Site Presented By
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009
As a gay man, I can tell you that growing up Muslim was a frightening and suffocating experience. Islam clearly condemns homosexuality, so I knew I could never come out and live my life honestly in that framework. Fortunately, I live in the U.S., so I was able to extricate myself from the Muslim community when I went away to college and have found a safe haven in San Francisco.
Gays and lesbians who live in Muslim countries do not have that privilege and must live in contant fear and shame. Many are forced into abusive marriages or end up killing themselves (or are killed by homophobic mobs). So much for a religion of peace, compassion, and mercy.
I wonder what Mr. Ramadan would have to say about that??
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The Maine fight was supposed to be the dress rehearsal for repealing California's Prop. 8 -- but gay marriage lost
Once one obtains Seriousness credentials in the Washington media, they are irrevocable no matter one's conduct.
Salon headlines in your mailbox
