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Thanx . . . I really appreciate your response. I wish you a very happy life.
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Thanx Tim . . . your comment was very much appreciated. We all must guard against those punitive times occurring again. You are to be congratulated on a happy marriage to MIchael. Wish you manny, many more years of happiness.
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Thanx . . . Im really appreciated your comment and thanx for taking time to contact me. I guess our problems stem from the bible and christianity. The same Christians who are extolling 'love thy neighbour' are condemning gays. Were it not for the cry of 'the jews killed christ' I doubt if we would have had hatred of the jewish people. My story is but a drop in the ocean of Intolerance.
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Thanx Parker . . . your comments encourage me. I'm not the only one who has suffered; have a read of what happened to Alan Turing. A great man cut down by religious bigotry. I hope your life's going well and you've achieved some happiness.
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Thanx WolfM. It's all in the past now but a warning to your generation . . . dont let those religious and other right wingers ever get into a position of influence again. Hope your life is going well and that you're happy
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Thank you Drew. It was something I needed to do. I'm left with a smouldering anger. No person should have to endure such torture. My story isn't as bad as Alan Turing. Not only did he build one of the first computers he also saved many lives (and shortened the war) by cracking the Nazi Enigma code. What did they do to him. He approached a young man and was caught. He was charged and sentenced to chemical castration. Soon after he killed himself. It's so sad . . . so wasteful. You sound like a really nice person . . . go and have a happy life.
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A poem about the cruelty of society to homosexuals in the nineteen fifties.
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I stand now on the threshold Of the winter of my life For Eighty years I've journeyed Through years of joy and strife The mists of time churn softly But clearly now and then I see my past before me And taste the fear again Yes, fear became my master A slave I was to fear Fear, with every heartbeat You see, I was born a queer. What hateful names were used To vilify my kind What dreadful ways we suffere
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Sorry for not responding sooner. I've just listed two new books and have been busy. Yeah, when I finished I thought about Simon and his story; I left him in abeyance somewhat. I was fixated on dealing out justice to Natan and the senior copper. I've been thinking I might write a sequel about a boy his age, in that time, and being gay. I reckon it would've been hard. Thanx again
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As an author Mark I'm jealous. Your George Granger series has so much potential for continuity. I've been searching for something similar but as yet haven't found anything to use. Any good story must have a background that allows the central plot to develop and the bridgemont focus is brilliant. You're a very talented writer. Have you ever ventured into non gay fiction or even prose? Graham Sealby
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My apologies Mike for not responding before this. I actually grew very fond of the Billy character and want to expand his personality. I wanted him to be cheeky and basic with no prejudices. I have in mind to do a whole book with him as a central character.
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Wow . . . thank you. Thats a great idea. I'm always on the prowl for story ideas and your comment is worthwhile. Thanx again
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I really don't know how to answer your comment. Yes Stephen it's not easy reading and I had real difficulty scoping the chapter. I hope that, on the whole, the story is acceptable to all. Do you think I should expand on the role of Cephas? Do i need to bring us gays more significantly into the dialogue?
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Heralding a new day in Jerusalem, the sun arose above the surrounding hills, and the city emerged from shadow. Normally this was a time of celebration – it was Pesach 104 when the nation celebrated deliverance from a cruel tyrant. It was a time of joy and thanksgiving. Or, so it should have been. For on this morn the citizens awoke to an atmosphere of foreboding. The news of the execution was the only subject discussed throughout the night, but while the vast majority considered
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From market place to village square, like an all-consuming forest fire the news of Adlai’s arrest spread rapidly. It seemed the whole Jewish nation was outraged. His was the voice of freedom, the voice of reason, and the voice of hope. Led by the Zealots and Pharisees the people started to fight back – with civil disobedience. Plans were put in place for supplies to Roman garrisons to arrive late, or not at all. Wines were to be spoiled with vinegar, statues and official buildings deface
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I enjoyed your comment. What dificult pasrts are you referring to? I'm of a mind to do a rewrite soon and would love to hear from you. I'd enjoy expanding on Cephas for instant. I don't believe I've let his true character shine through. Whilst I didn't want 'Adlai' to be gay, I still believe I should give Cephas a bigger spot in the story. What do you think?
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Yeah religion is fascinating. Once you understand that religion is man made and not even divinely inspired you can regard religion in a more constructive light. My personal feeling is that most religions are comprised of bigotry and bias. Take us gays for example. I regard the rantings of Paul, Peter and Leviticus as pure homophobia and indicating personal bigotry. Were the two P's gay? Hmmm.
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Sadly Stephen, the story of Horus and Jesus is very common. The same story applies to the Persian god 'Mithra's'; the greeks Dionysus and several others. Do a Google and you'll find a list of similarities. My personal feeling is that whoever wrote the gospels used the storyline to apply to JC. Remember, when the so called New Testament was written, the world was basically illiterate so the authors would never be accused of Plagiarism. Knowledge is power.
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Adlai and his followers, after a long spell of travelling, arrived in Sepphoris, and decided to spend a few well- earned days of rest. And there was Maria to be considered. The rigors of travel bore heavily on a pregnant woman. Cephas obligingly opened up his home to Adlai and Maria. Idra, now retired and enjoying the fruits of his labors, greeted Adlai with enthusiasm. “How well you look, nephew. Being famous becomes you.” And Idra had aged well. With all the travelling, he’d do
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CHAPTER 16 Interlude 27CE – 28CE Standing outside the local Synagogue in Sepphoris, Adlai began his quest. This seemed a logical place to begin as he had the enthusiastic support of Abir ben Micah. Following the dialogue he had with Zechariah in the desert he talked about the meaning of love, the power of forgiveness, and the cruelty of taxes imposed by Rome and the Temple. At first attendances were small and some indeed hostile. Out of fear of retaliation, peopl
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Hanukkah! 92 This being the time of year given over to handing out presents to children and so it was also the time to visit family to celebrate the occasion. But this year Adlai had an ulterior reason to go home – Nazareth being so close to Sepphoris – and Maria. He was concerned at how Yusuf had deteriorated. Still able to work at his trade but he was more stooped and his full head of hair was now streaked with grey. And Mariam. Her tongue seemed to sharpen with age. She scolded
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Not long after the full Sanhedrin had voted down Abir’s motion on the Temple Tax, Pilate summoned Caiaphas to Caesarea. He also required Zacchaeus, the senior ‘Publicanus’ 89 to attend. As Caiaphas was coming from Jerusalem and Zacchaeus from Jericho, several days had elapsed since the vote was taken. The meeting was set to be in Pilate’s office. Zacchaeus arrived first, and was discussing tax matters with Pilate when Caiaphas, tall and aristocratic, entered the room. On seeing
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Interlude 23CE - 28CE In 23 CE Emperor Tiberius' son Julius Caesar Drusus dies. From that point forward, Tiberius seems to lose interest in the Empire and occupies himself with the pursuit of pleasure. At the same time, Lucius Aelius Sejanus begins to dominate the Roman Senate and the Emperor. He expanded the Praetorian Guard 84 beyond being a bodyguard to an independent arm of government thus making him powerful - and feared. In 24CE, the Roman war against N
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The street of the silk merchants was thronged with people buying, selling, or just strolling along looking at the wares on display. Alexandria, being at the hub of trade routes both by sea and by land, was thronged with a variety of merchandise from many countries. And the babble of languages from many far-flung regions gave this part of Alexandria a flavor of mystery. As Amenko made his way through the crowds, he found the atmosphere heady. But he wasn’t here to buy. His was a dangerous
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Farhan and Amenko just stood aside as the two childhood friends were reunited. With obvious delight, they clasped forearms and surveyed each other. Cephas, smiling broadly observed, “Adlai – you’ve changed.” This brought a gale of laughter as Adlai responded, “I would hope so cousin. It’s been what, ten long summers? I was just a boy – a nuisance - back then. We’ve all changed or at least I would hope, for the better.” “But you look different. You’ve put on muscle and are
