How do you feel about what the street preachers are doing?
Survey Responses to the question: How do you feel about what the street preachers are doing?
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first line of each answer comes from the multiple choice selection. The next line is the additional
comments.
1 Makes me angry
2 Makes me angry
3 Right to own opinion
4 Right to own opinion
The negative makes the positive stronger.
5 Makes me angry
Sad, because they're misguided.
6 Other
What they say has no bearing. Your good deeds / bad deeds do NOT prevent or get you into heaven. So
its all pointless what the street preachers say.
7 Right to own opinion
But they are annoying.
8 Other
I used to feel angry. Now I feel it keeps us focused and reminds us that the fight for our rights is not
over and we still must try to change the minds of people who live in ignorance
9 Other
Angry is too strong a word but it irritates me and is hard not to engage them.
10 They are wrong.
11 Makes me angry.
They're intolerance is masked by "so called" need to to spread the Word - Hypocrites!!
12 doesn't bother me
13 Right to own opinion
But they are annoying :)
14 Right to own opinion
But what they are doing makes me sad. Yelling is divisive. Jesus taught love, not hate.
15 doesn't bother me
16 Right to own opinion
They as Christians feel right and above others but it is really an unhealthy use of religion.
17 Right to own opinion
18 All the multiple choice answers especially if they knew:
- That lots of good Christian straight people were among those they're shouting at .
- How scary it is for gay people to come to this event! They might think twice. I don't think Jesus would
support / participate in their act
19 Makes me angry
Would like to see city ordinance to prohibit them from being within 500 feet of any gathering.
20 Other
I think their funny. I love to watch morons.
21 Makes me angry
22 Makes me angry
23 Other
Get a life
24 Makes me angry
25 Makes me angry
26 Makes me angry
Their entire stance is hypocritical. They are preaching hatred and intolerance which is the opposite of
the teachings of Christ.
27 Other
They anger me and make me all too cognicant of how difficult acceptance and tolerance can be.
28 Right to own opinion
but do we have to hear them all day long.
29 Makes me angry
30 It hurts
31 Other
Its sad and frustating
32 Other
I feel so sorry for them. They aren't helping anyone. They're just making themselves feel better
33 Makes me angry
I don't preach to them about their beliefs and tell them they are going to hell, so I prefer they afford me
the same respect and not stand in judgment of me.
34 Makes me angry
35 Other
I do not go to their church and protest their beliefs., they should stay away on a day of pride for me.
It took me a long time to accept myself for who I am. Now they should just leave me alone.
36 Makes me angry
Rude
37 Angry Right to own opinion
I feel it is disrespectful and truly against God.
38 Makes me angry
39 Makes me angry
40 Right to own opinion
Free comedy hour. I think that they are hilarious. As long as the protest remains peaceful I don't
really mind them. They have a right to their own opinions.
41 Doesn't really bother me. Everyone has a right to own opinion
42 Other
SAD ... Anger is an expression of fear. Fear is a choice - some churches preach that fear motivates
change for the "positive". Only love can change! And love isn't angry.
43 Makes me angry
I hate walking through them to get here.
44 Right to own opinion
While they have the right to their opinion I paid to come to Pridefest for Pridefest. They shouldn't be
loudspeaking into Pridefest. They have plenty of forums for their message.
45 Makes me angry
I just wish they would leave us alone.
46 Right to own opinion
47 Makes me angry
48 Makes me angry
Gather where you can project positive energy instead of negative energy.
49 Other
Where are they?
50 Makes me angry
51 Makes me angry
52 Other
They contradict themselves and the bible - God is the only one who can judge, also they cannot find a
bible passage that states we cannot be who we are. The bible states to love one another as I have loved
you. They are the ones expressing hate not love which will never bring people to Jesus. I am a born
again Christian yet they are persecuting one of their own sisters in Christ. It's not right.
53 Right to own opinion
but they do not need to PUSH it on everyone who doesn't share the same opinion. How would they feel
if everyone from Pridefest showed up at their church tomorrow holding signs telling them they were
going to hell if they walked in?
54 Other
They have the right to make a statement as do we., however the close proximity to this event and their
use of amplification is inappropriate.
55 Doesn't bother me
What bothers me is how loud and intrusive they are.
56 Right to own opinion
57 Other
They are not trying to help anyone. They are an embarrassment to the Christianity they claim.
58 Other
They have a right, but this is our time. They are too loud. If we stood on the street and condemned
them we would be arrested.
59 Other
I feel if preachers are going to minister I believe it should be done in love. I do NOT feel the love of
Christ coming through. I hear alot of condemnation. Sure they say repent -even John the Baptist
preached in love and so did Jesus. Here is something else to think about, being gay for the most part
is not a choice. Do you really think we would choose to be hated? The way the preachers come across,
God hates us! If homosexuality is a sin then it is sin God hates not me.
60 Makes me angry .. They have a right to their own opinion.
AND They preach to love all but hate us. I do not preach my faith to them. They should not preach to
me.
61 Other
If I wanted to hear their hateful banter, I would go to their church ANNOYED / SADDENED
62 Makes me angry
63 Makes me angry
It also makes me feel badly about myself even though I don't buy what they are saying.
64
Annoyed but I don't let it spoil my day.
65 Right to own opinion
The views expressed are often limited in interpretation of scripture.
66 Right to own opinion
Doesn't really bother me.
67 Makes me angry, they have a right to own opinion.
It is a perfect example of the hypocrisy and bigotry typical of most organized religions.
68 Makes me angry
69 Makes me angry
Everyone has a right to their own opinion. If the God they worship can only hate then they worship
an evil God.
70 Other
I feel sad for them. There's so much more to life. I used to believe what they believe but now I
volunteer as a silent witness.
71 Makes me angry
Have a right to own opinion but don't try to force it on me.
72 Makes me angry
They are hateful.
73 Other
Mostly I feel pity for these who focus on intolerance in a supposedly loving religion.
74 Right to own opinion
75 Makes me angry Right to own opinion
76
I'm thankful that we have the freedoms to express all opinions. Maybe we don't agree but we can
freely express.
77 doesn't bother me Everyone has right to own opinion.
At age 57 I've encountered far worse hostility . Equality will prevail.
78 Makes me angry
79 Other
They're just ridiculous and don't they have anything better to do on a Saturday afternoon. There's
really no hope for them.
80 doesn't bother me
I ignore them altogether as if they aren't even there.
81 Other
I mean it makes me mad but if someone wants to be gay or etc. That that's their life. I'm cool
whether they are against it or not.
82 Makes me angry
83 Right to own opinion
but they should not push on others.
first line of each answer comes from the multiple choice selection. The next line is the additional
comments.
1 Makes me angry
2 Makes me angry
3 Right to own opinion
4 Right to own opinion
The negative makes the positive stronger.
5 Makes me angry
Sad, because they're misguided.
6 Other
What they say has no bearing. Your good deeds / bad deeds do NOT prevent or get you into heaven. So
its all pointless what the street preachers say.
7 Right to own opinion
But they are annoying.
8 Other
I used to feel angry. Now I feel it keeps us focused and reminds us that the fight for our rights is not
over and we still must try to change the minds of people who live in ignorance
9 Other
Angry is too strong a word but it irritates me and is hard not to engage them.
10 They are wrong.
11 Makes me angry.
They're intolerance is masked by "so called" need to to spread the Word - Hypocrites!!
12 doesn't bother me
13 Right to own opinion
But they are annoying :)
14 Right to own opinion
But what they are doing makes me sad. Yelling is divisive. Jesus taught love, not hate.
15 doesn't bother me
16 Right to own opinion
They as Christians feel right and above others but it is really an unhealthy use of religion.
17 Right to own opinion
18 All the multiple choice answers especially if they knew:
- That lots of good Christian straight people were among those they're shouting at .
- How scary it is for gay people to come to this event! They might think twice. I don't think Jesus would
support / participate in their act
19 Makes me angry
Would like to see city ordinance to prohibit them from being within 500 feet of any gathering.
20 Other
I think their funny. I love to watch morons.
21 Makes me angry
22 Makes me angry
23 Other
Get a life
24 Makes me angry
25 Makes me angry
26 Makes me angry
Their entire stance is hypocritical. They are preaching hatred and intolerance which is the opposite of
the teachings of Christ.
27 Other
They anger me and make me all too cognicant of how difficult acceptance and tolerance can be.
28 Right to own opinion
but do we have to hear them all day long.
29 Makes me angry
30 It hurts
31 Other
Its sad and frustating
32 Other
I feel so sorry for them. They aren't helping anyone. They're just making themselves feel better
33 Makes me angry
I don't preach to them about their beliefs and tell them they are going to hell, so I prefer they afford me
the same respect and not stand in judgment of me.
34 Makes me angry
35 Other
I do not go to their church and protest their beliefs., they should stay away on a day of pride for me.
It took me a long time to accept myself for who I am. Now they should just leave me alone.
36 Makes me angry
Rude
37 Angry Right to own opinion
I feel it is disrespectful and truly against God.
38 Makes me angry
39 Makes me angry
40 Right to own opinion
Free comedy hour. I think that they are hilarious. As long as the protest remains peaceful I don't
really mind them. They have a right to their own opinions.
41 Doesn't really bother me. Everyone has a right to own opinion
42 Other
SAD ... Anger is an expression of fear. Fear is a choice - some churches preach that fear motivates
change for the "positive". Only love can change! And love isn't angry.
43 Makes me angry
I hate walking through them to get here.
44 Right to own opinion
While they have the right to their opinion I paid to come to Pridefest for Pridefest. They shouldn't be
loudspeaking into Pridefest. They have plenty of forums for their message.
45 Makes me angry
I just wish they would leave us alone.
46 Right to own opinion
47 Makes me angry
48 Makes me angry
Gather where you can project positive energy instead of negative energy.
49 Other
Where are they?
50 Makes me angry
51 Makes me angry
52 Other
They contradict themselves and the bible - God is the only one who can judge, also they cannot find a
bible passage that states we cannot be who we are. The bible states to love one another as I have loved
you. They are the ones expressing hate not love which will never bring people to Jesus. I am a born
again Christian yet they are persecuting one of their own sisters in Christ. It's not right.
53 Right to own opinion
but they do not need to PUSH it on everyone who doesn't share the same opinion. How would they feel
if everyone from Pridefest showed up at their church tomorrow holding signs telling them they were
going to hell if they walked in?
54 Other
They have the right to make a statement as do we., however the close proximity to this event and their
use of amplification is inappropriate.
55 Doesn't bother me
What bothers me is how loud and intrusive they are.
56 Right to own opinion
57 Other
They are not trying to help anyone. They are an embarrassment to the Christianity they claim.
58 Other
They have a right, but this is our time. They are too loud. If we stood on the street and condemned
them we would be arrested.
59 Other
I feel if preachers are going to minister I believe it should be done in love. I do NOT feel the love of
Christ coming through. I hear alot of condemnation. Sure they say repent -even John the Baptist
preached in love and so did Jesus. Here is something else to think about, being gay for the most part
is not a choice. Do you really think we would choose to be hated? The way the preachers come across,
God hates us! If homosexuality is a sin then it is sin God hates not me.
60 Makes me angry .. They have a right to their own opinion.
AND They preach to love all but hate us. I do not preach my faith to them. They should not preach to
me.
61 Other
If I wanted to hear their hateful banter, I would go to their church ANNOYED / SADDENED
62 Makes me angry
63 Makes me angry
It also makes me feel badly about myself even though I don't buy what they are saying.
64
Annoyed but I don't let it spoil my day.
65 Right to own opinion
The views expressed are often limited in interpretation of scripture.
66 Right to own opinion
Doesn't really bother me.
67 Makes me angry, they have a right to own opinion.
It is a perfect example of the hypocrisy and bigotry typical of most organized religions.
68 Makes me angry
69 Makes me angry
Everyone has a right to their own opinion. If the God they worship can only hate then they worship
an evil God.
70 Other
I feel sad for them. There's so much more to life. I used to believe what they believe but now I
volunteer as a silent witness.
71 Makes me angry
Have a right to own opinion but don't try to force it on me.
72 Makes me angry
They are hateful.
73 Other
Mostly I feel pity for these who focus on intolerance in a supposedly loving religion.
74 Right to own opinion
75 Makes me angry Right to own opinion
76
I'm thankful that we have the freedoms to express all opinions. Maybe we don't agree but we can
freely express.
77 doesn't bother me Everyone has right to own opinion.
At age 57 I've encountered far worse hostility . Equality will prevail.
78 Makes me angry
79 Other
They're just ridiculous and don't they have anything better to do on a Saturday afternoon. There's
really no hope for them.
80 doesn't bother me
I ignore them altogether as if they aren't even there.
81 Other
I mean it makes me mad but if someone wants to be gay or etc. That that's their life. I'm cool
whether they are against it or not.
82 Makes me angry
83 Right to own opinion
but they should not push on others.
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