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If you take a closer look at the current situation of queers, you will quickly realize that there are often significant differences between the countries of the world and how they deal with homosexuality. While some nations are comparatively open about it, for example when a man loves a man, there are other countries where queers even face the death penalty. In other countries, queer sex is "only" forbidden and can be punished with a prison sentence, for example. It is particularly interesting in this context that lesbian sex seems to have a kind of "special role" here. Because: fewer people (and laws) have a problem with it. The rules for gays are much stricter here. The fact that there are about 30 countries in the world where queer sex is punished - sometimes more, sometimes less brutally - is particularly shocking. The UN addresses the issue Meanwhile, the UN is addressing the issue. The Ver...

Florida: The "Don't say gay" law is passed It was discussed for a long time and sometimes also protested lively. Nevertheless, the Don't say Gay law in Florida is now a done deal. It means that parents are now allowed to sue their children's school for talking about community issues. Ultimately, Governor Ron DeSantis ensured that there is now an official legal basis for this type of lawsuit. As early as July 01, 2022, this is supposed to be the case. Then the law will come into force. It almost seemed as if the governor's signature was being celebrated. Many families had come with their children, who supposedly need to be protected from queer content. What exactly is behind the "Don't say gay" law? The "Don't say gay" law is simple to explain: its purpose is to ensure that schools in the state of Florida will now no longer discuss sexual orientations or the identity of...

The mini-series "It's a Sin" was nominated for a coveted British TV award. Russel T. Davies is enjoying real success with the mini-series "It's a Sin". The series has been nominated several times and in different categories for the "Bafta". This is one of the most coveted and well-known British television awards. The numerous nominations speak for themselves. The series seems to be well received not only by viewers, but also by critics. At the awards ceremony, it should be particularly exciting for the participants. Among other things, they are nominated in the coveted category of "Best Mini-Series. But even if they don't win, there's still a good chance that they will in one of the other categories. A multitude of nominations: "It's a Sin" takes off The nomination for "Best Mini-Series" is just one...

Cardinal Marx puts forward his ideas for a cosmopolitan church in Stern interview In an interview with Stern, Cardinal Marx once again emphasized how important it is not to regard homosexuality as a sin. Rather, it is possible to stand for one another regardless of gender... And it is compatible with Christian teachings. That the cardinal expresses himself in such a modern and tolerant way is not new. Only recently he was criticized by many for having held a queer service in the Bavarian capital. He now explained to Stern, among other things, what the future of the church might look like in dealing with queer people. His ambitions: Very welcome, but nevertheless also ambitious. Headwind is likely to be pre-programmed, especially from the conservative side. Cardinal Marx does not see homosexuality as a sin Cardinal Marx's opinion on the subject is clear. If two people would stand up for each other "in joy and in sorrow," e...

The cardinal demands punishment for a bishop who is too homo-friendly Just a moment ago there was hope that the Catholic Church might finally break away from its old principles. One on whom great hopes were placed in this context is Bishop Georg Bätzing. The chairman of the German Bishops' Conference believes that it is time to allow same-sex marriages as well. What causes joy among some is met with incomprehension and indignation among others. This is also the case with Cardinal George Pell, who demands that the bishop's positive, homo-friendly statements should bring far-reaching consequences. Cardinal Pell demands help from the Vatican The statements of the bishop Georg Bätzing strike Cardinal Pell sourly. Exactly therefore the ex Vatican cardinal requested assistance of the Vatican. The latter should see to it that the statements of the chairman of the German Bishops' Conference are punished. I...

Italy recognizes a non-binary person for the first time Many people are already talking about a kind of caesura. For the first time ever, a court in Italy has decided to recognize the identity of a non-binary person. Alex was represented by the lawyer Giovanni Guercio and can claim this very special success. After all, not only he, but also the community can be happy about the hope for more equality. Non-binary status is recognized - what is special about the ruling? The current ruling could be trend-setting in that it is something of a premiere - at least for Italy. The ruling also has a special impact. Because: The recognition means, among other things, that a non-binary person - especially with regard to their rights and equality within society - could have greater opportunities, among other things, to no longer be d...

Star author Hanya Yanagiharas publishes new novel After the novel "A Little Life", fans of Hanya Yanagiharas can look forward to her latest work. The title is "To Paradise" and is intended to follow on from the success of "A Little Life". But what exactly is it about? Hanya Yanagiharas is a well-known journalist and writer from the U.S. and obviously loves to address taboo subjects in her novels, among other things. In "A Little Life," a book that also enjoys great popularity within the community, the topic of homosexuality among men was addressed. Among other things, it was about showing that two men can fall in love with each other, even if they don't actually have much in common. What is the novel "Zum Paradies" about? There's no question about it: there are now more and more books that deal with the topic of LGBTQI+ with all its facets. With "Zum Paradies" this genre has once m...

TikTok reduces visibility of LGBTQI+ community This news may not surprise some. Already a few years ago, it became known that the term "LGBT" and content referring to people with a physical or mental handicap "magically" disappeared from social networks in some countries. The ARD now researched accordingly in relation to the popular platform TikTok. As is well known, this is an app in which anyone (from the age of 13) can publish small videos. Some users "only" want to entertain here, but there are also many who do educational work. Among other things, the app is also used by many queer people as an environment where they can exchange ideas with others. But apparently some of those responsible behind the app see it differently. Content that focuses on certain terms is often excluded. This time, it also affects Germany. According to some research, the...

Russian President Putin defends author J.K. Rowling The war in Ukraine continues... Including in the media. Only recently Vladimir Putin accused the West of wanting to destroy Russian culture. He also took this statement as an opportunity to defend "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. He compared the Western approach to the book burnings and the alleged "degenerate art" that the Nazis were always talking about. Today, he said, it was a matter of canceling a 1000-year-old country and the people who belonged to it. Referring again to the time of the Second World War, he also stated that he was disturbed by the fact that often in films it was pretended that only the USA had liberated Nazi Germany. Russia, he said, had also made a decisive contribution. There is no place for intolerance in Russia. Rather, it is cultural diversity that is the pride of society, among other things. Many artists ve...