BeaStKid

Ummm... Model United Nations is a competition.... The awards are for best delegate and best country and best position paper... The Beastkid

My pleasure...

Yeah... For more on how it is here, refer to my post in the Prince at Oprah thread....

You were right in your thinking that Hindus don't actively oppose homosexuals. Neither do any of the other religions in India. Let me give you some background info on how things are here---> Almost everyone has heard of the Kamasutra. There is a mention of homosexual acts in it (there is a full chapter dedicated to it, so calling it just a 'mention' would be wrong). This proves that Indians of that era were quite accepting of homosexuals. Come Britishers...and the introduction of the Victorian-era law--> Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code--->that criminalizes all sorts of sex not meant for procreation. With this, the mindset of the Indian society started changing towards the worse with respect to homosexuals. The Muslim rulers that preceded the British rulers also contributed to this, but the final straw was the British law and their overt discrimination towards gays. 200 years of rule is enough time to change the society and here we are, the law still remains and so does the discrimination. The only difference is that it is not overt. The law is now days used by the police for extortion, blackmail and sexual gratification. High-School scene is just taunting. I have not yet come across any physical gay-bashing. But the taunting can get severe. Total boycott may also take place. Same is the case with families that are not that accomodating. With special reference to Sikhism, which is the youngest religion and by far the most liberal, there is not overt discrimination against gays. But with the whole Indian mindset against homosexuals, Sikhs (who are Indians too) are not very gay-friendly. Those Indians, regardless of the religion, who have spent some time abroad, have a liberal attitude towards homosexuals. Same is the case with the more aware population like the upper-middle class. So, the conclusion is that India consists of a mixed group of liberals and orthodox with the latter group in majority. And the best part is that the liberal group is fast gaining in numbers. The Beastkid

Celebrating the completion of my Postion Paper that I have to submit for my upcoming competition of the Model United Nations.... The Beastkid

I too wasn't there at that time...Nevertheless....A Big Welcome BACK!!! The Beastkid

My thoughts, exactly!!

:wacko: Ummm.... My dear Hylas!! India is not only full of Hindus, but it has virtually every other religion. Even though Hindus are in the majority, other religions like Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Jews, etc are very much there. Even though they are a minority in our terms, in actual terms (actual numbers) they are quite a big population keeping in mind that 'minority' would be in proportion to India's mammoth population!!! As far as I am concerned, I am a Sikh. And no, Hinduism doesn't accept homosexuality.... Seconded!!! Yeah!! The Beastkid

In a dictatorship such as the one Iran has, it is better to be cautioned than not to exist altogether!! We, in India are cautioned as well. I hope y'all get what I'm trying to say. When everyone around you is against/conservative, it is best to keep shut. Otherwise things may get ugly, and they have in a number of cases. Even though I agree with both of you, but somewhere down the line, the western countries are a bit more 'open' than most of the Asian and African countries towards homosexuality. The Beastkid

Ahmadinejad's Gay Denial Must Occasion Caution http://www.campaigniran.org/casmii/index.php?q=node/3043 Following the recent trip of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the US and his remarks at Columbia University where he denied the existence of homosexuals in Iran, the issue of Iranian gays is now in international public view. Whether this newly gained global visibility marks a step in favor of improving the situation of gays in Iran or leads to a deepening of their plight has as much to do with internal Iranian society as with the actions of the international community. There are dangers and possibilities in this incredible turn of events that Western gay activists have to consider carefully. [...] -------------- Agreeing whole-heartedly!! The Beastkid

Gay Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil to Appear on Oprah http://www.towleroad.com/2007/10/gay-indian-prin.html Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, who was disowned by his family in 2006 after coming out to them, has reportedly been invited by Oprah to appear on her talk show later this month. [....] ------------------ Wow!!!

Ummm... I may be wrong, but Rory did mention that Luke was quite muscular. I think when he is scared of telling him about his relationship with Aaron. I've yet to read the full story (I'm on 25) but the image I have in mind of Luke is that of someone having a body like Randy Orton's---> muscular, but not bulging.... The Beastkid

Thanks, Joe...

Thanks, kashka.... And yes Ieshwar, I was talking about you only... The Beastkid

Wow!! Congrats!! The Beastkid

A HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO IESHWAR ON JOINING THE MILLENIUM CLUB Really Ieshwar, your funny, thought-provoking and wonderful posts add a new flavour to the forums and make it an enjoyable place to be a part of. Here's to another 1,000!! The Beastkid

I know that feeling! Even my exams didn't go that well this time, though i managed to get 70% marks. But I was not satisfied.... All the Best for the rest... The Beastkid

I read this a while back and was as disgusted by it back then as I am right now! He has no right to make such comments even if he is the Head of State of a country. I will not discuss this further for fear of violating The Lounge's rules, but if they weren't there (the rules), I would have some choice words for Mr. President The Beastkid

Huh? Certainly NOT! I just have a lot to say....

Ummm... not that it is a big problem, but it is a flaw... CJ!! You didn't even respond to that!! I don't think it can be changed, can it? Don't know what I'm talking about? The second last link on my page should've read----> Gay Authors Fall Anthology The Beastkid P.S I'll just let it be....

Graeme, for you, I'll always be either hot_bsk or The BeaStKid. Call me whatever you want. If it weren't for you, Francois and Ieshwar, I would never have stepped out of the Story Cafe and discovered the full forum. In fact, seeing the enthusiasm with which you participate in the forums was a key factor in getting me out of there. Thanks for bringing me out of that shell. The BeaStKid Awwww.... Thanks Kevin...

Thirded....

Yeah...my per day avg posting is around 9... But as I joined in Dec last year and started posting only in Feb this year...The post counter went for a six!! I'm working on the avg for now... The Beastkid

WoooHooo!!! Congrats Ieshwar!!! The forum is indeed richer with your presence!! Thanks for being here with us.... The Beastkid

Thanks a ton, Dhruv....