I never chose to be gay. I just found out that I wasn't even remotely attracted to girls. And there was nothing I could do about it. In a similar sense; you're not attracted to all types of women, you might like redheads over brunettes for example. A brunette might just not get you "excited". You can't -choose- to be attracted to a certain appearance or type of woman, just like I can't choose to be attracted to women as a whole. Bottom line; you don't choose who you are attracted to..
Even if you're bi, you don't get to choose who you're going to be attracted to or fall in love with. You still don't have much in the way of choice. Love is like that.
Agreed! That's what I say to my children all the time! "I love you, but DO NOT TEST ME or I will torture you forever." This is just how LOVE works! Dunno why they can't see this, and just cry all the time!
"Jesus changes gays into heterosexuals" proclaimed evangelical ex-gay ministries for 40 years, drawing in almost a million Christians. This year the men with the official records admitted nobody changed from homosexual to heterosexual. Every medical association concurs: sexual orientation is not a choice. The 2 major ex-gay groups shut down forever. Prayer, deliverance, fasting, bible study, being born again, fellowship, Christian counseling and therapy were all tried. Nothing changes a person's God-given sexual orientation. Every medical association concurs: sexual orientation is not a choice.
This is a funny skit and the irony is not lost on me - thank you for uploading. And a comment on the people arguing below. I know it shouldn't but it always surprises me when this kind of thing happens. There should be an option to turn the comments off because listening to some of this hateful stuff can often ruin my day by instilling the fear that there really are so many nasty, hateful people on the planet.. I wish I could 'unread' all that shite Advice to haters: tend to your own business.
you hit the nail right on the coffin my friend! Things are only considered right or wrong by the times we live in. Tomorrows sin can be fine today, as something like slavery that's fine one day is abhorrent the next.
Balls. Hate is a perfectly valid response. "To criticise a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous but to criticise their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticise ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticise and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." - Rowan Atkinson
If you are referring society in general you are 100% right. However, we are speaking of a philosophy with a certain standard of living and a relationship with its creator.
"God want to come inside YOU and is waiting ... waiting ... waiting..." Read this out loud with a breathy voice and rising intonation - what woudl Freud say about Lu?
Yes and no. I don't dispute it but I don't completely accept it either. It is something in my life that shouldn't change how I act: Care for those who need help, give without expecting back, be humble, do good for others and be non-violent. What about you?
Will do. I'm friends with his daughter , Lily. She asked me round to stay the other night , I am going tommorow night , I will tell him u said "hi". What I love about the Atkinson's is that they are famous but they act so normal and genuine. They don't even have servants in their house! Their kids invite normal kids like me round and they just help out in the communtity. They don't act like royalty or arrogance. Such a lovely family. Looking so forward to catching up with Lily after going away.
But you don't choose to be gay. No one does. Who would choose to have abuse thrown at them by people who hate gays just because of their sexual orientation?
+Sage Hane "If being homosexual is sexually arousing, I think that's good enough of a reason for people to want to become so." --- Does a person chooses (or wants) to be sexually aroused by people of their own "genital group"? (If being homosexual is sexually arousing, that means you are, most likely, a homosexual.)
Beg to differ Sam, I don't know what kinds of books you read or 'research' you've done, but there is one school of thought among scientists that sexual preference is possibly the direct cause of genetic influences. Notice I'm not saying that it is possible to pinpoint a specific gene or DNA sequence which induces homosexuality but rather that the combined effect of a number of these cause sexual orientation. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus is believed to be particularly crucial.
There is a reason passages like that exist. Because of their implications, the implications are the fundamental basis for the Christian, Jewish and Muslim disapproval of homosexuality. The stance against homosexuality is represented in Leviticus.
Anyone should be allowed to partake in consentual relationships, but polyamourous marriage is however a problem - all the laws on the books take 2-partner/parent situations into account and with 4 or more individuals things would get very complicated legally... (healthcare or other federal benefits for all three spouses? Inheritance? Divorce??) So that's a good reason to make it "illegal".
something along the lines of: "and you've tried tying metal things to your private parts". It's a joke on ridiculous ways to try and "cure" homosexuality way back.
Fan you can not understand the "mental turmoil" unless you are experiencing it. There is a struggle and a fight within the soul of man or woman. This person's conscious knows something is "wrong" with homosexuality.
And do you also follow the parts of Leviticus that say not to eat shellfish or wear clothes made of two different fabrics? Leviticus 19:19 reads, "you shall not... wear a garment upon you of two kinds of material mixed together." Leviticus 11:10 reads, "But whatever is in the seas and in the rivers that does not have fins and scales among all the teeming life of the water, and among all the living creatures that are in the water, they are detestable things to you."
Try reading: Leviticus 25:44 "Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves." Peter 2:18 "Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh." Oh, and FYI, as a history major I'm quite aware that the Democrats were pro-slavery hence the anachronous term 'Dixiecrat.'
I invest time in it as it impinges on my life and attempts to legislate marriage, morality and control science and education. It is constantly pushing into affairs of state, war, peace and foreign policy. Religion as a whole crushes creativity, stifles innovation, art and science and represses humanity as a whole. This is why I study it and push against it.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. "I" didn't decide it a sin, it is a sin according to the Koran, the Bible and many other religious texts. But then my lifestyle is considered a sin to some. And yes, Rowan Atkinson was doing a superb job of spoofing the topic. We all need to learn to laugh at ourselves and then allow others to laugh with us (not at us.)
Exactly. That was the point of my comment and Rowan's satirical video. Aside from all the negativity, there are people even in today's debased world trying to do good things. Perhaps all we need is a little of Cod's grace (LOL) -- Check out "God's Mysterious Ways" by Rowan.
Man, look at all these serious posts. It's just meant to be funny. It's sole purpose is to make you laugh. I don't see anyone discussing how funny it was. I think it's hilarious !
Trolls don't believe the opinion they spout. The thing about this guy is he surely believes what he's spouting with all his heart. The problem with believing in opinions is that they are often flawed, and in this case, the context of everything he tried to speak about was misapproriated in the extreme.
There were dozens of gospels before the synoptics were chosen, many written earlier, becaming casualties of church politics. On a less trivial note, lust is built-in part of being human - I'm not saying we should always succumb to it (I dont advocate promiscuity), but at its best it is an expression of love, which is divine and beautiful. If there is genuine love - not merely lust - why is this particular expression of love wrong? I'd appreciate some spiritual insight, so do try to explain.
The way he says 'homosexual' :'D
hoop
Homosekthuality
Absolutely bloody love this sketch. So funny, even thirty years on!
Rowan Atkinson. I love your sense of humour.
I never chose to be gay. I just found out that I wasn't even remotely attracted to girls. And there was nothing I could do about it. In a similar sense; you're not attracted to all types of women, you might like redheads over brunettes for example. A brunette might just not get you "excited". You can't -choose- to be attracted to a certain appearance or type of woman, just like I can't choose to be attracted to women as a whole. Bottom line; you don't choose who you are attracted to..
Even if you're bi, you don't get to choose who you're going to be attracted to or fall in love with. You still don't have much in the way of choice. Love is like that.
this was THE funniest sketch of the series i always laugh at it and think back to it often.masterpiece
This is so good and brave, too, regarding it was 1980!
Agreed! That's what I say to my children all the time! "I love you, but DO NOT TEST ME or I will torture you forever." This is just how LOVE works! Dunno why they can't see this, and just cry all the time!
come out of the toilet.... lol
The most funny part xD
Naomi Wicks you're lovely
"Jesus changes gays into heterosexuals" proclaimed evangelical ex-gay ministries for 40 years, drawing in almost a million Christians. This year the men with the official records admitted nobody changed from homosexual to heterosexual. Every medical association concurs: sexual orientation is not a choice. The 2 major ex-gay groups shut down forever. Prayer, deliverance, fasting, bible study, being born again, fellowship, Christian counseling and therapy were all tried. Nothing changes a person's God-given sexual orientation. Every medical association concurs: sexual orientation is not a choice.
This is a funny skit and the irony is not lost on me - thank you for uploading.
And a comment on the people arguing below. I know it shouldn't but it always surprises me when this kind of thing happens. There should be an option to turn the comments off because listening to some of this hateful stuff can often ruin my day by instilling the fear that there really are so many nasty, hateful people on the planet.. I wish I could 'unread' all that shite
Advice to haters: tend to your own business.
Wow. The voice and mannerisms remind me a lot of Rowan Williams (Anglican Bishop)! Too funny!
ROLF!
THAT IS ONLY BECAUSE YOU ARE EASILY IMPRESSED.
ROFL!
PS - THAT WAS A GREAT COME-BACK, GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR, BRAVO!
Priceless acting
A very funny man and a very apt subject at this very time.
Rowan will always make me laugh
Thank you HiBi90210! *SO* great to hear such support for equal marriage here. Loving you!
This is great, we see a Bean in growth and he was hilarious at that time too!
Rowan is brave, funny and intelligent
Is this where westboro get their slogan?
Lol
Watch the hands! Amazing
Love the hair.
Still on point. Wow.
you hit the nail right on the coffin my friend! Things are only considered right or wrong by the times we live in. Tomorrows sin can be fine today, as something like slavery that's fine one day is abhorrent the next.
'He hates puffs!' LOL
Balls. Hate is a perfectly valid response. "To criticise a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous but to criticise their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticise ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticise and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." - Rowan Atkinson
Absolutely love it. 😂
It's a lifestyle, just not a choice. The only choice is whether or not to embrace and love who you are.
Hear, hear!
wow, this seems ahead of its time
Don't let fictional beings dictate any part of your life.
So three years after the upload of this comedy sketch still no comments on the actual video?...
this man is hilarious :)
Wow. How old is this? 35 years or so? Could have been recorded just yesterday, in some places in the world.
its... a comedy sketch
0:40 epic moment
THE HOMOLITIC NATURE OF MY QUESTIONS IMPRESSED EVEN MYSELF.
When I always hear the word cottaging I get the other meaning of it.
GR8!
Love the way he says "same..um, same... er.. genital group". Also it's amazing how this still represents the opinion of many in the Church of England.
All he can do like a gentleman is knock at your door and wait.
Rowan Atkinson does Rowan Williams.
westboro baptist must love him
1:26 he does an impression of Bill Nighy
How can you possibly disagree with that statement?
Are there any comments on the actual video?
ROFF!
Yo Jack you're referring me in the third person. Dude why are you so cruel.
As far as I know, lying is sin, no matter what religion.
Strong argument Mr Leprechaun!
Thanks.
Because I'm the cruel and ugly brother of Handsome Jack.
You're avoiding my question...
If you are referring society in general you are 100% right. However, we are speaking of a philosophy with a certain standard of living and a relationship with its creator.
Yep.
"Rowan Atkinson is funnier than Bernie Mac" ©
*"God's like that, He hates puffs!"* :D _haha!_
I wasn't aware, although it sounds similar. It may have to do which the many accents in the UK.
The Church of England would like a word with you.
Do you know what the meaning of the word "judge" as I used it in my reply to you?
Right.
he looks like quentin tarantino
"God want to come inside YOU and is waiting ... waiting ... waiting..."
Read this out loud with a breathy voice and rising intonation - what woudl Freud say about Lu?
Dammit everyone, stop arguing and enjoy the hilarity!!!!
Yes and no. I don't dispute it but I don't completely accept it either. It is something in my life that shouldn't change how I act: Care for those who need help, give without expecting back, be humble, do good for others and be non-violent.
What about you?
Will do. I'm friends with his daughter , Lily. She asked me round to stay the other night , I am going tommorow night , I will tell him u said "hi".
What I love about the Atkinson's is that they are famous but they act so normal and genuine. They don't even have servants in their house! Their kids invite normal kids like me round and they just help out in the communtity. They don't act like royalty or arrogance. Such a lovely family. Looking so forward to catching up with Lily after going away.
Do you walk into a party and choose who you find hot? lol (easiest thought experiment in the world)
But you don't choose to be gay. No one does. Who would choose to have abuse thrown at them by people who hate gays just because of their sexual orientation?
Josh Fowler if I'm not mistaken, that was the point of his comment.
Josh Fowler Otay, Panky! :)
+Josh Fowler,
All that would be worth the amazing improvements in hygiene, color coordination, and dancing.
+Sage Hane "If being homosexual is sexually arousing, I think that's good enough of a reason for people to want to become so." --- Does a person chooses (or wants) to be sexually aroused by people of their own "genital group"? (If being homosexual is sexually arousing, that means you are, most likely, a homosexual.)
The authority over this matter is not a religious organization.
Beg to differ Sam, I don't know what kinds of books you read or 'research' you've done, but there is one school of thought among scientists that sexual preference is possibly the direct cause of genetic influences. Notice I'm not saying that it is possible to pinpoint a specific gene or DNA sequence which induces homosexuality but rather that the combined effect of a number of these cause sexual orientation. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus is believed to be particularly crucial.
Apparently only a short spell in prison. Lets hope he doesn't get stuck in a lift or he may be unable to control himself.
There is a reason passages like that exist. Because of their implications, the implications are the fundamental basis for the Christian, Jewish and Muslim disapproval of homosexuality. The stance against homosexuality is represented in Leviticus.
The funny thing is that gay means happy.
yes....a panda
Then my thrillingly humorous metaphor fails, and all wit is drained from the room. Thanks.
wups, meant yesterday's sin is fine today.
dont worry, so do u
Anyone should be allowed to partake in consentual relationships, but polyamourous marriage is however a problem - all the laws on the books take 2-partner/parent situations into account and with 4 or more individuals things would get very complicated legally... (healthcare or other federal benefits for all three spouses? Inheritance? Divorce??)
So that's a good reason to make it "illegal".
I dub thee, "Troll."
Well, that was random.
by that logic we should have no scruples with human cannibals as well, right?
What does Rowan say at around 1:13? The part where he says "You've tried tying..."
Hilarious skit by the way. :D
something along the lines of: "and you've tried tying metal things to your private parts". It's a joke on ridiculous ways to try and "cure" homosexuality way back.
Fan you can not understand the "mental turmoil" unless you are experiencing it. There is a struggle and a fight within the soul of man or woman. This person's conscious knows something is "wrong" with homosexuality.
And do you also follow the parts of Leviticus that say not to eat shellfish or wear clothes made of two different fabrics?
Leviticus 19:19 reads, "you shall not... wear a garment upon you of two kinds of material mixed together."
Leviticus 11:10 reads, "But whatever is in the seas and in the rivers that does not have fins and scales among all the teeming life of the water, and among all the living creatures that are in the water, they are detestable things to you."
Try reading: Leviticus 25:44
"Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves."
Peter 2:18
"Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh."
Oh, and FYI, as a history major I'm quite aware that the Democrats were pro-slavery hence the anachronous term 'Dixiecrat.'
I invest time in it as it impinges on my life and attempts to legislate marriage, morality and control science and education. It is constantly pushing into affairs of state, war, peace and foreign policy. Religion as a whole crushes creativity, stifles innovation, art and science and represses humanity as a whole. This is why I study it and push against it.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
"I" didn't decide it a sin, it is a sin according to the Koran, the Bible and many other religious texts.
But then my lifestyle is considered a sin to some.
And yes, Rowan Atkinson was doing a superb job of spoofing the topic.
We all need to learn to laugh at ourselves and then allow others to laugh with us (not at us.)
Can you stand for election at the next Papal conclave?
Exactly. That was the point of my comment and Rowan's satirical video. Aside from all the negativity, there are people even in today's debased world trying to do good things. Perhaps all we need is a little of Cod's grace (LOL) -- Check out "God's Mysterious Ways" by Rowan.
Man, look at all these serious posts. It's just meant to be funny. It's sole purpose is to make you laugh. I don't see anyone discussing how funny it was. I think it's hilarious !
I'm just going to assume you're trolling.
Trolls don't believe the opinion they spout. The thing about this guy is he surely believes what he's spouting with all his heart. The problem with believing in opinions is that they are often flawed, and in this case, the context of everything he tried to speak about was misapproriated in the extreme.
LOL
RAINBOWS
Look up, "Alfred Hitchcock's cure for insomnia," I think you need it.
Funny.
I didn't assume a thing, I quoted you. And you never answered the questions.
explain? i guess ill need to watch it again, i coulda been drunk :P
Then forgive me.
There were dozens of gospels before the synoptics were chosen, many written earlier, becaming casualties of church politics. On a less trivial note, lust is built-in part of being human - I'm not saying we should always succumb to it (I dont advocate promiscuity), but at its best it is an expression of love, which is divine and beautiful. If there is genuine love - not merely lust - why is this particular expression of love wrong? I'd appreciate some spiritual insight, so do try to explain.
genital group rules. The band of this name would go a long way
Well, if you are referring to loving another gay in bed than ... NO. LOL
how is that contrary to what I said?