Straight, Not Narrow
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Jim Johnson
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
- Last Login: 11/3/2009
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Interests
General
Worship, reading, writing, Christian music, sports (especially college football, basketball and the NFL), quality time with my wife. We enjoy weekend getaways, either into the country or down to Raleigh, NC. We also vacation at Myrtle Beach, SC regularly.Movies
The Spider Man, Superman, and Batman movies, Mel Brooks movies, American Beauty, Rocky BalboaTelevision
Smallville, The Daily Show, CNN, Battlestar GallacticaBooks
The New International Version Bible, anything I've read from Joyce Meyer, The Purpose Driven Church, Piety & Politics, any book that explores the hypocrisy and political power-grab of the Religous Right, Empire Falls, I Know This Much Is True, Dogbert's Mangagement Handbook, My Losing Season, Friday Night Lights, A Season on the BrinkHeroes
Jesus Christ; all others fall short.
Details
- Status: Married
- Here for: Networking
- Hometown: Rockville, MD
- Orientation: Straight
- Body type: Some extra baggage
- Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
- Religion: Christian - other
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Children: Love kids, but not for me
- Smoke / Drink: No / No
- Education: College graduate
- Income: $75,000 to $100,000
Schools
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University Of Maryland-College Park
- College Park, MD
- Graduated: 1993
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Major: Accounting
1983 to 1993
Spread Pink Awareness!
Latest Blog Entries
- Feb 28, 2009 4:46 PM GLBT News and Political Roundup 3/1/09
- Feb 16, 2009 1:16 AM Talk About It
- Feb 14, 2009 4:54 PM We are starting a seeker-friendly small group
- Feb 12, 2009 1:30 AM "Where Are You Going"
- Feb 10, 2009 1:30 AM Correcting the View of American Christianity
Blurbs
About me:
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My blog, Straight, Not Narrow, advocates for GLBT equality from a Progressive Christian viewpoint.
Ministry and advocacy pretty well takes up my time away from work, and I love it! When I need a break, I read, write, listen to music, or watch a ball game. I was a free-lance sportswriter for several years and still love sports with great passion, especially University of Maryland men's hoops and football and the Baltimore Ravens. ..
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Who I'd like to meet:
Any straight people who have been moved enough by the second-class treatment GLBT people receive to become involved in advocating for their equal rights. I would also like to meet any GLBT people who have been shunned and hurt by their church experiences to show them another side to Christianity and Jesus they may never have seen, the one where God accepts them just as they are.Friend Space (Randomized)
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Marilyn Monroe
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Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Roller Dollz
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Support Page For The Ga…
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Hold On: an Anti-Suicid…
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SUPERMAN
Josh Meyers
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Kevin Skinner - Officia…
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LOVE&PEACE
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Breath of Life Fellowsh…
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Lupus
Lupus Awareness
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Al Green
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AfterElton.com
AfterElton.com AfterElton
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Metro
Metro Centers
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AFTERSILENCE.ORG
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Norfolk
Norfolk Tides
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DiverseWorks Artspace
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Lesbian
Lesbian Alliance
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OUT DELAWARE
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THE OFFICIAL WNBA FANSI…
OFfIcIal WNBA
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Virginia Basketball
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Tampa Bay Lesbians
Comments
Nov 4 2009 6:03 PM
love pp
Oct 27 2009 2:00 AM
Oct 23 2009 2:50 PM
A MESSAGE FOR US ALL FROM SIR DAVID FROST REGARDING PHOTO DYNAMIC THERAPY CANCER TREATMENT.
With much due respect, sometimes I have to ask myself why there has been no support from ANY of the Cancer Awareness Sites for the treatment of Photo Dynamic Therapy that is clearly outlined on my page.
Sir David Frost asks the same question in his message and he hopes (as we do) that all Cancer Awareness & Support Networks back this treatment 100%.
Please listen carefully and hear what Sir David has to say in this brief message - and be aware that although PDT is not widely licensed for use, it IS NOW Licensed in the USA for the FIRST TIME and patients can now consider this option as a far less invasive and far more successful treatment for breast, skin and prostate cancers in particular. Please.... read my page carefully and see our official website at www.pdtcancertreatment.com
A monumental leap forward in cancer treatment has now taken place.
Pink ribbons will not cure cancer. PDT has a significantly high success rate in doing so.
With much respect... please help us to save suffering and save lives by sharing & using this knowledge, and also by becoming a true campaigner with us for Photo Dynamic Therapy - a successful cancer treatment which has been kept hidden for far too long. Again, we must ask "surely, we can't let this situation continue, can we?”
Peace to your home,
Gabriella, INDIANA CENTER, ADVANCED MEDICINE.
Oct 19 2009 3:40 AM
Love & Peace B w/ U!
Oct 14 2009 8:28 AM
Salutations,
I’m going through my friends’ list one prayer at a time, lifting your needs and that of your family before the throne of God. Here is a reminder from God’s Word:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35
To me this seems an awesome ambition – to love others as Christ loves us. We cannot do it in our own power, but only as we allow the fountain of His love to bubble up in our hearts and flow out to those around us. May your fountain overflow more and more each day as you grow in the certainty of His love for you.
Many blessings from
your friend, who is
Dedicated to Christ (aka Tammy)
http://dedicatedwriter.blogspot.com
Oct 10 2009 4:33 AM
"In Switzerland I was educated in line with the basic premise: work work work. You are only a valuable human being if you work. This is utterly wrong. Half working, half dancing - that is the right mixture. I myself have danced and played too little."
One of her greatest wishes was to build a Hospice" for infants and children infected with AIDS, to give them a last home where they could live until their passing. In 1985 she attempted to do this in VA but local residents feared the possibility of infection and blocked the necessary re-zoning.
In 1994, she lost her house and possessions to an arson fire that is suspected to have been set by opponents of her work. She conducted many workshops in all parts of the world.
Her extensive work with the dying led to the book "On Death and Dying" in 1969. In this work she proposed the now famous Five Stages of Dying. These five stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
Oct 6 2009 10:03 PM
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Oct 3 2009 9:04 PM
Hope you're doing good.
So what do you think the final healthcare reform bill should be named?
"Ted Kennedy?" "The American Plan"?
...and why do the conservatives continue to hijack the national debate?
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Peace!
Sep 30 2009 12:29 PM
Sep 28 2009 8:55 PM
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Sep 25 2009 6:27 PM
Sep 22 2009 9:21 PM
Sep 21 2009 1:09 PM
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare;
Sea, country and works scent the air;
A multitude of monuments,
Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls;
The remnants of defensive walls;
Historic buildings are a gauge
Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields;
Estuaries guarded by shields;
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes;
Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees,
Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries,
And crossed by practical delights -
Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham;
Football kits ad infinitum;
Kept castles - one for study;
Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way,
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
(C) David Franks 2003
Sep 14 2009 3:15 AM
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
Sep 11 2009 10:59 PM
This is Shawn's cousin Susie. Sadly, he asked me to communicate to his top 40 friends on his and Chris' page that Chris passed away 2 weeks ago today at the age of 34. As all of you know from their story which aired on Intervention on A&E, Chris fought against his addiction to alcohol for many years, but in the end, he decided to end his life and lifelong struggle. Shawn, along with both sides of families and friends are devastated, but most of all, Shawn is because he found him. Please pray for him, he is taking it very hard. He also asked me to convey that you honor Chris and his life by TELLING his story. Tell everyone you know to view their page so that they can see what an amazing couple they were and so that this doesnt have to happen to anyone else...ADDICTION DOES KILL! Honor Chris by saying something on your page or theirs. Since the services, we have received thousands of messages from people all over the world that shared different ways that thier story on Intervention on A&E touched or changed their lives. Again, please pray for Shawn and all of us. This is a very tragic and painful loss to many.
Sincerely,
Shawn and Chris' Families and Friends
Sep 4 2009 3:16 AM
Sep 3 2009 12:55 PM
This is the cause of my life. It is a key reason that I defied my illness last summer to speak at the Democratic convention in Denver—to support Barack Obama, but also to make sure, as I said, "that we will break the old gridlock and guarantee that every American...will have decent, quality health care as a fundamental right and not just a privilege." For four decades I have carried this cause—from the floor of the United States Senate to every part of this country. It has never been merely a question of policy; it goes to the heart of my belief in a just society. Now the issue has more meaning for me—and more urgency—than ever before. But it's always been deeply personal, because the importance of health care has been a recurrent lesson throughout most of my 77 years.
Aug 30 2009 11:13 PM
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Aug 15 2009 9:05 PM
Hey Jim,
The Rose and Ben Band would like to thank you so very much for your friendship and support. And appreciate you accepting our invitation, VOICE IT IN MUSIC.
Aug 9 2009 7:56 PM
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Aug 7 2009 6:04 PM
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-Chris (four.state.shows@gmail.com )
Aug 4 2009 3:13 AM
Glad to meet another Pastor who understands Jesus Loves Everyone. Be Blessed My Friend.
I Post Sermons on Fridays. There is background and tidbits in the Blog. The Videos go on the Main Page with feeds from Youtube. There are 3 Youtube Feeds. The Purple one has a variety of recent Sermons. The Red one has Chapters from my Book, "Awakenings in an Age of Angels". The Green one has the Sacrament Service, Selected readings, and music. I look forward to talking with you.
Hugs,
Angel
Jul 27 2009 2:17 AM
Hey there. I'm not on here all that much, so if you want to keep in touh please feel free to hit me up on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thomasjfox. Be well and I hope you are enjoying the summer.
-- Thom