One Million Moms Fights Gay Superheroes

[Kanatatsu]

these one million moms need to suck one million dongs.

 

[TomLikesGuitar]

I have a completely serious question.

Why are comics suddenly so fucking obsessed with gay activism and political correctness? Both of the major comic companies have dived faced first into confronting homosexuality and it's ridiculous. There's a reason most video game protagonists are straight. Most people are straight.

That's how life is.

Why make a character gay for no reason? It's tacky. Maybe if one of them had a male antagonist who always had some slight degree of sexual tension it could be cool (think Batman and Catwoman), but otherwise it just feels like they are shoehorning political correctness into the already fully stuffed boot that is the comic industry.

Because there are enough gay people out there that they deserve a decent gay role model. Yeah, the majority of people are straight, but currently pretty much ALL media reinforces the idea that being straight is the "default" and that being gay makes you some kind of "other". Which is pretty hrash on gay people, especially teenagers struggling to come to terms with their identity. Having a high profile gay superhero (dear god let it be Batman. He's so stereotypically macho, it would be glorious)would be a way of offering support to those kids. And it's hilarious the fuss that happens, DC could come out and say that they don't give a damn about gay people and just wanted to troll bigots, and i'd be happy.

Basically, why SHOULDN'T they make Batman gay?

There are a lot of crossdressers out there. They need a good role model.

Why SHOULDN'T they make Batman a crossdresser?

Oh right, because that would be unfair to the long term fans who have always liked Bruce as a chivalrous, yet slightly misogynistic womanizer. As someone else said, to change something like that all of a sudden seems like an sales tactic, and the fact that they felt the need to announce it only further proves that it is less about political correctness, and more about making an extra buck off the controversy.

 

[Vampire cat]

Too bad I grew up without one of those (300,000 or so?) moms. I mean look at me now, all accepting, non-sexist, non-racist and shit... Disgusting, truly.

*puts Christian conservatives on hit list when i take over the world*
Mhhhhmmmmm firing squads or crucifiction.?

Crucifiction... Oh the beautiful irony.

 

[HalfTangible]

It took me a few seconds to figure out that 'One million moms' was a name.

 

[Halceon]

You're right, One Million Moms, my gay lifestyle choice has been made in error. I'm changing it and I'm choosing to be Asian instead. If that doesn't work out, I can always choose to be a dolphin, right?

 

[creonto]

-snip-
god forbid that some people are different.
-snip-

that sad part is that he allegedly did. at least according to most of these bigoted morons.

 

[MammothBlade]

who is hoping it will be batman, just me?

Not just you. I want it to be Batman.

Screw you, 'One Million' Moms. You don't represent most mothers - the vast majority are surely appalled by your ignorant and narrowminded style of parenting. I'm sure you're doing a great job of raising them to be ignorant, uneducated fools like yourselves.

 

[DefiantGoblin]

"These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children's superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable."

....

Let's review, shall we?

Christianity is a religion based on the teachings of Jesus, who preached tolerance in an age of corruption and unfairness, and encouraged his followers to practice forgiveness and compassion for all people in the world. All of which are genuinely good ideas.

Fast forward to the present day, and it's considered "Christian" to be intolerant of homosexuals, among other incredibly insensitive beliefs.

Good job. Jesus would be so proud of what his church has become, I'm sure.

These people aren't Christian and don't represent what the modern church is like in any way, shape or form.

Most of the Western world are tolerant of homo-sexuality, it literally seems to be America that have a problem with it. It seems to me that whenever these groups do anything like this people come out and make negative comments about Christianity but nobody seems to pick up on the fact that they are all American. No Christian from Europe or Africa would condone these views so I don't understand why Christianity in general is tarnished with this negativity.

Right-wing America need to realise that the rest of the world have moved on and that their views are bordering on archaic.

 

[ReservoirAngel]

Basically, why SHOULDN'T they make Batman gay?

Because Catwoman.

I know DC was rebooted so shit's all new but Batman's already been shown fucking Catwoman, so suddenly having him say "I like a stiff dicking" will raise too many questions.

Frankly since apparently this is going to be a long-time character but one who hasn't yet been introduced to the New 52... I'm going with Captain Marvel. Since this time around he's been renamed "Shazam" (how gay does that sound?) and since the superhero himself is actually a young boy... I could see it making sense. I really could. It would explain how it's never been brought up before the big 'coming out' moment, since Bill Batson is still in that age where kids are still figuring themselves out.

Unless they already introduced him... frankly I haven't been paying attention.

 

[DefiantGoblin]

These people aren't Christian and don't represent what the modern church is like in any way, shape or form.

Most of the Western world are tolerant of homo-sexuality, it literally seems to be America that have a problem with it. It seems to me that whenever these groups do anything like this people come out and make negative comments about Christianity but nobody seems to pick up on the fact that they are all American. No Christian from Europe or Africa would condone these views so I don't understand why Christianity in general is tarnished with this negativity.

Right-wing America need to realise that the rest of the world have moved on and that their views are bordering on archaic.

The Catholic Church is based out of Italy, and the Catholic faith represents the majority of Christians in the regions you mentioned (especially in Africa). They also share many of the intolerant beliefs previously stated, and are responsible for some of the largest historical religious wars and massacres ever. They have so many questionable decisions and criticisms that Wikipedia has an entire page on them.

It's not just the United States that's crazy. They're just the craziest of the bunch, that doesn't mean they're the ONLY ones who are crazy. All of Christianity bears their stain because it's everywhere. The religion has just fallen apart from what it was supposed to be. While individuals might be practicing differently, that doesn't change the fact that the organization of Christianity has really fallen into a state of intolerance and shame. It's years, sometimes even centuries behind the curve in its teachings and acceptance of other ideas.

My family left the church we had been attending once they started turning away from being open and friendly to everyone and became just another Christian church spewing out hate for other religions and declaring that they were bound for Hell.

Granted, the Catholic church's ideology opposes Gay marriage but how often do you hear about Catholic's protesting about Gay people being considered equal - you don't. The Catholic church teaches to hate the sin and love the sinner and to not judge others. As far as media coverage is concerned the only vocal opponents to homosexuality are far-right Americans.

Oh and Africa is mostly Protestant rather than Catholic.

 

[ReservoirAngel]

Granted, the Catholic church's ideology opposes Gay marriage but how often do you hear about Catholic's protesting about Gay people being considered equal - you don't. The Catholic church teaches to hate the sin and love the sinner and to not judge others. As far as media coverage is concerned the only vocal opponents to homosexuality are far-right Americans.

And how many of those far-right lunatics call themselves Catholic? Answer: A large portion of them. They sure don't show a lot of love for the sinners, at least in my personal experience.

 

[Erttheking]

Christians can get fucked. Seriously. Go meet your god.

...nice pal, what do you do when a minority of a group disapproves of another group? Wish death upon the entire group. Generalizing is fun! And it is in no way hypocritical.

 

[Treblaine]

When did "family" become a euphemism for "uptight conservative killjoys"?

It's the hypocrisy I can't stand. They go on and on about how important family is and how it must be so awful for homosexuals because they can't be in a family yet BUT THEN THEY GO AND STOP GAYS ACTUALLY MARRYING OR ADOPTING!!!!

Do they have one milion members yet?

Don't now. Never have. Not even their totally cumulative members who were only ever briefly members, that doesn't even add up to one million.

Thing is in the 90's they were called Oppressive Liberals for how they campaigned for stricter guns laws. They really do like to shit in peoples' sandwiches.

 

[DefiantGoblin]

Granted, the Catholic church's ideology opposes Gay marriage but how often do you hear about Catholic's protesting about Gay people being considered equal - you don't. The Catholic church teaches to hate the sin and love the sinner and to not judge others. As far as media coverage is concerned the only vocal opponents to homosexuality are far-right Americans.

And how many of those far-right lunatics call themselves Catholic? Answer: A large portion of them. They sure don't show a lot of love for the sinners, at least in my personal experience.

Which goes to prove my point even further. These people are not representative of the church as a whole. I think it's wrong that whenever there's a story like this people seem to have the view of 'ooh typical christians,' when in actuality it is the far-right American's who are seemingly picking and choosing which parts of scripture they abide by.

 

[ReservoirAngel]

Granted, the Catholic church's ideology opposes Gay marriage but how often do you hear about Catholic's protesting about Gay people being considered equal - you don't. The Catholic church teaches to hate the sin and love the sinner and to not judge others. As far as media coverage is concerned the only vocal opponents to homosexuality are far-right Americans.

And how many of those far-right lunatics call themselves Catholic? Answer: A large portion of them. They sure don't show a lot of love for the sinners, at least in my personal experience.

Which goes to prove my point even further. These people are not representative of the church as a whole. I think it's wrong that whenever there's a story like this people seem to have the view of 'ooh typical christians,' when in actuality it is the far-right American's who are seemingly picking and choosing which parts of scripture they abide by.

Oh I see... I may have misread the point of your post.

Spoiler: Apologies

I see your point with that. Unfortunately nobody tends to pay attention to the mild-mannered person sat politely in the corner when there's a lunatic in a clown mask and a toga running around shitting on your doilies. It's always the most vocal people that get focused on the most.

But to be truly fair here, I do remember the Pope himself and some high-up and important figures in the Catholic Church saying some pretty reprehensible things about homosexuals. Plus come on, the lunatics needed to get their base somewhere. Sure you can't hold the entire Catholic Church responsible for what the lunatics did with that base of belief, but I'm still not inclined to give the rest of them a free pass by any stretch.

That's not to say I hate them. I don't. I have a friend who's a Catholic (boy saying that as a defence sounds really cliché doesn't it?) and he's fantastic.

Plus the robes are kind of awesome. Seriously.

Spoiler: Just look at 'em!

For people who are anti-gay, they sure do dress pretty damn fabulously! Just sayin'.

When did "family" become a euphemism for "uptight conservative killjoys"?

It's the hypocrisy I can't stand. They go on and on about how important family is and how it must be so awful for homosexuals because they can't be in a family yet BUT THEN THEY GO AND STOP GAYS ACTUALLY MARRYING OR ADOPTING!!!!

The even bigger hypocrisy is that the whole "I hate all gay people and if my child was gay I'd disown them" bullshit is a bigger threat to families than the tolerance they so oppress.

Take a normal, "traditional family". A dad, a mum, a teenage son and a young daughter. Now, say that son turns out to be gay. Which of the following will do more damage to the family:

1) The parents accepting and loving their son for who he is.
2) The parents flipping out, throwing him out of the house and never speaking to him again.

It's just nonsense that somewhere along the line "hatred" became a family value. I don't remember hatred being a value in my family, and I turned out okay. Sure I'm gay as a San Francisco parade and have the liver of a man twice my age, but in general I'm doing pretty good. I'd be doing a hell of a lot worse if my parents had freaked out on me for being gay and totally abandoned me.

 

[Frostbyte666]

hmm, well the thing is this would be in accordance with catholic doctrine though i wouldn't care if 1 of the superheroes was gay on 1 condition. That they do not make him one of the stereotypical camp flamboyant gay arseholes who thinks that the world owes them because of their orientation. Before anyone accuses me of being anti-gay, don't, I have no problem with gay people, I house shared with 1 of my best mates who's gay for 2 years with no problems whatsoever and we both agreed that the camp, flamboyant ones are arseholes.

Now on who's coming out the closet I'm going to bet on aquaman.