Christina Engela Quotes
They run, they touch, they learn, they play, They listen, they work hard at growing all day.
It is easy for those who conflate religion with government to interpret any criticism of government or policy as an 'attack' on their 'faith'.
Democracy is government by the people, for the people. Without the responsibility of the people, and without the involvement of the people - all you have left is GOVERNMENT.
Who is an elected government in a constitutional democracy to decide it will not tolerate dissent
Who is an elected government in a constitutional democracy to decide it will not tolerate dissent.
But it’s a hundred and twelve years old!” He protested.“She still works pretty good.” Deire maintained. “Stardrive gets a mite twitchy at warp 4, but that’s just a dodgy plasma injector.
Christians believe their God gave us all free will - strange that for over 2000 years, they have tried to take that choice away.
One bright sunny day at a successful Literary Agency…Literary Agent: “So, Tina – we asked you to try and write a children’s story…”Tina: “Uh-huh.
Isn't unconditional love supposed to work both ways? How can we expect unconditional love for ourselves if we are not willing to grant others the same mercy?
Apathy.The reason you may wake up one day being not only a 2nd class citizen, but a criminal because of who you are - and then wonder why 'somebody' didn't do something when there was still time?
The best way to piss off your enemies is to out-succeed, out laugh and out live them.
Going to the extreme of inviting and welcoming people into your church in order to hear you condemn them or to know from your policy that you condemn them is not much better than bullying.
When something hurts them, they weep.By night, they rest, they sleep
You can pass any law you like to make 'criminals' of those you don't like and then justify it with whatever stupid reasoning that appeals to you. Is that rule of law - or tyranny?
How can you put human rights to a popular vote and call it democracy? How many times do you need to redefine or haggle about the meaning of the word EQUALITY.
Literary Agent: “I meant manuscript wise.”Tina: “Ohh. Um, yes. I’ve brought a few with me, just some rough drafts. (shuffle, shuffle) You might say something of an experiment.
Christ asked people who follow him to be the voice for the voiceless - not to wire their mouths shut.
Voting for a political party with a cross stuck on it doesn't mean it reflects true Christianity (at least not how Christ intended it) nor does 'biblical governance' guarantee Christian governance.
Many times we refer to people who express hate or behave in a barbaric, savage 'inhuman' way as 'animals', but on closer inspection we can clearly see that this is in fact, an insult to animals.
It would seem that the right to equality and human rights is far more an exclusive thing than an inclusive thing.
While EQUALITY means no more 'previously disadvantaged' it also means that there should be no 'currently disadvantaged' to replace them.
The religious right sees every group trying to achieve equality with them as a threat, because obviously if they become equal to them, THEY won't be able to abuse their human rights anymore.
Those who meet objections to their forcing their religion on others with cries of 'Show respect!' clearly have no grasp of irony.
Not being allowed to persecute someone else in the name of your religion does NOT equate to religious persecution.
Other kids are kids almost just like you - it's true.Other kids are kids too, but there's no other you, but YOU!
It's amazing, the increase in grammatical errors in proportion to the level of hatred in the content of hate mail.
Documentary evidence says where there is smoke there is fire, be it holy smoke or otherwise.
Human rights is a numbers game. Who is going to care if only 20 people pitch for a protest?
It is also aimed at experienced human rights activists who are looking for a handy collection of facts to use in any confrontations online – or in real life.
16 days of activism? I don't know about you folks, but I'm an activist every single day.
Well… er -”“Expecting a rescue is beyond hope under the circumstances!” Sam Barthoff, Mayor of Atro City, interrupted grimly, throwing up his hands in hopelessness. “Hopeless!
They tell us variety is the spice of life - and yet diversity terrifies them.
Those who object to human rights protection laws typically do so because they want to be above those laws.
Human rights protection laws typically come under attack from those who made these laws necessary to begin with.
Just saying "I love you" can mean the difference between nothing and everything. Some people say it while they stab the person they say it to - some say it to the one holding the knife.
Isn't it odd that some groups view being legally equal to other groups as 'oppression'?
Not being treated as equal IS oppression
Nobody can take your faith away form you. Faith is something you have to lose for yourself.
How many innocent victims of hate crime does it take before it becomes wrong?For us, one is already too many. For them, a thousand is not enough.
Some might claim that like the secret of flying is missing the ground, the secret to immortality is simply not dying.
Some girls feel they are like boys, They play rough, they like a lot of noise.
Don't be a bully, don't be meanBe a hero, don't be afraid to be seen.
If I want religion, I know where to look for it - and if for example I don't want it, then why should it be forced on me in media and public spaces?
It is ironic that the only thing separating 'friend' from 'fiend' - is a single letter.
The house was safe again, although a little bit more untidy, but at least Vluffy didn’t have to worry about big nasty two headed roaches chasing him down the hall anymore.