Pacquiao, bearing a conservative stance on the Reproductive Bill which is still pending in the Philippine Congress for approval even after contemptuous debates, believes the sweeping campaign of Obama favoring the gays and lesbians to legally marry is nothing more than a direct attack on the moral society and against the creative power and will of God.

Pacquiao continues: “God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other.”

“It should not be of the same sex so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of Old.”

PHOTO: Manny Pacquiao at a press conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

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A couple other interesting Tweets. While some may assume Patrick Burke and the You Can Play project would be all over it, marriage simply isn’t their issue.

They are laser-focused on the YCP mission — to make sports more welcoming for LGBT athletes. Politics and marriage aren’t part of that. You may scratch your head, but it makes sense. Many athletes may be totally fine with a gay teammate, but they aren’t ready for marriage. By staying out of the politics of marriage and other issues, it makes them more approachable to the new allies who are critical to changing sports.

The other one we’re now waiting for is Chad Ochocinco. Why do I get the feeling he’s going to say something particularly newsworthy…?

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Strangely, the video has been removed “because its content violated YouTube’s Terms of Service.” Not sure what term that was, but it has also appeared below…with a Parental Advisory notice. Maybe Karger thinks kids should see two men kissing at the end of the video? Bizarre. 

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With 87% of the vote counted, Sims had 51.6% (3,661 votes) to 48.4% (3,428 votes) for Josephs, a margin of 233 votes. The Associated Press declared Sims the winner and Sims claimed victory, though Josephs had not yet conceded by midnight; the final votes will be counted Wednesday. The district is very Democratic, so if Sims’ lead holds, he will be heavily favored to win election this fall and take his seat early next year.

“We were the second largest state to never elect an openly gay legislator,” Sims, a lawyer active in gay-rights issues, said at the party celebrating his apparent victory at Woody’s bar in Center City. “I’m excited to get to work.”

Sims first achieved national prominence in gay circles in 2009 when he told his story to Outsports about being an openly gay captain of his college football team. He was credited with putting together an amazing organization and working hard to unseat Josephs. Dave Davies of the Newswork blog wrote:

Josephs, who was elected when Ronald Reagan was president, was simply overhelmed by Sims’ direct mail and field effort. A veteran committeeman from the 8th ward told me he’d never seen anything like it: 10 direct mail pieces and two election day door-hangers, with plenty of sneakers on the street.

If you look at Sims’ campaign finance report, you’ll see this is no mystery – scores of contributions, many from out-of-state, reflecting the push to make him the Commonwealth’s first openly-gay legislator.

Assuming his lead holds, this is a fantastic achievement for Sims, 33. You can check into his Facebook page to read or post congratulations.

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You can read more about Brian at his campaign Web site and his Facebook page. We also have the story in which he came out publicly, and I’ve included a couple videos of him below. 

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Corey Johnson (1) celebrates Gay Games gold

Corey Johnson, the former high school football player who famously came out of the closet in 1999, has opened a campaign committee to explore a run for New York City Council in 2013. He seeks to replace current City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who faces term limits next year (assuming she doesn’t suspend term limits for herself as she previously did for Mayor Michael Bloomberg).

Johnson has been politically active since he came out, heavily involved in Democratic Party politics and working on various local and statewide campaigns in New York. He is currently a Community Board Chairman; Community Boards hold a lot of power in Manhattan, where real estate is limited and expensive.

Corey told me:

I’m excited for a potential campaign. My whole adult life has been focused on service both in the LGBT movement and for the West Side of Manhattan where I live.

I played football with Corey in the New York Gay Football League for several years, where some of us called him “The future Mayor of New York.” He has a strong political background and has a personal “je ne sais quoi” that makes him very easy to cheer for. Oh, and he’s darn good at Scramble With Friends – so beware!

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The Sochi court said that Pride House’s goals “undermine public morals and are at odds with national policy on the family, motherhood and children.” …

Pride House, the Sochi court said, advocates a non-traditional sexual orientation that could spark social strife and lead to a decrease in the country’s already low birth rate, thereby “undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Russian Federation.”

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I am supporting Rick Santorum for President because of his stance on issues that attack vital Christian values our country was founded upon: no abortion, upholding traditional marriage, defending religious freedom, no euthanasia.  Rick Santorum will also fight to create jobs and expand opportunities for all Americans.  I am proud to endorse Senator Santorum and do what I can to help him secure the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

This isn’t the first time a San Diego Charger has fought against same-sex marriage rights. In 2008, Jacques Cesaire actively fought to pass Proposition 8, which took away the right to marry for same-sex couples.

I’m so glad I’m not a Chargers fan.

PHOTO: Detroit, MI, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

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I can assure you that Ron’s comments are reflective of his own views and do not represent those of the Athletic Department or the university.

University of Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman wrote a letter to several local newspapers, which said:

Several people have written me asking if his remarks represent the position of the university. I want to be clear that they do not. The university defends the right of its faculty and students to participate in public dialogue and to express their personal views. I understand that there were also faculty and students from the university who testified in favor of the ordinance.

Brown has also played the victim since his testimony. Read more about this issue at Aksarbent.com.

Hat tip to Enzo C.

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As it says in scripture, homosexuality is a sin … The real question I have for you all is, ‘What does God say?’ … Ultimately, if you don’t have a relationship with [Jesus], and you don’t really have a Bible-believing mentality, really anything goes … Ultimately speaking, at the end of the day, it matters what God thinks most…

He goes on to tell the people on the council who believe in God that they will be judged by God and help accountable if they vote for the LGBT anti-discrimination bill.

Brown has a long history of pushing his religion onto other people, including his players. He said in one interview that he is in football because God wants him there, and he’s at Nebraska to “bring honor and glory to God.” He led the highly reported joint prayer with his team and the Penn State team last autumn after the Sandusky scandal broke. He believes one of his roles on earth is to lead people to salvation through Christ. And on. And on. And on.

Sad that a man this damaging to impressionable young men is given a platform to force his religion onto others.

Hat tip to Aksarbent via Towleroad.

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