The Christianists Create a Martyr

As predicted by a number of bloggers, the Christianists are trying to turn former University of Toledo Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Crystal Dixon, into a martyr. Ms. Dixon wrote an anti-gay rant in the Toledo Free Press, which identified Ms. Dixon's position with the University, that among other things said the following:

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"As a Black woman ... I take great umbrage at the notion that those choosing the homosexual lifestyle are civil rights victims. I cannot wake up tomorrow and not be a Black woman. Daily thousands of homosexuals make a life decision to leave the gay lifestyle evidenced by the growing population of PFOX (Parents and Friends of Ex Gays) and Exodus International just to name a few. Frequently, the individuals report that the impetus to their change of heart and lifestyle was a transformative experience with God; a realization that their choice of same-sex practices wreaked havoc in their psychological and physical lives."

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Economic data is irrefutable: The normative statistics for a homosexual in the USA include a Bachelor's degree: For gay men, the median household income is $83,000/yr. (Gay singles $62,000; gay couples living together $130,000), almost 80% above the median U.S. household income of $46,326, per census data. For lesbians, the median household income is $80,000/yr. (Lesbian singles $52,000; Lesbian couples living together $96,000); 36% of lesbians reported household incomes in excess of $100,000/yr. Compare that to the median income of the non-college educated Black male of $30,539. The data speaks for itself.

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My final and most important point. There is a divine order. God created human kind male and female (Genesis 1:27). God created humans with an inalienable right to choose. There are consequences for each of our choices, including those who violate God's divine order. It is base human nature to revolt and become indignant when the world or even God Himself, disagrees with our choice that violates His divine order.

Meanwhile, in her position as Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Dixon was supposed to be impartially and objectively enforcing the University's diversity policies and programs which differ sharply with Ms. Dixons editorial comments (which again clearly designated her position with the University). Here is what the University's diversity policy reads:

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The University of Toledo has declared a policy of providing equal opportunity in all policies and procedures affecting employment and education. In conjunction with the objectives of the policy and in accordance with the various local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, the university is committed to providing employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, the presence of a disability, familial status, political affiliation and participation in protected activities.

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Obviously, by her own statements, Ms. Dixon made it clear that she does not support ANY anti-discrimination protecting LGBT individuals, much less the University's policy. She thinks gays are just a bunch of Godless sinners acting on their own hedonistic choices. Never mind that the medical experts take a completely opposing view to that of Ms. Dixon. Thus, it makes perfect sense that the University did not wish to keep her in a position where she obviously doesn't want to follow University policy. Now, she's a martyr for the Chistianists. Here's how professional anti-gay gas bag (and in my opinion, extreme closet case) Robert Knight describes Dixon's firing in Cybercast News:

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"She is being singled out for telling the truth," Knight said, "and that is happening all too often on America's campuses, where speech codes and censures and disciplinary actions are undertaken to enforce a singular point of view on any number of topics. But the homosexual issue seems to be the area where university officials brook the least amount of dissent."

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"The media have played a major role in the success of the gay rights movement by excluding responsible dissent and promoting whatever the gay rights movement wants," Knight told Cybercast News Service . "I don't think it is unfair to say that most media, right down to the community level, are fully owned subsidiaries of the gay rights movement."

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All too typically, Cybercast News also has quotes from an "ex-gay for pay" - the only ones that seem to exist are those being paid to say they are ex-gay - whining the same only "choice" myth and citing their marriage to a woman. I assue you, being married to a woman does not mean you are straight - just in deep denial. I tried that approach for 24 years and guess what? It doesn't work.