Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65

Mar 31, '17, 4:22 pm

Maxirad Regular Member   Join Date: May 2, 2011 Posts: 2,261 Religion: Roman Catholic

Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...s-11042312.php

#2   Mar 31, '17, 7:45 pm

ClearWater Veteran Member   Join Date: April 30, 2011 Posts: 10,573 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Praying for his soul. May he rest in peace. __________________ http://www.themostholyrosary.com/15promises.htm Seven Sorrows of Mary Promises and Devotion http://www.themostholyrosary.com/appendix1.htm

#3   Mar 31, '17, 8:25 pm

Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Rest in peace and thank you for your service to our country. __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)

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Gabe073 New Member   Join Date: March 21, 2017 Posts: 118 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 May God keep his soul.

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7 Sorrows Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 43,919 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Rest in peace. __________________ You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb. (13) when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there----you saw me before I was born. (15) ~~~Psalm 139

#6   Mar 31, '17, 8:50 pm

Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by SuperLuigi That's not service to this country. RIP. Since when is serving in the US Army not? __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)

#7   Mar 31, '17, 9:04 pm

ComplineSanFran Regular Member   Join Date: June 17, 2015 Posts: 2,522 Religion: Anglican

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Rest in Peace, and may the angels sing you into heaven. Thank you for making the flag a world-wide symbol of pride and dignity for so many.

#8   Mar 31, '17, 9:14 pm

SuperLuigi Forum Elder   Join Date: August 28, 2012 Posts: 21,626 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by ComplineSanFran Rest in Peace, and may the angels sing you into heaven. Thank you for making the flag a world-wide symbol of pride and dignity for so many. That flag is a symbol of evil in many cases. And Catholics who support so-called gay "marriage" should consider refraining from Communion. __________________ "The left is no longer liberal"-----Dave Rubin "Social network censorship----SEE HOW FAR THEY GET WITH IT!!!!!" --------from Social Justice the Musical "...censorship begins with me, but will end with you". --Milo Yiannapolous Hate speech = free speech #1A #2A

#9   Mar 31, '17, 10:00 pm

DaddyGirl Senior Member Prayer Warrior   Join Date: May 29, 2011 Posts: 8,637 Religion: may the force be with you

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by SuperLuigi That flag is a symbol of evil in many cases. And Catholics who support so-called gay "marriage" should consider refraining from Communion. Hmmm. That would be 63 percent of Catholics who'd refrain. That would leave a lot of wine and wafers leftover. This flag designer sounds like quite the interesting fellow. How do you figure the flag a symbol of "evil" in "many cases"? . __________________ Creator and member of The Rational Rat Pack: "Wherever you go, there you are."

#10   Mar 31, '17, 10:59 pm

Holly3278 Forum Elder Prayer Warrior   Join Date: April 21, 2005 Posts: 21,702 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Rest in peace.

#11   Apr 1, '17, 3:44 am

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Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 May God have mercy on his soul! Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe Since when is serving in the US Army not? Your childlike innocence is very touching and heartwarming. Quote: Originally Posted by SuperLuigi That flag is a symbol of evil in many cases. And Catholics who support so-called gay "marriage" should consider refraining from Communion. Amen! Quote: Originally Posted by DaddyGirl Hmmm. That would be 63 percent of Catholics who'd refrain. [Then, so be it, for their own sakes, until they wake up to the Truth!] That would leave a lot of wine and wafers leftover. If you were a Catholic, you'd know that the "wine and wafers" each actually become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord at the Consecration. In 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, St Paul spells out a warning to those who partake of the Sacred Species in an unworthy manner: Quote: Whoever, therefore, eats the Bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the Body and Blood of the Lord. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the Bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the Body eats and drinks judgement upon himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. RSV: Catholic Edition Well over 50% of self-proclaiming Catholics reject belief in The Real Presence, and they're probably the ones who believe that sodomy is OK. Hand in a glove. Talk about lousy "catechesis"!!! Quote: How do you figure the flag a symbol of "evil" in "many cases"? . SuperLuigi is rightly pointing out that whenever and wherever that flag is used to "confirm" and "celebrate" and promote sodomy and any other so-called 'LGBTQ" acts, it's a symbol of evil. Quote: Originally Posted by ComplineSanFran Rest in Peace, and may the angels sing you into heaven. AMEN! We must pray that he repented before he died. Encouraging someone to stay in the state of mortal sin isn't true charity. ..

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wild thing Forum Elder Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter   Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 23,506 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

#13   Apr 1, '17, 5:13 am

Beryllos Senior Member   Join Date: May 23, 2013 Posts: 7,049 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 May he rest in peace, higher than the rainbow.

#14   Apr 1, '17, 7:54 am

exnihilo Regular Member   Join Date: June 13, 2011 Posts: 4,739 Religion: Catholic

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe Since when is serving in the US Army not? The US Army serves the government which itself serves narrow special interests. It doesn't in any real way help the American people as a whole. __________________ We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God. — GK Chesterton

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Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith

Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by exnihilo The US Army serves the government which itself serves narrow special interests. It doesn't in any real way help the American people as a whole. So we're no longer supposed to thank veterans for their service? __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)        Apr 1, '17, 8:11 am steve93 Banned   Join Date: March 13, 2017 Posts: 584 Religion: Orthodox Christian, former Protestant Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Am I the only one who thinks it is odd that they used as their symbol what God used after he destroyed the world for their sinfulness?   #17   Apr 1, '17, 8:18 am exnihilo Regular Member   Join Date: June 13, 2011 Posts: 4,739 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe So we're no longer supposed to thank veterans for their service? I don't and never have. You usually have no idea what their service was. Even if you have some idea what they did you probably do not know all that they did. A lot of truly evil acts occur during war. A lot of decent folks are appalled at what they did in service to the US Army. __________________ We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God. — GK Chesterton   #18   Apr 1, '17, 8:37 am Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by steve93 Am I the only one who thinks it is odd that they used as their symbol what God used after he destroyed the world for their sinfulness? I'd guess you're not the only one but I see nothing odd about it since what the rainbow was, God tells us, was a symbol to show that never again would a flood cut off all flesh. Gen 9:13 I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15 I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” (New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition) __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)   #19   Apr 1, '17, 8:44 am Kay Cee Regular Member Book Club Member   Join Date: April 22, 2005 Posts: 3,446 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by DaddyGirl Hmmm. That would be 63 percent of Catholics who'd refrain. That would leave a lot of wine and wafers leftover. Well, truth is not decided by popularity. And second, it's not "wine and wafers." It's the the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether you believe it or not. __________________ A.J. Avila Blog: Reflections on My Catholic Journey https://reflections911.wordpress.com Author of Christian novels: Rain from Heaven Nearer the Dawn Amaranth Cherish (New!) All net profits from my novels go to charity.   #20   Apr 1, '17, 8:51 am Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by Kay Cee Well, truth is not decided by popularity. And second, it's not "wine and wafers." It's the the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether you believe it or not. But that is what you believe. DaddyGirl wouldn't use the same terms you do when she doesn't believe as you do. __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)   #21   Apr 1, '17, 9:04 am Miss_Felicity Regular Member   Join Date: April 2, 2013 Posts: 568 Religion: Christ Follower Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Rest in Power, Good Sir.   #22   Apr 1, '17, 9:36 am Exiled Child Veteran Member   Join Date: June 30, 2014 Posts: 12,348 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 May he rest in peace. I don't see any good reason why rainbows can't be used in an entirely different way too, as an ancient symbol from the Book of Genesis. The Christian use of the symbol is far older than the modern appropriation, after all. Just a thought. William Holman Hunt, Christ And The Two Marys (1847 & 1897) __________________ Solvitur ambulando…. It is solved by walking… ~Augustine   #23   Apr 1, '17, 9:39 am JharekCarnelian Forum Elder   Join Date: April 14, 2008 Posts: 30,533 Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 I always think of the Rainbow Bridge leading to Asgard meself as drawn by the late Jack Kirby due to a childhood reading too many comics.   #24   Apr 1, '17, 10:28 am boldlygo Forum Master Prayer Warrior   Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 13,796 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe But that is what you believe. DaddyGirl wouldn't use the same terms you do when she doesn't believe as you do. As Catholic Christians, we KNOW what the Eucharist is...what I question is the 63% figure...it certainly doesn't coincide with my experience...the Catholics I know recognize same-sex marriage as the abomination it is.... __________________ Social justice begins at conception.   #25   Apr 1, '17, 10:58 am Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by boldlygo As Catholic Christians, we KNOW what the Eucharist is...what I question is the 63% figure...it certainly doesn't coincide with my experience...the Catholics I know recognize same-sex marriage as the abomination it is.... You only "know" because of your faith and belief though. __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)   #26   Apr 1, '17, 3:36 pm Dwyer Regular Member   Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 1,361 Religion: Byzantine Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Designer of the rainbow flag of degeneracy. __________________ "It's a free country; you can say whatever you want." --Old American Saying (U.S. Postal Service stamp-- from 1977 Americana series which extols freedom of speech and features a Speaker's Stand decorated with an American Flag shield.)   #27   Apr 1, '17, 4:20 pm SuperLuigi Forum Elder   Join Date: August 28, 2012 Posts: 21,626 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe You only "know" because of your faith and belief though. The scientific evidence shows it's not a good thing at all. __________________ "The left is no longer liberal"-----Dave Rubin "Social network censorship----SEE HOW FAR THEY GET WITH IT!!!!!" --------from Social Justice the Musical "...censorship begins with me, but will end with you". --Milo Yiannapolous Hate speech = free speech #1A #2A   #28   Apr 1, '17, 6:32 pm Sy Noe Senior Member   Join Date: October 7, 2013 Posts: 8,033 Religion: Non practicing Roman Catholic with mainline Christian faith Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by boldlygo As Catholic Christians, we KNOW what the Eucharist is...what I question is the 63% figure...it certainly doesn't coincide with my experience...the Catholics I know recognize same-sex marriage as the abomination it is.... Quote: Originally Posted by Sy Noe You only "know" because of your faith and belief though. Quote: Originally Posted by SuperLuigi The scientific evidence shows it's not a good thing at all. Why you responded about scientific evidence to my post is beyond me. I was responding about "knowing" about the Eucharist. __________________ "We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage... it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time." "The view of the church’s teaching as a monolith to defend without nuance or different understandings is wrong." (Pope Francis)   #29   Apr 1, '17, 6:39 pm LilyM Forum Elder Forum Supporter   Join Date: February 1, 2006 Posts: 33,633 Religion: Catholic Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by JharekCarnelian I always think of the Rainbow Bridge leading to Asgard meself as drawn by the late Jack Kirby due to a childhood reading too many comics. Never read any myself, but spent way too much time in front of the old TV shows of Thor, Captain America and co. Good times. __________________ My Lord, He died for a kingdom To redeem the hearts of men Now my people don't you weep He is risen from His sleep He lives again! Alleluia! Sing Alleluia, the Lord is risen He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Viva il Papa!   #30   Apr 2, '17, 12:22 am Otar Mendes Junior Member   Join Date: February 15, 2017 Posts: 135 Religion: Atheist Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by SuperLuigi The scientific evidence shows it's not a good thing at all. There is no such scientific evidence. Quote: The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Apr 2, '17, 4:51 am ThinkingSapien Regular Member   Join Date: July 15, 2011 Posts: 4,506 Religion: I'm a Software Engineer :) 😊 Re: Gilbert Baker, designer of the rainbow flag, dies at 65 Quote: Originally Posted by steve93 Am I the only one who thinks it is odd that they used as their symbol what God used after he destroyed the world for their sinfulness? I don't. Rainbows and other arrangements showing a spectrum of colors have been integrated into the iconography of many organizations and groups for some time. Being an optical and meteororiginal phenomenon people from all over the world have seen them. The gay flag is said to have been inspired by another rainbow flag that was made to represent diversity. Also I understood that the story of the world flood is one that isn't declared as necessarily literal in Catholicism.