Funny thing how the professional Christian set runs around constantly whining that "Christians are being persecuted" yet the only ones that seem to be getting beaten or killed are LGBT citizens. In fact, since I began this blog, I do not recall seeing a single story where Christians were subjected to physical abuse by gays. In contrast, we have reported on numerous gay deaths and severe violence in gay bashing incidents. The latest example of how the Christianists and those who listen to their dishonest message are in fact the persecutors rather than the victims comes from Oregon where a spring break trip to the Oregon coast by two gay students turned into a nightmare as they were viciously beat in a gay bashing incident. Not a single abused Christian was to be seen, but these gay boys were another story. Here are some highlights from KOMO-TV 4:*
SEASIDE, Ore. -- A spring break trip to the Oregon coast was short cut by a vicious gay bashing for two nursing students from Western Washington. The two men, Sam, 22, and Kevin, 23, said they left a campfire to walk along the beach during what was supposed to be a stress-free getaway. But the walk itself was anything but stress free -- the two were beaten unconscious late Saturday night. When Sam and Kevin finally came to, the two nursing students knew just how serious their injuries were.
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Thinking back to the attack, the two men said they believe it was their sexual orientation that made them a target. "All of the sudden, someone asked if we were gay, called us 'fags,' then started punching us," said Sam. The victims said three or four young men dressed in black attacked them, letting loose punch after punch. The attack left the two men severely injured and bruised. Kevin's right eye is so badly damaged he plans to see a plastic surgeon on Wednesday.
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The attackers left the couple lying on the beach, unconscious. The two young men later stumbled into a nearby hotel for help."They didn't know my limit, how much I could take before we would die or sustain irreversible head trauma," said Kevin. Sam and Kevin say neither of them has ever been in a fight before, much less punched in the face. They worry this one violent moment has changed them.
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Kevin has medical insurance, but Sam does not. Sam estimates his medical bills will top $1,500. Detectives want to speak to the individuals who were present at the campfire prior to the attack. Anyone with information on these individuals' identities is urged to call the Seaside Police Department at (503) 738-6311.
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More fruit of the "loving" Christian message disseminated by folks like James Dobson, Tony Perkins, et al. The sad truth is that these hate merchants convince others - police, judges, students and ordinary citizens - that it is perfectly fine to discriminate against and harm gays as if we were less than fully human. It disgusts me.
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