Florida politicians want to cancel an upcoming Christmas themed drag show, alleging the “obscene” display “openly mocks” Christianity and endangers public morals.
The event, called "A Drag Queen Christmas," is part of the "Naughty Tour," a long-running holiday drag show featuring stars from Rupaul’s Drag Race. One of their stops this year is at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola, a venue owned by the city.
In a recent letter sent to the Pensacola City Council, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded the venue cancel the upcoming drag show, alleging that the show constitutes a “threat to the moral fabric” of their community, and threatening “further legal scrutiny” should they refuse to comply.
“Demonic” Drag?
“Curtains up on this openly anti-Christian show” wrote Uthmeier in his letter to Pensacola officials demanding they exercise their contractual right to cancel the event. Citing everything from the names of drag performers to their “demonic” outfits, Uthmeier alleged that the show is an all-out assault on the Christian faith, a blatant mockery of everything Christians hold dear.
The show is marketed as an 18+ event, but Uthmeier nevertheless expresses concerns about children.
“The show’s content is designed to inflame religious strife, its timing is intentional, and its proximity to children is unacceptably problematic,” he wrote. “Men dressed as garish women in demonic costumes” might “expose themselves to the kids innocently enjoying Christmas festivities” at a nearby event, he speculated.
“Such city-sanctioned religious mockery may amount to religious discrimination,” Uthmeier warned, ratcheting up the rhetoric further.
A video from a past event has also made the rounds on social media, sparking outraged reactions from critics:
City Council Not Backing Down
For months, Pensacola city councilors have heard complaints from religious conservatives wanting the show canceled. In September, a local pastor called the event “profanity-laden” and “blatantly sexual.”
If the next hurricane makes landfall in Florida, some already think they know why; Former state Rep. Mike Hill stopped by one city council meeting to warn that proceeding with the drag show would invite “God’s judgment and retribution."
But so far, the city council seems skeptical of Uthmeier’s threats. “With all due respect to the Attorney General's office, this was an unsolicited opinion,” said Councilmember Charles Bare. “As far as I'm concerned, this is his personal opinion written on government letterhead wasting taxpayer dollars.”
In other words: thanks, but no thanks.
And as you might expect, the drag queens similarly aren’t taking the criticism lying down.
“Honestly, if this were a nativity play and we were ‘men in dresses’ portraying the wise men or angels, no one would bat an eye. They’d probably praise it,” explained Lexi, a popular drag queen scheduled to perform in the show. “The double standard is obvious.”
The (Drag) Show Must Go On
So far, the drag show is still on-track for its scheduled December 23rd date, despite the attorney general’s insistence that the event taking place in a public venue represents a grievous affront to Florida's decency and Christian values. He also says the “sacrilege” event will “inflame religious strife” in the panhandle.
But LGBTQ+ advocates say they have a simple solution for Christians offended by the Christmas drag show in their community, one which will protect them witnessing this apparent affront to their religious and moral values: Don’t go.
After all, this is a closed-door, 18+ event. No one who doesn’t want to see a drag performance will see a drag performance, they point out.
What is your reaction?
102 comments
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Rev. Maurizio
I'm completely removed from the DQ world, their culture, image, and entertainment. I would never go to one of their shows. I find the existence of any cultural message nonexistent. But I would fight in every civilized way to ensure that "their event" can take place on the appointed day in the assigned location.
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David McCall
No one believes it's inappropriate for children to learn about the crucifixion so this is definitely hypocrisy and not part of God Devine plan for anyone. Less talk and more listening will make this world a greater place.
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Danny D. Maynard
That Zombie-on-a-Stick story is quite frightening!
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Daniel Todd Kamm
Cute little feller per his online pic... maybe his poor attitude is as simple as some queen embarrassing him in a bar one night, sitting on his lap, and making his girlfriend and everyone else laugh at him? (You know you were there!)
Or maybe that date with a young lady bank teller that went awry once the truth was known and he wasn't the one with the ax to grind?
Life is full of mysteries! And folks' ever evolving histories!
Oops... another boo-boo!
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Cyril R. VanKeirsbelk
If you are seeing demons, they are probably yours, not anybody else's.
The government doesn't get to tell others how they worship. That's a founding value of this nation. If you don't like it, fond another country and move there. I hear Iran is down with religion running their government.
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Rev. BH
I guess for some adults its an amusement. Probably not for kids under some random age or another. They've got their own amusements anyway, and would probably find these shows stooopid. I personally could care less if a gay show is in my town or not. As with everything, if it offends you, skip it. But don't impose your personal fears and rules on others.
Would women dressing up as guys be as offensive to your sensibilities?
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Danny D. Maynard
They loved Marlene Dietrich, Barbra Streisand and Katharine Hepburn among others who were celebrated for dressing as men in their movies and performances.
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Eric Laspe
Do I think Drag Queen Christmas is distasteful? Yes. Do I think it is morally corrupting to children who attend? Also, yes. Do I think it should be protected under the freedoms of speech and assembly? 100%, yes.
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Patricia Ann Gross
You're safe with all that. It's an 18+ show, so no children allowed.
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Darrin Trim
Christmas is a pagan holiday. Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus birth. People have a right to express themselves even if people don't like it.
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Rev. Donut
Drag Queens are a drag on society and an insult to women.
They just want attention.
Ignore them.
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Danny D. Maynard
Religious fanatics are the dregs of society and an insult to human beings. They just want attention, lots of money and absolute power over everything. They are a threat to life on Earth.
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Rev. BH
Rev. are you a woman? If not, please don't tell women what to feel (i.e. insulted).
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Patricia Ann Gross
Biological cis-gender straight woman here, and I adore drag queens. Nothing insulting about them.
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Patricia Ann Gross
The AG of Florida has obviously never watched a season or an episode of Drag Race. There are a large contingent of contestants that are deeply religious Christians, some sing in church choirs in full drag, and some are ordained ministers. I started watching local drag shows after I started singing with an LGBTQIA+ chorale, and have been hooked on the art form and transformation. The first queen I met out of drag, I didn't recognize until he told me his drag name. He now serves as an elected State Senator. Out of drag, many are hightly feminized, some even transition, but most of them you wouldn't even guess that they do drag as a profession or a side-hustle. Some you wouldn't even recognize as gay (although there have been constestants that are straight.) I started binge watching RuPaul's Drag Race during the pandemic, and have bee hooked on the show and am looking forward to season 18 that starts in January.
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Danny D. Maynard
Quote: "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?" -- RuPaul, every week!
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Patricia Ann Gross
and closes it up with "Can I get an Amen up in heyahr?"
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Amy Varela
Modern christianity makes a mockery of itself, no offense to the people who actually follow Jesus and help others with no expectation for reward. A lot of people seem to be ignorant of the fact that Jesus, as described in the bible, whether he was magical or not, was not white, he did not speak English, and he was not christian. He would have been a brown skinned, Aramaic speaking Jew. Oh, and for the Catholics, he did not worship his mother or any of his apostles, nor did he pray to statues or jewelry of any kind. The drag community where I live does more to help people than many of the christian faith communities combined. They are typically warm, welcoming people who collect toys for children in underserved communities, food for soup kitchens, and clothes for the homeless. So like a thrift store or a food bank, but without any pressure to go to a church... or a drag show. Many thanks to ALL of the people who help others without expecting anything but a thank you!
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Darrin Trim
It's nice to know there are people out there that Jesus was not white like the drawings and paintings show him as.
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Danny D. Maynard
It is perfectly doubtful that he had blue eyes, too!
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Rev. Kev
I'm not a fan of the whole drag queen scene and have zero desire to attend any related shows. But that's just my personal opinion. Others have different opinions. Which is cool. We are all entitled to hold them. I don't look down on such folks and will listen if they wish to explain their perspective. That's how we learn about other people and ideas in the tapestry of humanity. The problems arise when one person or group tries to force their opinions on to everyone else.
Any group that tries to force their beliefs on to the rest of the population through power of law, or through threats of power given them by civil authority, that constitutes overreach. When a Christian says "We will use the government to stop something we see that violates our personal religious and ethical views" it's overreach. They don't even represent ALL Christians. Just whatever subgroup of some denomination holds as dogma.
Even if it IS anti-Christian, that would only be meaningful to the relevant believers. All Americans are not Christian and those in that category usually have no desire to join up. To which they have the right under the Constitution. At least for now. So any affected Christian is totally free to not go to the advertised show and just live their lives instead of trying to be the thought police to everyone else.
Forcing people to follow your faith will not get sincere believers. Nor will it get your faith positive advertising and social goodwill. Instead, maybe try being decent human beings who show kindness, compassion, and openness to everyone equally.
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Steven Ferrell
Funny how you never see these people do the same type stuff against muslims. They always only do it against Christians and yet muslims would just as soon murder them for their lifestyle as look at them.
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Danny D. Maynard
Muslims are not going after me in Florida. I know many of them since my husband worked with them at Disney World, and I see them in the hospitals and doctor's offices. So far, they all have been nice people, unlike these nosey, busybody, gossipy evil Republicans and Christians! You try to portray Christianity as a sane brand of mythology when you compare it to Muslim terrorists, yet you ignore the mote in your eye: the ICE raids, who are now a terrorist organization, and after the piracy of the Venezuela oil tanker, our President is now a Terrorist and is trying to make out country that way. We fought World War II, and some since needed to stop these MAGA Terrorists known as Fascists.
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John Yost
Not all of MAGA "fears" rainbows and drag queens. Though not an "official" MAGA member, should they exist, I am considered a conservative but really am much more libertarian. I'm a reformed Catholic too. And I vote. All that said, I don't attend drag shows but i feel they ARE a harmless form of entertainment. And unless public funds are used to sponsor them, ANY government entity has no business banning them from appearing at a paid or private event.
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Rachael Evans
I can think of a certain President who likes to wear foundation that is Orange in shade. That is, and has been throughout history a form of makeup. The Dandies, or Fop's, wore white foundation and extravagant wigs with frills. And yet they were males.
Up until the start of the 20th Century, boys wore pink, girls blue but the fashion changed. Santa Clause was historically Green and White until Coca COla and their marketing program turned Santa into a representation of their corporate colours. Fashion, and expectations change with times.
Now, who is that clown that looks overtly Orange?
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Rev Ned
MAGAts seem to be TERRIFIED by drag queens. They’re also terrified of 🌈s on stuff like beer cans etc.. I just don’t get it.
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Lion on the Beach
You get it Rev. You just don't want to admit it. Most people do not care about this tripe. Have some manners societal decorum and not push it and quit trying to indoctrinate children. The individuals who would act in this this non relevant seasonal dreck and those who would waste time viewing it obviously have no sense of what Christmas is about.
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Patricia Ann Gross
Lion,
They aren't pushing it on children. This is an 18+ show.
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Richard A. Mutch
Yes, 18+, but it's in a city government-owned venue. That's a no-no. Liberals don't want the 10 Commandments in schools or government buildings. Conservatives don't want transvestites putting on drag shows that mock religious values, no matter which religion - in government-owned venues. Question: Did this show/tour preform in the City Hall of Minneapolis, Wisconsin? Or anywhere in predominately Muslim-controlled Minneapolis. And mock the birth of Mohamed's son after Mohamed fornicated with his 9 year old - NOT 18+ year old - wife? Just saying.
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Danny D. Maynard
That "mocking" you mention is just a chip on the religious fanatic shoulder. Drag has absolutely nothing to do with religion. You push your chosen brand of mythology beyond its limits. Proclaiming you are "saved by the blood" does not confer or grant any special privileges on you. You presume much too far. Next, you guys rent public spaces for your church services. I have seen it everywhere across this country. If we were pushing to make you rent your church for a drag show, you might have a leg to stand on, but you don't, and we aren't pushing to rent your church. Again, you presume much too far, and are a hypocrite for not looking at the entire picture and knowing the truth.
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Patricia Ann Gross
Richard,
I honestly don't know about their shows in other cities or its content, but I doubt it, because most City Halls do not have a facility that could accommodate a show of this type.
I have, however, been to drag events AND church services in publicly owned spaces, like fire halls and convention centers. These places rent to anybody with the money to put up for the rent, and usually don't censor the content. A church I once belonged to rented its sanctuary for Zen (Buddhist, in case you didn't know) services, so yes, even some churches are affirming to others who might believe differently, or utilize worship practices (like meditation) from other faiths.
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Amy Varela
Christmas is about a gaggle of religious zealots nearly two thousand years ago using the festivals that were already in place for decades, possibly centuries, in many earlier religions, and shoving Jesus in. Yule, Saturnalia, Dongzhi, Shab-e Yalda, St. Lucia's Day, Soyal. Just because some people celebrate it differently from you doesn't mean their celebrations are "non relevant seasonal dreck", as you so callously put it. There could be folks that think the way you celebrate is non seasonal, irrelevant dreck. I assume that it has not garnered your attention that the season was always there, even before the story in Genesis. Earth always rotated on its axis, as it does today. The sun has always been in pretty much the same spot in the galaxy. Earth has always had the solstices and equinoxes. And the people living on Earth noticed these things and built their lives around them. Most importantly, there is evidence of these solar events happening every year, while there is no evidence at all that any of the miracles in the bible actually happened, and quite a bit of evidence that many of them did not. That said, have a Happy Christmas!! PS: the indoctrination of children happens most often in religions, not at drag shows.
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Geoffrey C. Olive
Interesting observation: Normal men’s dress code, not drag, doesn’t include women’s skirts, blouses and dresses, whereas normal women’s dress code can include men’s trousers, jeans, shirts and jackets, etc!🤔 Just a thought!🤔
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Danny D. Maynard
White Republican Christians are mostly closeted and fearful they might catch Gay! Gay is not a disease. What they fear most is that we will do to them what they do to us. They like pretending to be a victim so they can further persecute those they do not like or fear, and usually will never meet, but they do not like being a real victim with some victimhood bashing.
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Pastor Bobby Roy
This feels less about protecting children or public morals and more about symbolic politics — using drag shows as a lightning rod to rally conservative voters. The reality is simple: it’s a ticketed, adults-only event. If someone finds it offensive, they don’t have to attend. Freedom of expression means tolerating art you dislike, not banning it.
In fact, the most democratic solution is exactly what LGBTQ+ advocates suggest: don’t go. That way, those who want to celebrate Christmas with campy drag can do so, and those who find it sacrilegious can avoid it entirely.
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Danny D. Maynard
Unfortunately, the Republicans in Florida think this is an all white state with only devout Christians who will not sin in it. They are far from correct on that topic. I have yet to meet a Christian who is not a liar; how sad, too!
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obere mchugh
Since this is for Adults only 18+, really what is the problem? since children wont be in attendence is it only this AG's own personal bigotry and hate that is influencing his decision and if so, then should be called out for it as artistice license and freedom of expression and freedom of speech are valued or are said to be valued in this country, while you may find something offensive as long as it's not directly hurting or insighting one to cause violence or lead to violence then its perfectly ok. just leave the dragqueens alone let them have there show's to the people who enjoy it as there paying to go see it and knowingly know what to expect.
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Danny D. Maynard
Florida Republicans are dictatorial. They are not doing very well at it.
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James Riggle-Johnson
When AG Uthmeier first wrote this post back in November, I responded:
“You’ve probably met drag queens and never knew it. I bet you’ve met monsters at your church potlucks and didn’t see them coming — but not one of them was a drag queen. Why don’t you fight real crime instead of this sideshow? This event is for adults, 18 and older. It’s not for kids — and Christmas belongs to all of us.”
This man isn’t trying to protect children or preserve tradition — he’s trying to wipe anything gay from society for good. Good luck with that. History doesn’t exactly back him up. We faced that purge back in the 70s and 80s — and it failed.
As long as straight people keep having children, gay people will keep being born. We’re not going away.
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Geoffrey C. Olive
Re your silly comment: “Why don’t you fight real crime…? “ You assume that isn’t happening! People can and do more than one thing at a time, or is it that you can only do one thing at a time?🤔🤣 BTW, isn’t that what the police are for, not vigilantes?🤔
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James Riggle-Johnson
Yes, he is doing more than going after this show. He is using resources to stop all sorts of LGBTQ activities throughout the state. And you have no idea who I am or what I do.
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Geoffrey C. Olive
I don’t really care who you are or what you do! I just think your comment was silly! Exactly how do individuals fight real crime? Please explain!
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Danny D. Maynard
Arresting Trump**, putting him on trial and then putting him in prison for life is a good start!
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Geoffrey C. Olive
Good idea, but try telling that to all his supporters and the police! Seems he can get away with anything and everything!👎💩
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Robert Gagnon
It's a contained adult only show, so what's the problem? It's not outside where a passerby would get offended or kids would see it. The city owns the theater, so what. I'd bet much more provocative shows are going on in conservatives mansions and rentals.
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Richard A. Mutch
Those "mansions and rentals" are private entities/venues. Not a tax-payer/city owned facility. You can't display a Nativity scene on the front lawn of a courthouse much less the 10 Commandments in government and school buildings without causing a kerfuffle. Let them put on their show at a privately funded/owned venue.
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Rev. Carol M Anaski-Figurski
Interesting article. How ever one gets to God is unique & personal. All are welcome even drag queens & LGBT I wouldnt bring my kid to see it so adults only. Its a bit funny & could use some creative feedback to make it a better show. I believe in Modern Miracles. Play some Christmas music. Blest Be & happy Holidays Amen.
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obere mchugh
Since this is an 18+ show who cares what adults see, no children will be there so no problem what so ever. and just because so ultra conservative christian doesnt like it who cares, what a waste of time caring about this when there is so much more important things to worry about then some dumb show.
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Danny D. Maynard
I don't go into their churches and try to shut them down. Why can they not act similarly?
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Reverend Paula Copp
I don’t understand the issue… why do they care? If you don’t like it, don’t go. It’s for people over the age of consent… I’m totally confused about why people are having issues. Oh, yeah… never mind.
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Danny D. Maynard
Republicans need a group that cannot fight back to be their victims, just so they can claim Christian persecution victimhood for themselves.
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Kenneth Kling
Pulpits and Politics are bad bed fellows. Learn to rise above your personal thoughts/ideas and stay on the topic of God.
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Danny D. Maynard
I personally am an Atheist. I am here to ensure everyone knows that supernatural beings cannot possibly exist. But, I am not against any mythology, just as long as they do not push it on others who do not care for such nonsense.
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ServantOfJudgement
Public space used to host show intended to insult, aggravate and offend I'd guess.
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James Riggle-Johnson
Except the show is not meant to insult, aggravate, or offend. It’s meant to be fun—and not at the expense of Christians. Christians believe the own Christmas. Meanwhile, Christmas no longer ONY represents the birth of Jesus. It’s become a corporate cash cow. And what does Santa Clause have to do with Jesus?
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Danny D. Maynard
I personally celebrate the Winter Solstice, which is the real reason for the season. I like Saturnalia, a "festival of lights", celebrated in a few days. That holiday existed long before Christmas, by many thousands of years. In fact, the Roman Empire moved the Christmas holiday from the Spring to the Winter. It made no sense celebrating the birth and death of the same person within a month of one another. It was an official government sanctioned change to the Roman holiday calendar.
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Pastor George Day
Santa Claus is a portrayal of St Nicholas, who was known for his kindness and generosity toward poor children.
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Religion as a Weapon is Wrong
I recommend that future drag shows be held at private venues with no minors admitted. Not that difficult. That's how they do it in Vegas. Problem solved for all. Where was all the outrage at Milton Beryl or Dustin Hoffman or Julie Andrews? What changed?
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James Riggle-Johnson
Public spaces are for the public—all public, not just straight Christians.
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Danny D. Maynard
One of my favorite cartoons was the times that Bugs Bunny dressed in drag! ❤️😁😇🤩🥳😱
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Pastor George Day
Reverend Paula Copp,
It seems they have no more productive way to spend their time. Did you take the opportunity to read the letter? It required considerable time and effort to compose.
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Douglas Robert Spindler
Peaches Christ puts on an incredible show and has stared in many movies.
Women love drag queens wishing they could look that good.
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Bond Wright
Spindler: Not all women love drag queens and wished they looked that good. Sexism is a system of oppression that includes dictating how women should look to be "real" women (acceptable to men as to what THEIR fantasy is for how women should look to be acceptable). Little girls feel just fine about themselves until the system claims them and teaches them how a "real" girl or woman should look. Any oppressive system demands that. African people must straighten their hair to be acceptable in a white dominant society. (Everything white is beauty--black is ugly--esp. the kinky hair). During that era, America experienced a liberating time for girls and women. And, so did African Americans (hence the giant Afros). Liberation movements addressing these issues create mental health. Better than any therapy program could achieve. Femininity has been created out of a Revlon bottle. Drag is an art form that sprang from all of this. My personal opinion is Drag Queens are garish and ugly as heck. I don't really care for this art form. But they have a certain fun charm about them. The First Amendment of the Constitution enables them to perform. Here's something you might enjoy. Go to "Priscilla of the Desert". It's about three (3) drag queens traveling across the Outback of Australia performing at out -of- the way bars. They meet up with some Aborigines and they perform for them. The Aborigines have never seen anything like them before. In their ability to allow new experiences--they really look and feel thrilled! It is delightful and funny. Support girls and women to be their natural selves Your comments always invited, my colleagues.
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Patricia Ann Gross
Bond,
You don't hear about it as much, but sexism is also telling men how they need to look and behave, including whethre or not it is acceptable to dress up in evening gowns and heels and put on lipstick.
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Danny D. Maynard
I hate the necktie! I will not wear one ever again!
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Rebecca L Tice
Y'all remind me of Paul from the Book of Corinthians. Paul said everyone is welcome except the male prostitutes.
Let me explain... I was raised in the church... Baptist... I'm 75 years old. I used to rail against anyone who was not just like me and mine. But now, I've started studying the split in the church caused by the Apostle Peter and the Pharisee Paul.
Drag Queens make a lot of money off your fear of them. It doesn't rub off but it is indeed hereditary.... check it out... showmen were from Caines family back in Genesis. Musicians, Magicians, and yep Drag Queens and Male Prostitutes.
What would Jesus do? He would go to the show and show kindness to everyone. Geeze.... read John 3:16... it says everyone or anyone... It does not discriminate... are we to judge?????
Are you sure Jesus will know you when you get there???
OK... I'll go back to my normal life again....
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Danny D. Maynard
The White Christian Nationalists (MAGA NAZIs) would throw Jesus in jail, prosecute him and then deport him to some country like Argentina.
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Kenneth Kling
I’m prevented from publicly commenting directly to this writer. I do hope that people who see this post recoils from it as strongly as I did. Not one legitimate Pastor would ever consider selling this to their following.
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Danny D. Maynard
ICE will!
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ServantOfJudgement
Paul never said that Rebecca.
He did say if prostitutes and those who favor sexual immorality didn't stop their behavior they'd be in trouble.
Naturally Jesus would say this same thing to the draw queens. They'd laugh, he'd knock the dust from his shoes. In that order. They may try to kill Jesus. Historical that's how things went when Jesus corrected sinners.
Sorry about that.
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Ren
Not true. The only people that Jesus preached against was the self righteous Pharisees and the money changers in the Temple.
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Danny D. Maynard
From where did you get that, SoJ? I know the Bible well, and I never saw, read or encountered such a comment, verse or passage. I fear you are putting your person spin on the things that the man Jesus did or said, just to make you look "woke", when you are not.
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Pastor George Day
Servant of Judgement
Jesus met everyone where they were. Pharisees, like yourself, were strongly criticized by him.
Read John 4 to understand how Jesus draws those at the margins to himself. He asks no transformation from us. He gave his life for all while we were still sinners.
Through a personal encounter with him, and by the work of grace, we begin to change. The Law only reminds us that we are sinners, while salvation is imputed. Grace brings about a change of heart, also known as sanctification.
You seem far removed from that.
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Colleen McAllister
Knee-jerk reaction from an ignorant person. If a drag queen performance can threaten your faith, then your faith can't mean much. Men have been dressing in women's clothes since the beginning. For most of history woman were not allowed to perform in public. Those few who did were the sinful ones in society. Drag has nothing to do with Satan. Satan works in subtle ways, not garish costumes. Let the show go on.
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Danny D. Maynard
If Satan does exist, he is working in the office of the Attorney General of Florida.
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Donald G Magel
Well Satan's anti-christ sits in our White House; and his home Is in Florida. Yet Florida's government supports him fully?
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Pastor George Day
Colleen McAllister
I completely agree with you!
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ServantOfJudgement
I think the dudes in demonic makeup should put their money where their mouth. Do a funny little skit about the prophet Mohammed getting dumped on the stage from a white demon's crotch.
All y'all know way way better though don't you? You bet you do. Damned straight you do.
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Robert James Ruhnke
Shut up, SOJ. The way you snark about Islam is gross and ultimately just a cry for attention. Grow up already. Don’t like drag? Just ignore it.
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ServantOfJudgement
I do ignore it Robert.
We're on a forum to exchange thoughts and ideas surrounding controversial topics.
And he says shut up on such a forum....
You should write a drag queen skit to spotlight islam. Get a bunch of really pretty dragsters to perform. Make sure you advertise big. Do it in Dearborn Michigan. It'll be a hoot.
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Patricia Ann Gross
SOJ,
On RuPaul's Drag Race, there have been several out-and-proud Muslim contestants, and all I can say about them, is that these contestants were more in danger by by Islamiphobic and homophobic people than they were a threat to anyone else in this country. Drag is an art form, and in many cases the shows contain adult content, so they aren't for everybody. But then again, neither is Shrek or Finding Nemo, when those are "kid friendly." All of the above are voices hiding behind masks for entertainment value. If you don't like the content, don't go, just like it says in the article.
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Danny D. Maynard
SoJ, you seem jealous of the Muslins, because you want to hurt those that you fear. That shows just how much of a hypocrite you really are.
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Michael Hunt
So now makeup, or at least certain makeup you dislike, is demonic? What's next, skin lotion? If you seriously think that a man wearing makeup is somehow evidence of demonic possession or influence, you've lost the plot.
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ServantOfJudgement
Michael,
When makeup makes you look like a demon, yes, it's demonic looking. So far no big deal. When a drag show is specifically designed to offend Christ and christians and the dudes look demonic, we can safely it's demonic to those of us who believe demons exist.
The dude that crapped out a baby from his crotch looks like a demon from Hellraiser or some such.
I worked with a very very pretty man that wore makeup every day. He accidentally included me in a text to a female coworker where they were discussing face lotion. Said how some brand helped his completion in the dry summer heat. I replied "I prefer the Sleep by the campfire with a bottle of whiskey weathered look" to let him know I was on the text thread. We chuckled and he took me off the thread.
Eventually he quit as Quality Manager and moved on. Two years later he called me at home one evening to thank me for treating him with respect. He said I was the only one in the the factory (1100 people) who treated him even handedly and took him seriously. He was right. Even a gay dude and a lesbian chick were disrespectful to the fella for his makeup.
As painful and unbelievable as it may be, I'm a proper gentleman, polite, helpful and respectful to everyone I encounter. I don't turn the other cheek though. Poke my chest and watch me go. Bully someone in front of me and I'll teach what a bully really is. I'm sure Jesus wouldn't approve but nobody's perfect.
Thank you for your politeness.
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Danny D. Maynard
Why are you not out picketing all the movies that have demons that are not made up?
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Rev. Kev
What, exactly, does a demon look like? And how would anyone know?
I've seen multiple versions of demons in TV shows and movies. They don't all look the same. But, then again, they have no real demons to check for accuracy. Seems to me that demons are a figment of the mind of modern humans. Even the word "demon" belies claims to any deep, historical presence. The word comes from the Greek "daimon" ("lesser god, guiding spirit, tutelary deity"), which were not evil or malevolent.
Believers in such subjective entities seem to slap the "demon" label on any person, thing, or event they personally do not like or is not like them.
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Religion as a Weapon is Wrong
SOJ, please be kind. I won't tell you to shut up and yes, we need to exchange ideas, but you are always angry. It's not healthy. Merry Christmas. Islam is not the enemy and just as you are insulted when your beliefs are questioned, so are other people. Chill. Life is short. When you get to your heaven and see people that practiced a different religion, are you going to ask for a refund? Or are their different heavens? Chill.
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Danny D. Maynard
Do you even watch TV, or go to the movies? #sheesh #tsktsktsk
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Geoffrey C. Olive
Homosexuality in humans has been around far longer than made up ideas about supernatural beings! It will continue for as long as humans inhabit this planet irrespective of religious bigotry which is ironic considering the reputation, true or false, of christian priests!
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Danny D. Maynard
The only way to stop gay babies from being born is for all hetero couples to stop getting pregnant or even using surrogates.
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Geoffrey C. Olive
Anything that mocks or offends christianity and any other religion is welcomed by me! The more the merrier!
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Danny D. Maynard
Christianity is just another run-of-the-mill evil mythology, at best!
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Nicholas J Page
Here in England we have pantomime dames.men dressed up as women what's the big deal. There are far more important things to worry about globally letit rest.
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Religion as a Weapon is Wrong
Benny Hill!
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Rev. Roe
Leave it alone. Don’t we have more important things to be concerned about with?
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Michael Hunt
This seems to be an unconstitutional denial of these performers' freedom of speech rights. What do you expect from Florida, though.
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Danny D. Maynard
The State of Florida is already censoring the Internet.
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James Riggle-Johnson
Really? In what way?
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Religion as a Weapon is Wrong
Yes, Florida has passed laws that critics call internet censorship, primarily targeting social media for minors (HB 3), restricting content deemed harmful, and trying to stop "big tech" censorship of users, though many provisions, especially those affecting adults and speech, are facing legal challenges and injunctions, with some parts blocked by federal judges as likely unconstitutional. Key laws include age verification requirements and bans for young kids, alongside rules for platforms, creating a complex situation where some parts are law, while others are tied up in court battles.
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Danny D. Maynard
Yes, that is correct, Religion-man! Thank you for writing that paragraph that shows what the Republicans are doing now. Next, they are going after the morning-after abortion pill nationwide, which they said they would not do. Statistics also show that abortion counts rise under Republican administrations.
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Chris
It's much ado about nothing. They've advertised it as an 18+ event. If anyone brings their kids it's up to them. This is just one more attempt at forcing a religion they don't even follow onto everyone else. If they're that worried about what God may or may not do as retribution, maybe they should try actually following what Jesus said.
My daughter in law is Catholic and Rupaul’s Drag Race is her favorite show! She watches it faithfully. As for the Florida GOP, sexual repression influences everything— Like the Chair of the Florida GOP and his wife, a co-founder of Mom’s for Liberty, were busted and faced assault charges for a ménage à trois! Hypocrisy is their religion; unconscious flinging of their shadow and neurosis onto others their modus operandi. What you resist, persists, Jung said. Eternally sexually frustrated and violent, the GOP is in their own special hell.