| Author | Comment | ezekielk
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(5/25/02 1:46:21 pm)
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A couple weeks after joining this board, I searched for some boards with "Loki" as the theme, and found one called "Loki's Playground". I chose the handle "Manannan's Itch". Someone there just asked me how I came up with it. So I thought the good folken here, would enjoy reading my explanation:
---begin explanation
From: Manannan's Itch (EZEKIELJK)
To: REV_WILLY
REV_WILLY postulated:
<< what's the story behind Manannan and Itch? >>
Good question: not easy to answer in a few sentences, but I'll try. I just discovered the Celtic deity "Manannan Mac Lir" some weeks back, and since then he's given me many powerful visions (including my essay "Origin of Evil", and other recent writings).
(I must pause here, to put in a plug for this other message board:
Manannan's Lagoon
http://www.manannan.net/lagoon
Stumbling onto their board awakened me to Manannan; thus the people there deserve credit for the fine energy I received as a result. Of course, their board is dedicated to this sea god, for whom the Isle of Man is named. That is an island that rests between Wales and Eire, and is the seat of Celtic Independence, and harbors the capital of the future Celtic Nation. They are very powerful--though silent--supporters of Irish Independence. That's why you never hear of the Manx folk in the news; they're just too darned clever. If you've ever tried to catch a leprechaun for it's pot of gold, then you'll understand what I mean.)
The "Itch" part just popped into my head, when I was thinking about a handle for my DelphiForums settings. But I realize where it originated:
Last year in July, I found a custard cream pie decorated with tons of glazed strawberries, and peach and melon slices...sitting right there on the doorsteps to an apartment close to Grace Cathedral here in San Francisco. Scrawled in whipped cream, were the words "Happy birthday, Mitch." Well, the pie (still in its cardboard box) was in perfect condition, so I took it with me on my power walk, planning to share it with some houseless friends, once I get home. It was the last day of July, my birthday month (my birthday is the 1st). Now, I don't celebrate my birthday, though my angels do. Nothing magickal had happened until then: so I figured my guardians wanted me to have a birthday cake...and custard is one of my very favorites (right up there with angel food and ice cream cake).
But what relevance does "Mitch" have in my world? None, that I first thought. Then, as I continued the walk, it hit me: "Mitch" is an abbreviation for "My Itch"...so I laughed uproariously, realizing my soulmate's humor...who is my missing (since 1991) lover Randolph. He always is with me, as my main guardian angel. And I guess "my itch" is a cute euphemism for what I am to him. One can conjecture at least two meanings to this phrase. 
I concluded that he is currently manifesting to me, as Manannan...whereas he normally enjoys playing Zeus. But since Randolph is half-Irish, half-Scot himself, I think Manannan is quite suitable for him...especially when you consider his robust, playful personality.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, M'ITCH!
So I think Randolph must have whispered "Itch" in my ear, when I wanted to create a handle indicative of Manannan. So it was just a simple step up from "My Itch" to "Manannan's Itch". The custard birthday pie BTW, led to my befriending this wonderful young homeless man...whom I took home, and let consume the entire pie, except for one slice (mine). And his name is, guess what: "Lucky". For whom I composed this piece:
---begin poem:
LUCKY IN LOVE
by Ezekiel J. Krahlin
I am so much in love, the heartbreak is total.
The beauty of this boy surpasses all imagination!
How can I not rejoice? For Allah has come to me, and loved me.
Allah is good! Allah is gay! Oh Great Adonai, you are the apple
of my eye.
Oh, Lucky, I know who you are! You are God's own Son: Lucifer!
Alleluia, for Gay Liberation has finally sprung!
Celebrate, oh my sisters and brothers, whom I lovingly call "Hellene":
for I, the Angel of Justice do strike down your enemies
with the sword of truth, my tongue,
which honors the man who types this prose:
Ezekiel Joseph Krahlin. Remember him well,
for He is the Savior we chose for you!
So be joyful, for your Liberator, Ezekiel,
is 100% devoted to our highest ideals!
And through his hands shall come our offerings
of peace and eternal life to all our suffering Hellenic children!
For as YHVH freed the Hebrews from Egypt,
by slaying the firstborn of every Egyptian family...
He will now strike down the firstborn of every gay-hating hetero!
And when this New Passover has fulfilled its mission,
there will remain not a single homophobe on the planet.
And YHVH--who is Randolph Louis Taylor in this life--
shall marry his son--who is Ezekiel Joseph Krahlin.
It will be announced in the National Enquirer first...
but when it finally dawns on the mainstream media
that the Enquirer has just published their first true story...
news of their marriage will spread like wildfire
into every household of Amerika!
No milk carton will go untouched by a picture of
young Jesus's butt with caption: "Have you seen this boy"...
nor half of those by a picture of YHVH's wanger,
with caption: "Have you seen this man".
Yes, folks, Jesus and Daddy are back, back in a Big Way...
and we Both say: "Screw those fuckin' heteros!"
So our mission is cut out for us,
and we expect every soldier to do his duty impeccably,
and without a twinge of fear.
In the name of all that is most sacred, most pure, most divine:
Strike down the demons at the root,
and separate the chaff from wheat!
Soon the bodies will pile up,
and then the big rats feast!
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Pennsylvania Dutch Gay Jesus says:
"Throw the hetero over the fence some hay."
-Zeke Krahlin, Chief Thracian
http://surf.to/gaybible
—--end of poem
---end of explanation
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Witness the GAY Miracle
http://www.gay-bible.org/manannan/index_miracle.htm
Edited by: ezekielk at: 5/25/02 10:43:38 pm
| Jay Phule
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(5/28/02 10:27:38 pm)
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This is a cute story, but I don't like the poem at all. I'd be pretty pissed if someone posted a poem here that said "Screw those fuckin' homos!" and hetero bashing is just as tasteless to me. Considering the finest people in my life are heterosexual (besides my boyfriend of course) it does not sit well with me it all.
You are a man on a helluva mission and your flag has some of the brightest rainbow colors I've ever seen, but don't make the same tactless mistakes that other exclusive groups make.
~J
| ezekielk
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(5/30/02 12:55:45 am)
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Jay Phule said:
<< I'd be pretty pissed if someone posted a poem here that said "Screw those fuckin' homos!" >>
Well, that's an unfair comparison. To be proper, you need to compare my phrase "every gay-hating hetero" to something like: "Screw those fuckin' homos who hurt their own brothers!". This is one of my statements, when criticizing my gay brothers for giving hard drugs to young guys. But I never made any blanket statement against heteros. I'm surprised you jumped the gun on this.
<< but don't make the same tactless mistakes that other exclusive groups make. >>
Don't worry, I won't. I do know what I'm doing...I'm way ahead of the game. Besides which: I trust readers are intelligent enough to know when I criticize heterosexuality, I am condemning its extreme form, "heterocentrism". I know that I don't need to spell this out, to those in the know. (But I already spelled it out by saying "every gay-hating hetero", not "every hetero".)
Perhaps my approach is too blunt for your taste. But just compare that to real homophobia that is with us 24/7. I do not try to please everyone with my style of writing and philosophy...which is based in large part on the very accurate observation that MOST heteros who claim gay friendliness are no more than "friendly fire".
Besides which, my hetero buddies love what I write, and do not have any problems with my stance...for they know how tough it is for gays. And why? Too many arrogant heteros. My buddies realize that such genuine gay-friendliness that they possess, is not typical of heteros at large.
I don't see any difference in wishing all Nazis dead, from wishing all homophobes dead...and one of their traits is heterosexuality. (Besides which, Nazism is yet one more ugly phenomenon of a Christianized, hetero-centered culture that inevitably leads to civil strife and persecution.) I am wishing dead, all homophobes...who are also the kind of people who bring us: racism, child abuse, women-bashing, nuclear war, and all other forms of horrid bigotry. I wish them dead...dead, dead, dead...dead as a doornail. Too bad they're also heterosexual. But that's their problem, not mine. It is time for these ugly hets to take responsibility for their own grievous crimes, instead of scapegoating us queers. A showdown is just around the corner...and it will become global.
In fact, it is precisely their attitude of hetero supremacy that is the crux of the problem...not anything else. So if I hesitate to condemn heteros, I am saying it's okay to slander us with all sorts of horrible gossip, and even kill us...but I dare not point my finger at the sacred cow that is heterosexuality and heterocentric family values.
That's my stance on the matter, and I know it's legit. History proves me out.
Conclusion:
I suggest that those heteros who consider themselves truly gay-friendly ought to come up with another word for "heterosexual", in order to distinguish them from gay-hating str8s, who have completely polluted that word (heterosexual)...which has come to imply "anti-gay" almost as much as "non-gay". (IOW, these bigoted str8s have given heterosexuality a very bad name.)
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Witness the GAY Miracle
http://www.gay-bible.org/manannan/index_miracle.htm
Edited by: ezekielk at: 6/4/02 2:16:09 pm
| Jay Phule
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(6/4/02 9:18:56 pm)
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You said "I don't see any difference in wishing all Nazis dead, from wishing all homophobes dead..."
and later said
"I am wishing dead, all homophobes..."
I don't like this either 'cause I've met alot of people that were raging mad homophobes, and later became overtly gay friendly after getting to know me. People can change and thankfully do. Wishing any group dead is understandable in the heat of passion, but a terrible vision to hang onto.
So you run into alot of homophobia where you live? I believe you lived in New York and are currently in San Fransisco? I always hear these are the easy places to be gay, so I'm interested in hearing about them. I came out in a town in Kansas and have done everything from making out with boyfriends at the mall with no problem to holding hands everywhere. This is pretty good considering I live in the Bible belt, and it's seems to get easier every year that goes by. I've had very few homophobic experiences, and the worst one I had ended with tons of supportive people rallying around me in defense. That was rockin!
~J
Edited by: Jay Phule at: 6/4/02 9:32:52 pm
| ezekielk
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(6/7/02 5:47:18 pm)
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Jay Phule spoke:
<< I don't like this either 'cause I've met alot of people that were raging mad homophobes, and later became overtly gay friendly after getting to know me. >>
You sound like you get around. Then again, perhaps you don't really mean "a lot", but "a few". I question your personal experiences.
<< Wishing any group dead is understandable in the heat of passion, but a terrible vision to hang onto. >>
Perhaps such a vision strikes terror in YOUR heart. It certainly does not, in mine. I am quite comfortable with this thought, for it is RIGHTEOUS, and HONEST. There is no terror in my vision, only PRIDE. And, all my energies for everything else seem to be in full force, and not drained in the least, by maintaining a vision where all homophobes cease to exist. IOW: "I foresee dead people".
<< So you run into alot of homophobia where you live? >>
Yeah, it's called the "Yoonited States of Amerika".
<< I believe you lived in New York and are currently in San Fransisco? I always hear these are the easy places to be gay, so I'm interested in hearing about them. >>
"Easy"? That's all hype. Sure it's relatively easier, but the gay bashing still goes on, just to a somewhat lesser degree (say, by 20%). Churches all over the place still preach anti-gay dogma, with very few exceptions. But I'm not interested in convincing you of my observations. You live in the U.S. too; you are just shamefully unaware of the social and political scene across this country (in this matter).
<< I came out in a town in Kansas and have done everything from making out with boyfriends at the mall with no problem to holding hands everywhere. >>
This is extraordinary, and you know as much as I do, that your positive experience is still far more the exception, than the rule. You do keep up with gay issues there in Kansas, don't you? Well, maybe not, as you seem blithely ignorant of gay matters. (Don't you realize how many new young homeless are gay outcasts, from their families? It's on the increase.) Not that you should be political on a pagan board...but I am somewhat shocked at your seeming naivete.
<< I've had very few homophobic experiences, and the worst one I had ended with tons of supportive people rallying around me in defense. That was rockin! >>
In Kansas, eh? Okay, I'd have to say if this really did happen to you, it's extraordinary, and I'm glad for you. But to use such unique personal experiences as some sort of reliable measure of what's really coming down on gays at large, since DOMA, is a bit unfair. Do you know the cases of anti-gay attacks and laws in your part of the country? Have you compared them with your own unusual experiences? I am aware of what goes on in Kansas, as I am in every state of this union, re. gay rights. I also keep up on the global scene.
Guys and gals get bashed, sometimes killed, for holding hands here in San Francisco. And you'd know that, if you ever kept up with gay news. Two guys got shot (one to death), for holding hands on Haight Street, S.F., four years ago. There are plenty of other examples. Oh yeah: Our mayor Willie Brown won his second term by playing the homophobic card. He placed ads in local newspapers, with a photo of drag queens partying...and the caption said: "Do you really want these kind of people running our city?"
I could go on. But this not being a board where I debate with right-wingers and other 'phobes, I don't care to waste my time doing same here. I just suggest, Jay, that you subscribe to PlanetOut online, or pick up a gay rag once a month or so...and read the major stories.
You paint a picture of Queer Utopia already happening in the middle of your Bible Belt. And I believe this is rather cold to trivialize what is truly a dire situation that continues against gay people in Amerika. I have enough problems opposing the perpetual brainwash by fascists and Nazis, that there really isn't a gay problem to be issued. I really don't want to get into the same thing with those in the so-called "progressive" or "alternative" fold.
IOW: Homophobia is indeed a subtle evil, undermining even our subconscious and collective pagan minds.
Having said all this, I still applaud your forthright courage to come out in Kansas in such a brazen manner. If only a lot more gays would do same, eh? What's that old saying? Oh, yeah: "You can lead a horse to water, but..." ( you do know the rest, don't you)?
And as far as "loving my enemy"...well, I don't see them as enemies, just seriously misguided lunatics. (Gotta love that! Nonetheless, I'd love 'em a hell of a lot more if they were six feet under...or ashes.)
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Lavender-Velvet Revolution
http://surf.to/gaybible
Edited by: ezekielk at: 6/8/02 2:44:55 pm
| Jay Phule
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(6/7/02 7:13:32 pm)
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"You sound like you get around. Then again, perhaps you don't really mean "a lot", but "a few". I question your personal experiences."
Well, I guess it's up to interpretation as to what's alot and a little. I'd say at least 20 dead set homophobes came around and became supportive after hanging out with me. I think it's alot but as you can see I'm a fairly optimistic person.
I will not deny AT ALL that I am not a politically aware person. I really don't watch the news or TV, I don't listen to talk radio very often... I just don't keep up with things. I'm more the sort of person that focuses on the little things in my life, and I depend on my friends to update me with the latest news. I do know some bad things have gone down in Kansas involving gay people, things that are terribly unjust and these have been recent. I know that gay rights have a long way to go but I hope that you believe, like I do, that year by year we are making headway.
My own life experiences have been fairly positive but I focus on the positive alot. Sure 3 guys wanted to kill me for being gay, but the large number of people that came to protect me, most of them strangers filled me with great optimism for the potential humanity has to do right. You take take bad or good from an experience like that, and I chose to take only good.
"I don't care to waste my time doing same here. I just suggest, Jay, that you subscribe to PlanetOut online"
Mayhap I will and I'll try to get a bigger picture. I listened to a gay NPR radio show the other day because of our conversation here.
"You paint a picture of Queer Utopia already happening in the middle of your Bible Belt. And I believe this is rather cold to trivialize what is truly a dire situation that continues against gay people in Amerika. "
Well I'm not going to act like Kansas hasn't been good to me when it has. Saying something positive about society by no means trivializes struggles that folks go through. I never said I don't buy that other people have hard times, I only asked to hear your experiences about cities that are rumored to be very gay friendly.
I won't address the wishing a group of people dead issue since I don't feel we'll agree on that. This board is meant to be a free exchange of ideas though so I respect your opinion.
~J | GreenVikingX 
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Let's see... two gays, one Cross Humper, at least two chicks, and me.
This board is like Cheers... well, maybe not. Always interesting, though.
When the hell are ezekielk and that uppity Bible Thumper from the other thread going to have a discussion? I'd buy tickets to see that one! | har·ry, tr.v. har·ried, har·ry·ing, har·ries
1. To disturb or distress by or as if by repeated attacks; harass.
2. To raid, as in war; sack or pillage.
hea·then, n. pl. hea·thens or heathen
1. One who adheres to the religion of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.
2. One who is regarded as irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened. | | "Never before has such an atrocity been seen... The church of St. Cuthbert is spattered with the blood of the priests of God, stripped of all its furnishings, exposed to the plundering of pagans; a place more sacred than any in Britain." - Alcuin of York, 793 AD |
| ezekielk
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(6/8/02 2:49:57 pm)
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GreenVikingX said:
<< When the hell are ezekielk and that uppity Bible Thumper from the other thread going to have a discussion? I'd buy tickets to see that one! >>
I wouldn't even lower myself to hold any sort of conversation with such bottom dwellers. The only time I ever bother any more, to attempt to "educate", is among my own gay friends who need to break out of their conservative shells...or those whom I perceive not to be aware of the current news regarding gay rights.
If I disagree with someone like you or Jay, I know I'm speaking with good folks who have their ducks in one row. Thus, I speak my mind and leave it at that...preferrably giving the "other" person the last word.
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Lavender-Velvet Revolution
http://surf.to/gaybible
| Jay Phule
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(6/8/02 6:10:15 pm)
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"This board is like Cheers... well, maybe not. Always interesting, though."
Maybe more like a really bad British sitcom that can only be shown really late at night. I'll take interesting as a compliment though. |
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