I am reading this from Canada and my heart is sad. Although homophobia exists here, we have managed to become the first North American country to legalize same sex marriage. My partner and I were married about three years ago having waited twelve years. Be strong, be patient, acknowledging that more and more countries are legalizing marriage equality for all. In each country's debate the ugly head of homophobia rises and it is, unfortunately, prevalent in religions. Sadly, these religions claim to have love and tolerance as their foundations. The problem with most religions is two fold: believers must believe antiquated laws, and secondly, their belief is based on the laws being "God given" which means they cannot change. Ironically, the One Hundred or so, Old Testament Laws of Leviticus (Torah in Judaism) have been mostly abandoned except for the homosexual 'abomination.,"
To gain freedom of equality for all, it is to the law of the land that we must turn.

Look back and take solace. Just ten years ago, Ellen Degeneres "came out," and lost job contracts. A Christian minister, Pat Robertson, called her Ellen "Degenerate." Now, she is loved world wide and with her wife, Portia, is the greatest of "Gay Ambassadors" to the world. In keeping with the spirit of this article, Ellen is never hateful. She loves everyone and it is this love is opening what was once 'closed doors.'

Singapore Sisters, don't lose heart. This is a website with an positive message and a great impact. I am doing my best by making my site: http://stories4hotbloodedlesbians.com, a home for all lesbians and non-homophobia straight women.
We have many supporters and the numbers are growing. Soon Britain and Ireland will recognize same sex marriage, thereby recognizing our cause. With much love - we are one -
paula key (with the snow gone) in Canada