Humanity
Pleasure & Pain: VENUS VALLEY Goes to Greece (part 1). Top Story - April 2023.
Welcome back, queerly beloveds, to my little social experiment. My book-in-progress of LGBTQIA+ centric philosophy perspectives will appear here chapter by chapter, and you're invited to debate, discuss, question, contribute, and your inputs will become my edits, until the finished book speaks for us all. This time, we're starting our journey to where every philosophy learner is more or less duty bound to go... Ancient Greece. Welcome, gentles and lady-men, to Venus Valley, Queer Philosophers' Forum.
By Steph Cole3 years ago in Pride
Where is VENUS VALLEY?
Welcome, again, to my little social experiment! Come with me and see LGBTQIA+ perspectives on famous philoso-phies & -phers, as I release my book-in-progress chapter by chapter, and invite you, queerly beloveds, to debate, discuss, question, contribute, and make your inputs into my edits, until the finished book gives our readers the chance to hear all our queer points of view. Welcome, gentles & lady-men, to Venus Valley, the Queer Philosophers' Forum.
By Steph Cole3 years ago in Pride
The Secret to Finding Happiness in Life
As humans, we constantly search for happiness and contentment in our lives. We seek it in our relationships, our work, our possessions, and in many other aspects of our daily lives. But often, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves feeling empty and unfulfilled. We may even begin to question the purpose of our existence. It was during such a time that I discovered the story of the man with two gardens.
By Theen Bathusha3 years ago in Pride
Read This First (VENUS VALLEY Intro)
Welcome to my little experiment! I'm making my book-in-progress public, chapter by chapter, so you, queerly beloveds, can debate, discuss, question, contribute - and your inputs will be my edits, until the finished product is full of the voices of our awesome LGBTQIA+ community. Welcome, gentles & lady-men, to Venus Valley, the Queer Philosophers' Forum.
By Steph Cole3 years ago in Pride
Let Children be Children
As a child, we all loved to watch cartoons and shows geared to children. Usually around the age of 5, we become aware of the other message these shows relay. A message that may or may not be intentional by the writers, but nonetheless an important message. Romance is between a man and a woman; boy and girl, whether it is a TV show or movie. As a child, we accepted the terms. We understood it was normal for a boy to fall in love with a girl or vice versa. These shows would support the idea by occasionally displaying a kiss scene with two characters of opposite genders, or families with both a mother and a father. When reality meets with media examples, it validated relationships. Additionally, parents and family members begin joking about having a boyfriend/girlfriend. Eventually, friends would too. Everyone waits for the day when the child matures, and announces their love interest to someone of the opposite gender. This is the norm. It is what most people expect and want for their child. It has been the norm before television and motion pictures were introduced. The media has only reinforced this ideology.
By Iris Harris3 years ago in Pride
My Gay Daughter Told Me To Be More Accepting
One of the many things I love about my daughter is how kind and accepting she is. Since she was a small child, sheβs had empathy for days. There was never a more kind-hearted, caring kid Iβd been around than her.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Pride
Royal Resilience
As someone who has long been an admirer of Queen Elizabeth II, I am deeply saddened by her recent passing. However, I am also grateful for the many wonderful moments and memories that she left behind. In this tribute, I would like to celebrate her life and legacy by sharing some of the most interesting facts, touching love stories, and beautiful moments from her incredible reign.
By Shoaib Ahmad3 years ago in Pride
'A League Of Their Own' Is being canceled and we need to talk about it.
In a world where it seems like social and ethical progress is not only being stilted but also not so slowly or quietly being reeled back; Representation of minorities is something that is sorely needed now more than ever. As a whole, Minorities are facing dangerous times- Not to say that being a minority in this world has ever exactly been safe, but the progress we made as a society has been slipping away and so have the freedoms that came with it.
By πΊπππππ π³ππππππππ’ βΎ3 years ago in Pride
