People who think the US should be a Christian theocracy probably feel persecuted because it isn't.

When I was in the Freak-Ass Church, we talked about this all the time, and what "being persecuted" meant -- and I assume still means -- to us (them) was that when we tried to proselytize, people weren't interested in what we were selling.

Plus, the whole thing where Christians were (are?) mocked for being uncool, non-drinking, non-partying virgins.

Occasionally, we'd get letters from missionaries we supported who would talk about being the victims of actual, you know, physical violence, and we'd have our viewpoint adjusted momentarily that, yeah, nobody is assaulting us for peddling God, so we're NOT REALLY PERSECUTED.

what "being persecuted" meant -- and I assume still means -- to us (them) was that when we tried to proselytize, people weren't interested in what we were selling.

I just realized that other than the door-to-door Mormons (who are always very polite), the only type of proselytizing I get is always people telling me I need to accept Jesus because I am obviously going to Hell because of the way I dress. Which doesn't make me want to spend time talking to them, go figure.

Favorite sign from down at SF City Hall today? "Find your own happiness, don't steal ours." I thought there would be more people down there, but it was very sweet all the same, especially all the older couples.

Uncool, non-drinking, non-partying, virgins are the last people its ok to mock!

Why just a few generations ago millions were slaughtered! In our own country they were dragged in the streets if they even looked at a cool, drunk, partying slutty woman!

No... wait...

This picture is so adorable. Brides! Babies! What's not to love?

Brides! Babies! What's not to love?

wow, what a beautiful family! I love that baby's dress!

That is a beautiful family - I love the baby's name, "Zadia."

I like this article about a company that makes interchangeable cake toppers, so you can mix and match the gender/ethnicity of the groom(s) and/or bride(s). They even have two options for bride figures--traditional gown and tailored suit.

Favorite sign from down at SF City Hall today? "Find your own happiness, don't steal ours."

I don't understand that. Is there like a finite amount of happiness? Wouldn't any other couple marrying make another couple less happy, then? WTF?

aw ... George Takei is married.