Posted on 11/01/2014 6:01:59 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Other than Russia's notorious anti-gay activist Vitaly Milonov calling for a “lifetime ban” on Tim Cook's travels, the reactions to the Apple CEO's coming out Thursday were mostly predictable and tame. Social media was full of praise, as were liberal politicians. Most conservatives kept mum, except for “iPhone-loving” Ted Cruz, who dismissed Cook's orientation as “his personal choice.”
And why should there be any hoopla? It's 2014, after all. Same-sex marriage is now legal for a majority of the U.S. population. Coming out isn't the big deal it once was even five years ago, especially for a CEO long rumored to be gay and who never really hid his sexuality. Sure, Apple is one of the largest, most widely respected companies in the world, but Cook will presumably just be joining a list of other Fortune 500 CEOs who have come out.
Except he isn't. He is the list. According to the Human Rights Campaign, no other Fortune 500 CEO has publicly declared himself or herself to be gay. A recent CNBC article about “CEOs who are openly gay” lists all of seven people, three of who are former CEOs. So when the head of the most iconic technology company in the world goes on record as being gay, it's a big deal.
But the fact that Cook came out is perhaps less noteworthy than the way he did it. In an essay in Bloomberg Businessweek, Cook describes being gay as “one of the greatest gifts God has given me.” He then goes on to explain what those gifts are: a deep understanding of being in the minority, greater empathy, confidence to follow his own path and rise above adversity, and the “skin of a rhinoceros.” “love the sinner and hate the sin.”
(Excerpt) Read more at newrepublic.com ...
I find nothing inspiring about some guy shouting his preference for, well you know.
But it's nice for Tim to make if official. [/s]
I'm pissed that my ipod battery has failed.
He said he was proud.
What is there to be proud of?
That his butt hurts?
Did he actually say, “love the sinner and hate the sin”?
Is he “coming out” and admitting that homosexuality IS sin?
I wonder what the liberal commentary on THAT will be?
“Coming out” is a really stupid idea for a fortune 500 CEO. What did they think the benefit would be?
I always thought Apple was kind of gay.
No more Apple for my family.I feel inspired to do that.
If you have to “come out” from something, it’s either drug addiction, sex perversion, or a blizzard. Only one of those is not man made.
Samsung lookin better and better.
I hae had enough of these damn homos
Publicly stating that one's sinful behaviour is a 'gift from God' is a big deal and is utterly blasphemous and contemptible. Prayers for the sad man, and others that are so far trapped in their sin, and blinded, that they even deny that it is sin. There is time for repentance on this side of the grave - but not when they march off into eternity. For the unrepentant and unwashed, all that remains is a fearful looking for their judgement that is due.
RE: Although why anyone would want to publicly brag that he is an unrepentant sinner and a pervert, is beyond me.
Because he is not a Christian and does not believe that homosexuality is a sin or a perversion.
The “God” he refers to is not the God of the Bible.
Apparently Apple has run out of ideas for new products. Their new marketing plan is "Buy our stuff; our CEO is homosexual".
True, but God has imprinted His Law on every man's heart. We are all made in His image. It takes a large, and deliberate act of rebellion to blatantly act against His Law. When people reach this level of depravity it is unfortunately a probable sign that God has given them up. Their consciences are seared and unfeeling.
Inquisition from HR department coming soon: have you now or have you ever considered homosexuality to be a sin?
Anyone answering yes must suffer mandatory “sensitivity training”, public humiliation and possible loss of job. (see Mozilla CEO banishment)
why is it “inspirational”?
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