think that all Gays support those histrionics in the parades? As a devoted Taxpayer, Physician, and altruist, this offends me very much, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that. I would also like to point out that Gays do not hate people for being Catholic or Mormon, but we don't support religious bullying through legislation... that is probably not the best way to put it, but that's what i wrote for lack of better wording. People should not try to be an expert on things that they don't know about.
Published by: Kelsieb
San Diego, CA, USA 12/22/2008 08:56 PM EST
ryryp23 wrote: "Why is it that some people think that all Catholics support those priests that were molesters? As a devoted Catholic, this offends me very much, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that. I would also like to point out that Catholics do not hate people for being gay or lesbian, but we don't support the lifestyle... that is probably not the best way to put it, but that's what i wrote for lack of better wording. People should not try to be an expert on things that they don't know about."
Thanks so much, ryryp23, for posting this. I'm a 51 year old physician who was raised Catholic and have been gay all my life. I'd like to respond: Why is it that some people think that all Gay people support those distasteful public events? As a mature, highly educated gay who has spent a lot of time doing medical missions to the third worls, and none participating in overtly sexual public activities, this offends me very much, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that. I would also like to point out that Gay people do not hate people for being Catholic or Mormon, but we don't support legislating your religion on others... that is probably not the best way to put it, but that's what i wrote for lack of better wording. People should not try to be an expert on things that they don't know about.
Published by: littlewolf
fairbanks, AK, USA 12/22/2008 08:40 PM EST
Michelle, seriously? Gays and lesbian don't have the same rights in the eyes of God as "we" do? Who is this we, or is it yourself you are speaking of?
Published by: ryryp23
IL 12/21/2008 08:07 PM EST
Why is it that some people think that all Catholics support those priests that were molesters? As a devoted Catholic, this offends me very much, and I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that. I would also like to point out that Catholics do not hate people for being gay or lesbian, but we don't support the lifestyle... that is probably not the best way to put it, but that's what i wrote for lack of better wording. People should not try to be an expert on things that they don't know about.
And in my own opinion, the GLBA playing is not a huge deal, but it may raise some issues.
Published by: Michael
Orange County, California 12/20/2008 04:06 AM EST
You Catholics preach equality, and you call this a sin? We really need these religious nut organizations to be taxed, and soon.
How about when you're "devoted" priests are accused of molestation? Hmm? Obama wants equality, he wants change. You ugly religious zealots want the same, prejudice attitudes. It's that kind of attitude that we the people are glad we don't have to listen to.
Published by: Lyn
PA 12/17/2008 05:29 PM EST Rate: Good
Pride is not an attribute according to the Bible, and homosexual sex is not just any sin but an abomination in God's eyes.
More than half of the American people voted to live in this forthcoming "changed" Obama Nation, not knowing or maybe caring about the full definition of what that change would be. I wasn't one of them. God help those who haven't already been fully turned over to reprobate minds.
Published by: CHRIS H.
EL PASO, TX, USA 12/17/2008 07:19 AM EST
I believe the one who sums it all up for everyone on Earth was The Lord, Jesus Christ.
For even he said that he came to earth not to sit with the just but to visit the poor in spirit. By being their friends, not judging, nor condemning, but showing them what more a person they can be than what was how other people treated them. If someone makes an error to be good, first jusge your thoughts and your heart. For whatever comes out of your heart will defile yourself. And if you can not show compassion, nor can not show good faith in that person who has made an error in their judgement; then you too will be judged by Him that rules over everyone. Matt. chap 5. verse 21 21 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment. But I say to you, that whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment. It is better to better that persons friend, and always be there for them. For when they will change their heart, and see their error then we can be there for them to welcome them to God.
Published by: Gina Smith
United Kingdom 12/16/2008 03:01 PM EST Rate: Good
Mike,
Perhaps you need to read up on the findings of the sexual abuse scandal, because it was in fact *homosexuals* who were the perpetrators of sexual abuse of children, according to the study conducted by the John Jay Criminal College. This goes without surprise considering the large number of homosexual priests that exist in seminaries and the fact that many of the boys molested by gay priests were post pubescent. It is homosexuals who are responsible for the sexual abuse scandal, and not well ordered heterosexual Catholic priests. For this reasons, homosexuals are no longer allowed into seminaries- and rightfully too
Published by: Mark F
Falls Church, VA 12/15/2008 04:48 PM EST
(Part II) Because a life that is lived to the letter of the law but is lacking the Spirit will not save you. This doesn't mean that we can do what we want. A life of the Spirit will be a life of sacrifice, of discretion and asceticism, and of forgiveness. And the key to it is to love all and to help others find the Spirit too.
We should not hate homosexuals and we should not decry homosexuality any more than any other sin. I'm convinced that if Jesus were walking the earth today one place that we'd find him is outside of a gay bar. Though we don't know what he'd say to them, we can be sure it would be similar to what he said the woman in John 8, "neither do I condemn you... go away and don't sin again." So we're in a tricky position with this parade. To encourage people to celebrate their own sin and to not repent of it is a sin itself. And there's also the scandal that having this group gives to the whole world. Having them there encourages others to believe that homosexual acts are not a sin and leads others into sin. On the other hand, we're all sinners, so all parades will be a parade of sinners. On a personal level, we should be kind, loving and respectful of homosexuals. More people will be open to Jesus if we are kind to them personally. We don't have to tell each stranger who is gay that they're a sinner. When the time is right, then explain what you believe. But we should always oppose public sin like this, but in a way that is respectful.
Published by: MarkF
Falls Church, VA 12/15/2008 04:47 PM EST
Mike, you're factually wrong about the Popes and slavery. The popes condemned the enslavement of Africans from the 15th century (before Columbus even) up till its end in the 19th century. Check out [the CFPeople apologetics website]for more about that.
Though the popes tried to end slavery in America, the bishops here would not follow his orders. Whenever Rome says one thing and your bishops do another, trust Rome. The Church in the New World has always been multiracial. We've had people like St. Martin de Porres and St. Juan Diego for over four hundred years. In my home town of Washington, DC, the Catholic Church during slave times was open to Blacks and treated blacks as equals. It was our Protestant brethren who split into to communities, one white, one black, over the issue of race, not the Catholic Church. Having said all this, you can't compare racial groups to homosexuality. The latter is an inclination and a behavior. The inclination itself, though disordered, is not a sin, but the behavior is always a grave matter. Now, there is a second problem and that is how do we minister to people, gay and straight, in the best way? While we shouldn't use words that hurt, we also still have to speak the truth. And the truth is that Jesus came to save us from a life of slavery to sin and of the flesh. The whole message of Jesus is not just a matter of don't do this and don't do that. (Continued)
Published by: Gina Smith
UK 12/15/2008 02:43 PM EST
Gayla,
[b]From the Vatican[/b] Chastity and homosexuality 2357 Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an exclusive or predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sex. It has taken a great variety of forms through the centuries and in different cultures. Its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity,140 tradition has always declared that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered."141 They are contrary to the natural law. They close the sexual act to the gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. [b][red]Under no circumstances can they be approved. Perhaps you need to rethink identifying as a ‘commited Catholic woman’? You clearly are not in **full communion with Rome**
Published by: Lily
SLC, UT 12/15/2008 09:52 AM EST
Mike, let me enlighten you - first, past wrongs don't make current wrongs right. A few bad priests does not make the church bad. The vatican better get their noses further into our business before we end up like Sodom and Gomorrah. Gay behavior is sickening, perverse, and ultimately will end in the destruction of mankind if allowed to continue. They can't reproduce in their 'natural' state. I wish everyone would just get over the perverts.
Published by: Mike
Utah 12/14/2008 05:15 PM EST Rate: Regular
I'm really at a loss about what the problem is here. This is a band of of people who are gay. We are not in a position to judge to know how these people live their lives. Less than 200 years ago when the Vatican had slaves working on it's property and the Jesuits had black slaves working on their fields in Maryland, I'm sure many folks would have been up in arms if a black person was in a parade as well. We have no idea if these gay folks are celebate (as many priest are) and it is not germain to their marching in the band. They identify themselves as gay and they are proud. Good for them. Shame on the Vatican for butting into the afairs of the United States of America. The Vatican has enough problems already dealing with the sexual abuse scandle and the cover up. Something about a log and a sliver of wood. May God have grace on us all.
Published by: Gina Smith
UK 12/14/2008 04:03 PM EST
A M McIntire,
You purport to be Catholic, yet the Church which you claim to be a member of has dogmatically claimed that homosexual actively is objectively and instrinscially disordered. There is no such thing as a pro abortion Catholic (they are excommunicated automatically) and a practicing gay Catholic. Your very life style is antithetical to all that the Church teaches without error. Judging a persons actions, i.e. distinguishing between wrong and right actions is not tantamount to ‘judging’ people either.
Published by: Mary-Jane
UK 12/14/2008 10:43 AM EST
A large number of you perhaps should realise that there is no God, nor meaning in life bar what we put there ourselves. Why hate someone because they don't conform to your gender stereotypes?
At the least, why not have the courage to say "I hate" rather than "My God hates"?
Published by: elaygee
Daytona Beach/Florida 12/14/2008 09:32 AM EST
Pope Adolph and his Ministry of Propoganda should clean their own house of pedophiles and adulterers before condemning anybody else
Published by: John Flanagan
Tucson, AZ, USA 12/13/2008 11:21 PM EST
These organizations are so repulsive. Homosexuality cannot be painted in any other way than what it is, sinful, immoral, unnatural, perverted. Every sane and moral person and group must continually fight against those who would legitimize this lifestyle with marriage or any other legality. Backing down to the militant gay agenda will lead America further into the cesspool of decadence, and like the Romans and other pagan empires, we will ultimately lose God's blessings and be destroyed.
Published by: Tom
Cleveland, Ohio 12/13/2008 08:39 AM EST
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Funny how some Christians don't think this applies to everyone. This band has every right to represent its community as much as anyone else in the parade. The parade is about America. The gay community is a part of the American fabric of life, whether you think they are sinners or not. We do NOT live in a theocracy.
Published by: MarkF
Falls Church, VA 12/13/2008 12:33 AM EST Rate: Very Good
To all of you who think that homosexuality is the same as heterosexuality, take a look at it yourself. Google the words "cruising spots." Take a look at how many places like this there still are, where they are, and what goes on there. Or read the back section of any homosexual newspaper in the country. What you'll find are ads for male prostitutes, random sex with total strangers, as well as ads from psychologists to deal with the consequences of this way of life - therapy for depression, alcohol and drug abuse, suicide, and ads for AIDS treatments.
I was in the homosexual world for thirty years before leaving it. Don't believe one word of what an active homosexual tells you about his life. They will lie, cover up and distort what really goes on. If any of you has friends who are homosexuals, remember that you only see what they want you to see. You see them at work or on the weekend, or at dinner. You don't see what they do when you're not around, and they won't tell you. If you want to find out the truth, log on to gay.com's chat rooms, where the most popular chat room is the "Dad/Son" room, which is all about incest. Other rooms are devoted to urine, humiliation and sadism. Close to 40% of the children who are sexually abused are boys who are abused by another man. Yet homosexuals aren't even 5% of the population. Evil things happen in the straight world. But the homosexual world is far more evil because it's organized around something that is wrong.
Published by: r. schwartz
simi valley, ca. u.s.a. 12/12/2008 10:11 PM EST
Is Gayla for real? the "committed catholic woman"? (she SHOULD be committed for such wildly irrational remarks like these.) To me, she is one of the many victims of what I call "FALSE COMPASSION" which apparently afflicts so MANY catholics today, & they reflect intellects imprisoned in "bubbles" of delusion; they are so desperate to see the glass "half-full" they don't percieve the extraordinary depths to which we'll descend under this morally-challenged so-called "leader," Hussein Obama. GOD HELP US!!---R. SCHWARTZ
Published by: Patrick
Sacramento, CA 12/12/2008 08:59 PM EST
How come it's ok for
the extreme indecency and public sex that goes on every year during Annual Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday which is a Holy Day for the Catholic Church? Would you allow a marching band who played during that event march in the inaugural parade?
Published by: Agnostic
CA 12/12/2008 05:53 PM EST
Lewd acts, huh? Now THERE'S something that the Catholic Church knows ALL about! Like molestation maybe? PERHAPS PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULDN'T THROW STONES. hmm. Reminds me of something someone said once, gee I don't know who it was: "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
Published by: Mary
US 12/12/2008 02:51 PM EST
What does he mean by "CHANGE"?...
Instead of "changing" the decadence there is... AND make America decent, ....Obama is transforming what is left of DECENCY, to make our country to fall in DEEP SOCIAL DECADENCE! GOD SAVE AMERICA! (... Cause Obama will not be able!)
Published by: Roger
Laconia, NH USA 12/12/2008 02:46 PM EST
Christ did not condemn the woman caught in adultery, but he did judge her. She was wrong and he said so publicly. He expects us to judge likewise... no condemnation (judge not and ye shall not be judged...meaning judging to 'condemnation'). Otherwise Christians become as impotent as a seedless fruit.
Published by: Sandra
Quebec 12/12/2008 02:35 PM EST
God loves everyone but these people have turned their backs on God. Even by the title of their festival, it says it all "Southern Decadence". They use the terms decadence and wicked, so they are aware these behaviors are wrong. We must rise up as a nation for Jesus as this nation will fall if not. We must pray for conversion for our leaders and all citizens. Wake up, America, before it's too late. We must love the gays and lesbians, but not the behavior which Our Lord clearly call sinful both in the Old and New Testament. God help us - only He can. Pray, America, pray!
Published by: Ron Elliott
Defiance, Ohio USA 12/12/2008 12:28 PM EST Rate: Good
The Christian reaction to this article is not about being judgemental or bigoted toward the people, it's about honoring God's laws, which include the teaching that homosexuality is indecent and immoral. That's called sin and keeps one from a close relatioinship with God. The Chrisatain view, in my opinion, is about hating the idea of promoting a group that prides itself in shoving there sinfulness in God's face, and our government officials embracing that. This nation is in big trouble now and it's going to ge worse!
Published by: Gayla
NYC/NY/USA 12/12/2008 12:13 PM EST Rate: Good
I'm a committed Catholic Christian woman. It makes me sad to see this publication focus on the bad, when there is a choice to focus on good.
Jesus loved. The ONLY people He seemed to speak harshly to or about were those who were judgmental and thought they knew their scriptures so well. As a committed Catholic, I am so proud of our President-elect for recognizing and affirming all citizens of our country. I believe that the only way he has reached this decision is through the power of his prayer and his loving heart. I'm so excited about the future of America with President Obama! Let's all keep praying for his continued safety and wise decisions.
Published by: jm
haddam, ct 12/12/2008 09:59 AM EST
Obama and his advisors again currying favor with minority groups?
This parade will be watched by the world. What a sad message. Sin is definitely 'in' with this administration
Published by: Michelle
Amarillo/Texas 12/12/2008 09:06 AM EST
It sounds to me like most of the posts to this story are by people who (1) don't know their catholic faith-which calls homosexuality and abomination- it is not acceptable, and you can't be catholic and gay too OR (2) are gay or know someone who is gay and has approved. No matter what you all think, the truth is this "Obama-nation" is headed for demise little by little. I say lets protest the gl group, they do not have the same rights in the eyes of God as we do.
Published by: Joseph
Connecticut 12/12/2008 08:54 AM EST
Judging by the comments, it appears that CNA has been targeted by the homosexual community. I wonder how long it will take before this web site is shut down during the Obama presidency.
Published by: Marcia Smith
Holden, MO USA 12/12/2008 08:48 AM EST
This is wonderful news. March with pride in January!
Published by: Jan Baker
Chicago 12/12/2008 07:27 AM EST
Very undiplomatic of the new president, since this behavior is repugnant to Muslims around the world, as well as to Americans. But we will see more and more life style "change" rather than anything constructive. Look for the legitimazation of many other perversions. Obama will be unable to deal with the economic crisis ultimately caused by abortion and the murder of the fifty million consumers who would have saved us, and will offer anything he can find to distract us instead.
Published by: mary
Los Angeles, CA USA 12/12/2008 12:42 AM EST
I'm not surprised that Obama, being as "open-minded" as he is, has invited this group. How gross. The invitation he extends to them is offensive because he, as our President elect, publicly acclaims this lifestyle as legitimate and acceptable, one to be celebrated. To those who love to smear Christians with accusations of bigotry and intolerance, realize that there is a great chasm between what the world calls good and evil, and what actually is. As long as the world exists, all religions will shun this lifestyle for the evil that it is. As Christians, we will not be indoctrinated by militant homosexualism. Instead,we pray for those who are enslaved by the homosexual lifestyle,for their deliverance.
Published by: Buzz Burek
Dunkirk/MD?USA 12/12/2008 12:19 AM EST
Sodom on the Potomac! God help America!
Published by: Tom
Topeka, KS 12/11/2008 10:20 PM EST
Wow. I never thought I'd live to see these days, either. What a breathtaking fall from grace we in America have experienced, and the "gay" band is yet another example. Actually, the non-negotiable moral issues such as homosexuality, abortion, euthanasia, are the most important issues, because disobedience here leads to the evils we see increasing all around us, such as wars and financial collapse.
Published by: Nick
CA 12/11/2008 09:08 PM EST
This is the "change" that Obama will bring?
Shame on him! And shame on those that call themselfs Christians that voted for him! I don't have anything with gays or lesbians, but there are certain limits to everything.
Published by: Doc Mugwump
SF, CA, USA 12/11/2008 08:03 PM EST
I applaud CNA for this report. Not surprising to read that you suffering for being so non-"PC" in your reporting! Catholic teaching is not hateful,prejudice, nor narrow minded. Neither is this reporting. Truth needs to be told. Homosexuality is a disordered behavior. It is not something to be "proud" of. We need to pray for a return to sanity and respect for God-given understanding of human life revealed through natural law. I suggest to all those who attack this news agency that they need to read, John Paul II's "Theology of the Body". This beautifully written work explains the dignity and complimentarity of man created male and female. Blessings to all who do not understand this. Blessings to all who try to share this.
Published by: Neil
AUSTRALIA 12/11/2008 07:55 PM EST
No wonder the once mighty USA has been nearly brought to her knees with the successive disasters that have befallen her over the last few years. The abandonment of belief in God and the belief in her own invincibility brings about its own downfall. I don't being in being apocolyptic but unless you see the error of your ways and retuen to belief in God, then there is not much hope for you.
Published by: Mrs. Rene O'Riordan
Ireland 12/11/2008 07:31 PM EST
MarkF thanks for your insight and honesty. Poor poor men who don't rejoice in their God given manhood. They are in my prayers. Not just them but all who aren't living the freedom that chastity gives, St. Joseph is the one to turn to in this problem. blessings - Rene
Published by: Emmanuel Okechukwu
Nigeria 12/11/2008 07:12 PM EST
We need to pray for our president elect.I am highly disappointed on the invitation he sent to gay and lesbian. What type of impression he wants to create. May the lord enlightened his mind to recognised the harm he is about to do on our natural make up which is abomination against nature...
Published by: mmg
Anthem 12/11/2008 06:38 PM EST
It is amazing how rude some of the comments were to CNA. CNA is just reporting the news. I didn't read anything in the article but facts. I find the moral relativist to be mean spirited. I hope the group performs their lewd acts and repulses the spectators. Maybe people will start responding for common decency and realize the harm our children are exposed to everyday.
I think a pro-life group should perform and carry signs of abortions. This group of people don't have rights as well. Now that is diversity. Rights for all!!
Published by: A M McIntire
Hudson, WI USA 12/11/2008 04:38 PM EST Rate: Good
I am a gay Catholic, I love Jesus, and am marching in this band. Yes, my God is that big. Everyone needs to take care of their own relationship with God instead of criticizing people and making judgement.
Published by: Visionary
brooklyn, ny usa 12/11/2008 04:27 PM EST
Wow! This site looks like it'a infiltrated by the gays, just like our Church was during the homosexual sex abuse scandal! Where to begin...Christ loved the sinner but hated the sin. Remember, "Go and sin no more". And who is the bigoted and judgemental people? Who are the haters? Anyone recall what happend after same-sex sodomy was defeated in California? Calling good evil and evil good is a trick of Satan and it seems he has many accomplices right here on this site.
Published by: Irenaeus
Sanford, ME 12/11/2008 04:12 PM EST
I've got news for you liberals: Sodomy is an abomination to God! Those who live like this will not enter the Kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:10).
"Sodomites" are not a true minority. They are sexual deviants and must not be given a special privilaged status in our society. Otherwise, their vice will continue to spread. We cannot expect blessings from God, as a people if, we condone and promote this evil! Our nation will continue to decline.
Published by: Lily
SLC, UT 12/11/2008 04:07 PM EST
How can you people be so glib about this perversion? Oscar, ancient Rome thought queer behavior was there to stay, also, and they fell. Don't you understand that homosexual behavior is not conducive to the survival of mankind? It's about SEX. How come there are no pedophiles marching? Bestialists? Mark F. is right - look at them! They don't want to blend in - they want to stand out because of their sexual orientation, and have all kinds of special favors and perks to go with it.
Published by: Brodie Chree
Hamilton ON Canada 12/11/2008 03:58 PM EST
Shame on CNA for so quickly conflating the actions of a few people at Southern Decadence with a marching band receiving an honor from the highest office in the USA. That's simply bad reporting, biased and unfair.
Published by: Bob
Alexandria, VA 12/11/2008 03:45 PM EST
"And you guys call yourselves Christians."
Excuse me, Louise, but how can it be un -Christian to criticize a band that promotes an un-Christian practice? God's word calls the practice of homosexual sex an "abomination" (Leviticus 18:22). And that is what this band is promoting. They aren't just a band composed of gay members. They are a band promoting a lifestyle which I and many other Americans believe to be immoral. And our President-elect is proud of it!!! Nevertheless, to label someone "homosexual" is a misnomer. They are human beings first, who happen to have a disordered same-sex attraction.
Published by: Mike
Germany 12/11/2008 03:07 PM EST
"For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:" Rom 1:26
I understand all the religious objection. However, the G&L community is here to stay. They are citizens with all the rights of the rest of us. Should Obama exclude them if they behave? I think not. We already did this at one point based upon race. When will we learn?
Published by: Patrick
Sacramento, CA 12/11/2008 12:37 PM EST Rate: Good
With all the finacial problems going on in the country and our troops dying every day for oil and our freedom, this is what CNA is worrying about? So a GLBT marching band is going to be the parade, why is that such a big deal? It's not like they are going to be disrespectful and indecent. It's funny that this article doesn't mention anything about the extreme indecency and sex that goes on every year during Annual Mardi Gras the day before Ash Wednesday which is a Holy Day for the Catholic Church.
Published by: K
Virginia 12/11/2008 12:01 PM EST Rate: Regular
I'm glad to see you're upset about this marching band. I've found that, whenever you publish your objections to something, it usually means the country is on the right track.
Good for Obama, I say: Recognizing the glory of a diverse nation.
Published by: MarkF
Falls Church, VA 12/11/2008 11:26 AM EST Rate: Very Good
Even when I was a practicing homosexual, I saw that these bands are nothing to be proud about. Take a look at the picture above of them. They are very effeminate and affected looking. Deep down these men are filled with shame and self-hatred over the way they act. I have to work in the inauguration in DC, but I plan to spend my time inside the Smithsonian reading the Bible rather than participating in this anti-Christian spectacle. We all need to rely on Christ more in these times, because this Obama man hates Christianity.
Published by: Jeff Wynne
Quakertown PA 12/11/2008 11:19 AM EST
"Gay pride" as an expression of identity is OK in my book. I accept this from many segments of our society to whom I have serious aversions. But "lewd conduct" is something that needs to be strictly enforced and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Published by: Alec Bishop
Paris, France 12/11/2008 10:34 AM EST Rate: Regular
How small minded CNA is! With global poverty, disease, and climatic meltdown to work against, it spends its time on the musical program of the inauguration. Yes, bands play in all sorts of events. Big deal!
Published by: Ana
New York 12/11/2008 10:00 AM EST Rate: Regular
Kuddos to President Elect Obama for including everyone on his inagural parade.
Hi obviously read and understood Christ's message and follows it. This is change you can believe in.
Published by: Lou
Brooklyn 12/11/2008 09:55 AM EST Rate: Good
Jack,
I'm a member of the NYC band, and will march in the Inaugural. I'm also a Christian. I would like to know, how is it blasphemy for the secular leader of a non-theocracy to invite a group who represents 10% of his population?
Published by: George
Dallas, TX, USA 12/11/2008 09:49 AM EST
The article is presumably about LGBA participating in the inauguration parade. That you talk about in the first four(4) paragraphs then you talk about Halloween and Southern Decadence for seven(7) paragraphs. The 12th paragraph is about LGBA and the inauguration followed by two paragraphs of general information. What's your point? I still call this an editorial and not a news article.
Published by: Michael
Indianapolis, IN 12/11/2008 09:47 AM EST Rate: Good
One of the things that amazes me about religion is how it brings people together. One of the things that also amazes me about religion is that it tends to breed hatred and violence. If we have learned anything from the random acts of violence relating to 9/11 and other atrocities, it's that we should embrace the good in people, not the bad. If we treat these people as anything less than good people, that is what they will become. I am ashamed to be associated with a religion that judges judges without regard. What we should do is embrace diversity and educate.
What is not mentioned in this article is the amount of heterosexual debauchery and lewd behavior that goes on every day in the streets of the French Quarter. I have been to the French Quarter and witnessed it first hand. It is not uncommon, especially during Mardi Gras, for women and men alike to expose themselves in public and to have sex in public. How can we call ourselves good Catholics or good Christians if we ignore these facts? Shouldn't we clean ourselves up before judging others? It completely invalidates the cause. For that matter, is it our place to judge these people? If memory serves me correct, it is blasphemous for man to place judgement on another man. That is a task that is strictly left for God.
Published by: Illinois resident
IL 12/11/2008 09:38 AM EST Rate: Very Good
Very sad. Obama refused to let the marching band from the largest public high school in Springfield, Illinois (you know, the capitol city of the state he respreseneted) march in the parade
Published by: George
Dallas, TX, USA 12/11/2008 08:46 AM EST
The bias of this article is so blatant. Your quotations are made totally out of context in order to make your point. You don't think LGBA should be participating. This is really and editorial, not news article.
Published by: Lily
SLC, UT 12/11/2008 12:51 AM EST Rate: Good
I would like to see every other band, especially the high school bands, pull out. I wouldn't let my high school kid participate. Sick, sick, sick. I fail to see how this sort of thing is promoting unity in our nation. Just more divisiveness. Shove perversion down our throats.
Published by: Louise Riley
Key West, FL 12/10/2008 11:27 PM EST Rate: Regular
And you guys call yourselves Christians! You are so judgmental and bigoted! I think it's great that a Gay Band is marching. They have just as much of a right as anyone else. Great job President Obama!
Published by: JUANMOTIME
Victoria, Texas, USA 12/10/2008 09:31 PM EST Rate: Very Good
Let's continue to pray this country and its leaders. Especially for our President-elects conversion......
God will not be mocked!
Published by: Tom
San Jose, CA USA 12/10/2008 09:12 PM EST
But not, apparently, honored enough to make any statement about California's Proposition 8. Can I take back my vote, please?
Published by: G. De Feo
Brooklyn/NY/USA 12/10/2008 05:26 PM EST Rate: Good
With all the mayhem going on in the financial/economic sector, I guess he doesn't see any of it as part of an end-time scenario.
As a kid I never thought I'd live to see these days!
Published by: Jack
NY 12/10/2008 04:53 PM EST Rate: Good
This guy mocks and blasphemes God every chance he gets. It's an unhealthy addiction that he has. He is out to openly defy God.
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