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Hi Tumblr comics fans,

Let’s accomplish some social good today. The organization One Million Moms, who describe themselves as “a network of Christian mothers and grandmothers taking a stand for our children who are exploited by the entertainment industry”, have recently released a statement asking for a write-in campaign to Marvel (owned by Disney) and DC (owned by Warner Bros.) asking them to “change and cancel all plans of homosexual superhero characters immediately”.

This is in direct relation to Marvel’s first gay marriage in Astonishing X-Men #50 and DC announcing a reveal of a male, iconic character’s sexual identity being changed from previous incarnations. One Million Moms goes on to say things like, 

Children desire to be just like superheroes. Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, “I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?” 

This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don’t but do want to indoctrate impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children’s superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27).

This is yet again another example of the bigotry from close-minded individuals. Obviously they have no problem referencing Romans 1:26-27, but heavens forbid they take a gander at Matthew 7:1 (Judge not, that you be not judged.). I won’t even touch the stereotypical gender roles this organization is promoting.

What can you do? Easy! Let’s lets overwhelm their voice. For every email Marvel or DC receives asking to remove homosexual elements from comics, let’s send them emails congratulating them on the steps they are taking and showing support for their editorial and creative decisions. Tweet them and let them know you are proud to support gay characters and gay marriage in comics. 

Contact Marvel  

Contact DC

Marvel Twitter

DC Twitter

Marvel Facebook

DC Facebook

One Million Moms Twitter (Note: Let’s try to be civil when explaining why their bigotry is unacceptable. Sometimes it pays to take the high road.)

I hope this post gets some traction, so if you support this cause please reblog for a signal boost.

Rule 1 - Post the rules.
Rule 2 - Answer the questions the tagger set for you and then make 11 new ones.
Rule 3 - Tag 11 people and link them to your post.
Rule 4- Let them know you’ve tagged them.

Who tagged me: madsmurf93

1. X-Men or Brotherhood?

X-men, while Magneto has a good point, violent just begets more violence.
2. Loki’s Army or The Avengers?

Avengers… I admit I am goodie two shoes okay?!
3. What’s the most annoying thing about fandom?

Fights over OTPs, serious people there is nothing wrong with liking a different pairing, it is not like you will be forced to read/write/draw it. Grow up.
4. Are you awake? BRRRRMMMM.

I’d like to think so.
5. The movie you’re most excited to see this year?

There are two; Brave (kick ass celtic princess FTW) and Prometheus (Because sci-fi + Michael Fassbender = UNF) 
6. The movie you’re most excited to see next year?

I don’t look that far ahead.
7. Favourite number?

9, but I am fond of most number that are dividable by 3
8. Favourite type of fic?

Rom-coms and Mystery/Suspense, there is enough angst in the real world. kay thanks.
9. Kitty!Charles or Kitty!Erik? Which would you rather as a pet?

Cat!Charles of course! He so pudgy and adorable and paper loving. I might loose a finger to Erik… Actually can I have both?
10. If you had to ship me with someone (something) who (what) would it be?

Um… I don’t ship people like that, seem kinda impersonal ya know? 
11. If we could hang out for one day what would we do?

Probably sit infront of my computer and look at crap on tumblr all day, either that fo to a museum or something, I don’t know.

New Questions:

1. What is your favorite non Marvel pairing?

2.What is/was you favorite anime/cartoon growing up?

3. Boxer or briefs?

4. Fassbender or McAvoy?

5. Hemsworth or Hiddleston?

6. What is the flight speed of an unladen swallow?

7. What is the meaning of life?

8. If you could be a dog breed, which one would you be?

9: What is/was your favorite subject in school?

10:What is your favorite outfit to see Charles and/or Erik in?

11: If you could make one thing happen in any of the Marvel verse what would it be?

Tagging: Feesh, Crazed, Maro, aprofessorslate, Astasia, Monstrousreg, zimothy, Supernoux, mapsoftasmania, elsian, and ephers