From tragedy comes a blessing...

by Coach Kerri, LGBT Life Coach/Motivational Speaker/Radio Show Host/Author on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 5:07pm

Unless you live in a place with no tvs, newspapers or computers, you are well aware of the recent tragedies which have come to light regarding lgbtq teens committing suicide as a result of bullying simply because they are gay. These tragedies happen every single day and have been happening long before the media brought attention to it.

So for me as a LGBT life coach, it's a moment of awakening. I am witnessing straight allies and the lgbtq community come together to pay respect and finally talk OPENLY about this epidemic.

From this tragedy comes a blessing. And by that I mean, the dialog which has now begun not only within the lgbtq community, but among our straight allies as well. This is reaching those that thought it didn't affect them. It does. When a teenager transitions (dies) as a result of bullying due to ignorance and hate, it affects us ALL!

These kids did not transition (die) in vein. There is much work to be done to heal our community and much work to be done to spread the word about zero tolerance of bullying worldwide. These kids carried a weight on their shoulders too much to bear. But, we will NOT let their legacy be forgotten once the media moves on to the next story.

A movement has already begun to save lives, to create a safe haven for these kids and straight allies/mentors who want to get involved and it's called, "I'm Gay, Now What" -- www.imgaynowwhat.com

If you are a lgbtq teen/young adult in crisis, help is here. Support is here. This project is a labor of LOVE on the parts of myself, Dawn, The Self Esteem Queen and the founders of Studology 101 and Femmeology 101. Please help us spread the word. Please ask your schools, colleges, local lgbtq offices and chambers to bring us to YOUR city to speak to the masses. WE are taking this worldwide.

We need your help in making this viral.  

For every person who reads this message, all I ask is THREE things of you:

• Post the link: www.imgaynowwhat.com on your facebook and other social network sites
• If  you are a teen/young adult or know one in crisis, sign up TODAY for the website (it is safe and you have support)
• Help us  make this movement VIRAL (if you can re-post funny videos, chain letters, and random pics all day, you can surely take 2 minutes out of your day to do something POSITIVE --> it may be the difference between saving a life or burying one)

THANK YOU!

Peace and Blessings,
Coach Kerri


This movement is sponsored by Dawn, The Self Esteem Queen (www.selfesteemqueen.com), Coach Kerri (www.KerriRSmith.com), Studology 101 and Femmeology 101 (www.studology101.tv)

Dear Dr. Laura... (an open letter about the Bible and homosexuality)

On her radio show sometime prior to 2004, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet.

It's funny, as well as informative:


Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law.
I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. ... End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Law and how to follow them.

1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. The passage clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan,
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