I recently had the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery here in Washington, DC and see the Hide/Seek exhibit. Many of the artists are a part of American culture such as Andy Warhol and Langston Hughes. What is unique about this exhibit is that it highlights what much of America and the world for that matter has tried to forget or at least not think about, the fact that LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) are just as much a part of society as any other group.…

I sadly can not say that I am always proud to be United Methodist but last week I was. The head of the Tea Party Nation Judson Phillips made the statement that the United Methodist Church is nothing more than the religious arm of the socialist movement. All of this because as he passed by the Methodist Building here in Washington, DC he saw a sign that read that read “I have a dream”. The sign is in support of the passage of the…

It is that time of the year again. It is a time when several religions are celebrating holidays. It is a festive and joyous time. Many of the stores you visit have a greeter there to say “Happy Holidays”. For most of us, including myself, this makes me smile and I generally offer the greeting back. But there are those that this makes them cringe. For these individuals the only acceptable greeting is Merry Christmas and don't you dare insult them by offering any other greeting. They call it…