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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 22, 2012, 10:24:33 PM »
stop

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 22, 2012, 09:40:37 PM »
bottles

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 22, 2012, 05:22:23 PM »
Would

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Forum Games / Re: Let's count to a million FOR REAL
« on: October 22, 2012, 05:19:32 PM »

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 22, 2012, 12:28:42 AM »
cynical

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 21, 2012, 11:30:50 PM »
asked

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Sexual Orientation
« on: October 21, 2012, 11:20:19 PM »
I love that show! Yes, Sheldon is considered ace, though I would also say he's aromantic, as well. I haven't quite figured out Amy's deal; she strikes me as being a repressed bisexual becoming less and less repressed, but I'm not entirely sure.

Incidentally, my parents like to call me "Sheldon" because of our similarities. Then again, aside from similar orientations, I think I might also have mild Asperger's syndrome (which manifests itself differently in females, but nevertheless...), which Sheldon also clearly has.
...I guess I'm sort of like a female, way less socially impaired/naive, way less "extreme" version of Sheldon. Heh.

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 21, 2012, 09:27:38 PM »
of

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Sexual Orientation
« on: October 21, 2012, 07:03:34 PM »
LD: This is my understanding of the matter: Some do, some don't. (Given the subject matter, MATURE DISCUSSION WARNING.)

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Sexual Orientation
« on: October 21, 2012, 06:04:06 PM »
Heh, I tried not to go completely overboard with the list. I think I did a pretty good job covering a lot of orientations, though. :P

Her parents are evangelical Christian, and when they found her online profile with a "queer" identification they began to tell their friends that they were disowning their daughter.
It's stories like this that both sadden and infuriate me. Treating a fellow human being as such—especially one's own child, no less—is so horrible and un-Christlike.  It's no wonder people are repelled and disillusioned by the notion Christianity, when so many so-called Christians are acting this way, completely counter to everything Jesus emphasized.

Anyway... I guess I'll share some of my story.

As far as "coming out" about my orientation, aside from a few internet friends, I've really only talked about it with my parents. They pretty much already knew I was ace, but just didn't know the term for it. I think most people who know me really well wouldn't be surprised by my orientation. Being hetero-romantic, though, I imagine I come across as heterosexual, if anything. Or possibly a celibate heterosexual. (I am indeed celibate, but I choose to be. Being that it's my "default mode," though, it's just not a "struggle" or "issue" or whatever for me.)

While my parents accept my orientation, I think part of them believes I just might be a "late bloomer" or something. While I suppose that's possible, or maybe I'm "repressed" or something, I'm in my mid-twenties; I think I would have experienced sexual attraction by now, especially considering I HAVE experienced romantic attraction. If I am indeed NOT ace, I have such incredibly low libido I might as well be.

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Not at the Dinner Table / Sexual Orientation
« on: October 21, 2012, 02:37:55 PM »
While I know this is a risky and controversial topic, I'm surprised this poll hasn't been done before. I do realize not everyone fits "neatly" into one category, and one's orientation and/or identification may change over time. If you're unfamiliar with any of the terms in the poll, Google is your friend.

Feel free to discuss anything related to sexual and/or romantic orientation here. Just keep it respectful, tactful, and kind.  Also, save the marriage/gay debate for the preexisting topic.

I personally identify as hetero-romantic ace. Depending on how you look at it, I guess that makes me both "straight" and "nothing" at the same time.

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General Chat / Re: How privileged are you?
« on: October 20, 2012, 03:50:22 PM »
I have a score of exactly 0. Heh.

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage
« on: October 19, 2012, 07:01:53 PM »
I know this is sort of shifting the topic, but, Koopaslaya, I'm curious to know your thoughts about two hetero-romantic asexuals getting married. Would such a marriage be considered invalid or incomplete, in your mind? Should said individuals remain single/unmarried forever, even if they romantically love and want to commit to each other, simply because they are not interested in having sexual intimacy? (Or are not "burdened" or "burning" with such a desire?)

To that end, what about homo-romantic asexuals who do not engage in sexual activity? (On another note, is that even considered immoral?) And if they want to marry?

(I could make an argument against an asexual marrying a non-asexual person, due to being "unequally yoked"--the sexual person not receiving the intimacy they need, and the asexual person feeling obligated to fulfill that need without mutual desire, each resulting in causing tension in the relationship. But I'm not speaking of such an instance.)

Note I'm asking these questions wanting to know your religious/personal perspective as well as a secular point of view (i.e. your opinion regarding government and benefits and whatnot). I realize your posts and arguments have been secular in nature, but I am curious about your religious view in this instance.

I'm especially interested to see others' views (particularly Christian ones) on the matter considering I identify as hetero-romantic asexual. (Heh, I just outed myself, so to speak.) I'm not sure how I feel about the matter, myself, but part of me feels kind of cheated, knowing I possibly should not be allowed to marry (or it being considered unwise), should I so desire marriage at some point.

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Forum Games / Re: The Add-One-Word Story Returns
« on: October 19, 2012, 11:06:20 AM »
to

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Not at the Dinner Table / Re: Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage
« on: October 19, 2012, 03:13:27 AM »
While I haven't finished reading everything you linked yet, CrossEyed, I must say, your link to Justin Lee's arguments has resulted in me re-examining my own perspective on the matter. Kudos!

I'm currently reading Ron's opposing argument.

EDIT: Oh yeah, Markio, I think my FlashPlayer plugin is acting up or something, because I currently can't get any YouTube videos to work for me. Might have to "reboot" my browser.

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