tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post4137837087548559500..comments2024-01-16T16:13:19.628-07:00Comments on Rising Up Whole: Trickle-down bullyingChristine Bakkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14262976600427879137noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-64364355638857875232010-10-04T17:49:00.251-06:002010-10-04T17:49:00.251-06:00Some background on Exodus' anti-bullying polic...Some background on Exodus' anti-bullying policy: For nearly 30 years they didn't have one. In fact, Alan Chambers strongly resisted having Exodus adopt and post any official anti-bullying policy.<br /><br />In 2007, I bugged Alan about it for months. He was very stubborn about it. I asked how EXODUS could officially oppose the Day Of Silence (which aims to raise awareness of the bullying problem) -- and not officially oppose bullying itself.<br /><br />Alan Chambers had previously posted that Exodus is opposed to all hate crime laws and all anti-bullying progams -- because they view these as "tools to crush Christian evangelism". They don't want orientation even mentioned -- since they believe it doesn't exist. <br /><br />But it does exist and so does bullying of kids who are or are percieved as LGBT. I begged Alan to post something stating their official stance against bullying. I even suggested some language for it. <br /><br />This went on for months -- with stalling and excuses from Exodus. If they really cared abuout bullying, they should not have to have been pushed to officially oppose it. Alan and Exodus finally adopted the rather weak and qualified policy they now use -- way to little and 30 years too late.Michael Busseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578253334286400815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-33480902442358989982010-10-04T15:36:32.241-06:002010-10-04T15:36:32.241-06:00Christine, well said, well reasoned. You expose th...Christine, well said, well reasoned. You expose the hypocrisy while giving Exodus direction on how they can be truly loving in breaking away from their own bullying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-460143816480660522010-10-04T14:31:18.787-06:002010-10-04T14:31:18.787-06:00You are so right. Thank you, and bless you, from ...You are so right. Thank you, and bless you, from a religious person.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201286586062722169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-50821658004893042062010-10-04T13:37:47.525-06:002010-10-04T13:37:47.525-06:00as a former ex-gay leader and friend of Christine&...as a former ex-gay leader and friend of Christine's, i appreciate what she exposes in this post and do pray that others for whom it is applicable will have the humility and scales lifted from their eyes to see the words of truth in what she says. we can say all the clever and beautiful words we like in opposition to bullying - but it is our actions that will actually work to make the needed change in the climate, attitudes and language in our homes, faith communities, schools and neighbourhoods. i'm thankful for the many things i have learned from Christine and other friends who have helped me see things i'd been previously blind to .... and indeed, i am proof that change is possible. you can leave fear and pride behind and work to affirm the dignity of all people - in a manner that others can actually recognize and accept.<br />thanks for your courage Christine - i know it is hard to write a post with such a heavy heartwendyhttp://www.btgproject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-35684787837076537702010-10-04T13:28:51.254-06:002010-10-04T13:28:51.254-06:00Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Queer johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11424194000225515228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-5568641942240963222010-10-04T12:45:50.751-06:002010-10-04T12:45:50.751-06:00Thanks for speaking out about this, Christine. I a...Thanks for speaking out about this, Christine. I am so angry about the Christian groups that say they believe in love and respect and care and then twist the concepts so grotesquely that they end up meaning the exact opposite. Then they go out and "stand up for Jesus". I know it's not only Christians who are anti-gay and that not all Christians are. I just expect more out of Christians. Where they get that Jesus acted like they do is beyond me. Justifying oppression and abuse in God's name sickens me.Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-87232406690337237922010-10-04T12:30:49.979-06:002010-10-04T12:30:49.979-06:00Stunning. Stumbled here through fb acquaintences--...Stunning. Stumbled here through fb acquaintences--and so grateful for it.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930235556546609531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347827.post-69150252399307001552010-10-04T08:46:36.829-06:002010-10-04T08:46:36.829-06:00This is beautifully written. The last two paragrap...This is beautifully written. The last two paragraphs particularly hit home for me. Thanks!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484000828087021924noreply@blogger.com