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Are you a GLBT?

acrophobia | 30 October, 2005 20:34

GLBT stands for - Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders - and its the the theme for the new lebanese magazine 'Barra'.

'Barra' which means 'Out' in non-traditional arabic really sheds a light on where this idea came from, 'Barra'.

Allow me to translate a passage I read:

"When in an orgy (sexual) be it solely consisting of the same sex or both sexes, all sexual contact must be protected, enforce the use of a new condom when changing sexual positions be it with the same partner or a new one" Page 15

Honorable writer, can you please tell your sister that we are waiting for her tonight to join us in our big orgy, and remind her please to get plenty of condoms with her, I'm sure we will run out.

This kind of crap is simply not acceptable in our society, if you want to be a fag then be one in your own bedroom, we don't need you to be sharing this kind of crap with the rest of us.

But this isn't the fault of the writer or the board of editors, its the fault of this stupid society which lets those individuals publish such blasphemy, may you all burn in hell.

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GLBT [Reply]

Aw... chill out. A lot of us don't like this stuff, either - and I don't live in Beirut or any other Arab captial. I do, however, believe in free speech, I just don't have to read or be a part of such issues if I don't want to. That doesn't mean others can't.

And you know the Lebanese society anyway - they'll try anything western at least once. It's that love/hate relationship they have with us. Let it be, they'll either fizzle or settle into their own little worlds - that what happens everywhere. And it is my belief that if these folks are wrong morally or any other way, they will be judged and punished - I just don't think God has given me that power, or that right. He reserves it for himself.

This is the world of blogging - and the very definition of blogging is linking and commenting and immediacy, so don't get pissed off because other's opinions will not necessarily reflect your own.

Holly | 05/11/2005, 23:33

[Reply]

Holy,
I blog because I need to speak myself, it does not mean that I'm always right, most of the times I'm dead wrong.
I too believe in free speech, free speech as in I can speak my opinion and you can speak yours, we might agree to disagree and thats quite healthy.
I hope that makes sense.

acrophobia | 06/11/2005, 18:54

GLBT [Reply]

Yes, of course it makes sense. And I repsect your opinions. You're not dead wrong, either.

I lived in Beirut for some 12 years - and I know the different faces of Lebanon... I know, too, full well the feeling of being caught somewhere in the abyss between 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow' for many of the Lebanese.

I began blogging for a graduate course I'm taking at Trinity College in Connecticut. Through that class, I've discovered that most blogs have an agenda of some sort - and there's a lot of them that are total BS, believe me. My blogsite for the class (www.trusttheabyss.blogspot.com) is kind of mix between homework assignments - studying the blogosphere - and an attempt to use this immediate information-type highway not only to educate people about an issue very near and dear to my heart (Parental Kidnapping), but also to hopefully open up a forum of discussion and who knows? possibly to find ways to get our children back. Mine are in Lebanon - their father has kidnapped them and taken them there. Lots of legal problems for him, though. My blog will give you more info if you're interested. I also started one on albawaba.com in the hope of starting dialogue, as well. Different viewpoints can only be an asset.

In any event, I hope blogging proves successful for both of us in the ways we seek. I'll continue to read your entries and share my views. Thanks for yours.

Holly | 06/11/2005, 23:36

GLBT [Reply]

Sorry - my blogsite is: www.takethisdotcom.blogspot.com

Holly | 06/11/2005, 23:40

[Reply]

Holy,
thank you for your words :)
BTW, thats an interesting site.

acrophobia | 06/11/2005, 23:53

Diversity [Reply]

This is actually my first blog and I think that God/Allah has brought me here for a reason; this being that I am a gay man that lived in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Palestine/Israel.
I myself have become celibate because that is the right thing for me to do at this stage of my life. I do not participate in orgies but then I do not judge others who do.
I came out of the closet in Iran and fell in love with an Iranian soldier. We were very discreet but one of the few people that knew must have told. I believe that person was like myself, an American. This led to me being kicked out of the county and my boyfriend being hanged when Mr. Khomeini came to power.
I have fallen in love with Islamic culture yet some have killed the most precious thing to my heart. I do not judge all Muslims for this.
There is a much diversity in LGBT as as are their breaths that I take. Please do not judge us all; Allah will and may, to your surprise be just as in love with all mankind as he may be with you. Peace.

Michael | 07/11/2005, 12:07

Diversity [Reply]

This is actually my first blog and I think that God/Allah has brought me here for a reason; this being that I am a gay man that has lived in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Palestine/Israel.
I myself have become celibate because that is the right thing for me to do at this stage of my life. I do not participate in orgies but then I do not judge others who do.
I came out of the closet in Iran and fell in love with an Iranian soldier. We were very discreet but one of the few people that knew must have told. I believe that person was like myself, an American. This led to me being kicked out of the county and my boyfriend being hanged when Mr. Khomeini came to power.
I have fallen in love with Islamic culture yet some have killed the most precious thing to my heart. I do not judge all Muslims for this.
There is as much diversity in LGBT as are their breaths that I take. Please do not judge us all; Allah will and may, to your surprise, be just as in love with all mankind as he may be with you. Peace.

Michael | 07/11/2005, 12:20

GLBT [Reply]

This is a tragic story, indeed, Diversity. I couldn't imagine the pain and personal torment you've been going through ever since this happened. (And before it as well).

I don't mean this to sound cruel, but it's a fortunate (?) thing you weren't hanged, too. I am not a homosexual, but if I were, Iran is not the place I'd want to be. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near the Middle East and Persia, for that matter. Religious ideologity in that part of the world often borders on frightening - I know, I lived in the ME for 12 years, and I have pity (not the pathetic, condescending kind) not only for gays, but for women and other minorities-status people, as well.

Islamic culture is wonderfully rich in history and art and literature, and oft times on the human scale, it is most passionate and compassionate. It also very clearly defines its stance on homosexuality, be it right or wrong. And I don't know where I stand on the issue as far as that goes, but I do believe that God has reserved the right to be 'judge, jury, and executioner' for himself - not necessarily endowing a mere human for the task. He has given us minds of our own and with them, the capacity to make decisions. If that capacity causes us to choose the path of homosexuality, then perhaps there is merit in it. This is a weak argument at best, and a million Islamic scholars (and other religious scholars) could site a mllion passages, facts, examples, etc. to refute this. But as a mere mortal and humble human being, fragile in all my creation, I cannot judge you or others who have chosen as you have.

And as an American, born and bred, and now, once again back to the green, green grasses of home, with homosexuality on the forefront of American life these days, I can only say that what happens behind closed doors (straight or gay...) should stay behind closed doors. No one needs to advertise and put on a public display. Not heterosexuals and not homosexuals.

I am sad for your sadness and for your loss(es). I hope you find purpose and meaning from your tragety, although I realize that such heartbreak seldom seems to reveal itself in logic or meaning. God bless us all. At the risk of sounding too cliche (and too Christian, which is NOT my intention...) we all really do have our own crosses to bear. (I prefer to think of that particular ritual as a 'Roman brand of suffering.'

Holly | 08/11/2005, 21:33

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