'When We Rise' chronicles the struggle for LGBTQ rights

[@mansibhatia9470]

Dustin Lance Black is so brilliant!!! I was in tears and my heart was shattered in each episode. Love does not discriminate, but hate is entirely based on prejudice and insecurities.

[@anthonyboarman3833]

I also found the series very moving. Dustin Lance Black is a most beautiful person, inside and out.

[@Hpppzz91]

This comment section is lit. For a developed nation, the homophobia is unreal.

[@nyk3334]

I’m guessing you mean comments critical of the LGBT community instead of actual homophobia!

[@briemoore7077]

These comments are the reason I will never believe we will reach peace among the world. I find it so discouraging that the comments are so negative. This show was absolutely incredible.

[@sayyestofairness4266]

...for SJWs.

[@northsouth1256]

i cried every episode. I'm in Indonesia and we are far behind. I'm so frustrated at my government. I wanna fight for our rights and we need so much help.

[@tyamada21]

I lived through much the same of what this story presents in Australia and the worst enemy that caused the most heartbreak and suffering stemmed from highly contaminating poisons of the mind created by distorted and unrealistic religious propaganda and beliefs. I now believe that the only true religion is 'common sense' which can only be found within and I was able to find this in my life through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo... and one doesn't need to be anyone special or part of any religious organisation or group to equally benefit from chanting this phrase... The reason for this is that Nam-myoho-renge-kyo itself represents the identity of what some now refer to as the ‘unified field of all consciousnesses’. In other words, it’s the essence behind all existence and non-existence, the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence is simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the true creator of everything that is, ever was and ever will be, right down to the minutest particles of dust, each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and most conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a middle man to connect us to our state of enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves by tapping directly into it by way of self-produced sound vibration. On the subject of ‘what or who is God?’, when we compare the concept of ‘God’, as a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to Nichiren’s teachings, the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people call ‘God’ is our enlightenment, which exists nowhere else but within us. When the disciples asked Jesus where the Kingdom of God is, didn’t he tell them that it was within them? Some say that ‘God’ is an entity that can never be seen. I think that the vast amount of information that is constantly being conveyed via electromagnetic waves gives us proof of how an invisible state of what many call ‘God’ could actually exist. It’s widely known that certain data being relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects, including instant global awareness of something or mass emotional reaction. As well as many other things, it’s also common knowledge that these waves can be used to detonate a bomb or to even enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars. However, none of this is possible without a receiver to decode the information that is being transmitted. Without the receiver, the information would remain impotent. In a similar way, it’s very important for us to have our receiver switched on, so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our life, all other life and who we and all else that exists truly is. Chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ helps us to achieve this, because it allows us to reach into the core of our enlightenment and switch it on. That’s because, as I mentioned before, the sound vibration of ‘myoho-renge-kyo’ represents the combination of the three major laws that underlie all existence. ‘Myoho’ represents the Law of latency and manifestation (Nature), and consists of two alternating states. One state of ‘myo’ is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists. This includes our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them, our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re not being expressed, our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma, and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ‘ho’, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes obvious to us, such as when a thought pops up from our memory, whenever we experience or express our emotions, or whenever a good or bad effect comes forth from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it simply means that it has come out of the state of ‘myo’ (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ‘ho’ (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing something. The second law, ‘renge’, governs and controls the functions of ‘myoho’ - ‘ren’ meaning cause and ‘ge’ meaning effect. These two laws, ‘myoho’ and ‘renge’, work together simultaneously and underlie all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination, ‘kyo’, is what allows the law ‘myoho’ to integrate with the law ‘renge’. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects together all Life and matter, as well as the past, present and future. It is often termed the Universal Law of Communication. Perhaps it could even be compared to the ‘string theory’ that some scientists now suspect exists. Just as our body cells, thoughts, feelings and all else are constantly fluctuating within us, everything in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux, in accordance with these three laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of ‘myo’ and ‘ho’ in a single moment than it would ever be possible for us to calculate or describe. And it doesn't matter how big, small, important or trivial anything may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now, or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of 'myoho-renge-kyo'. These three laws are also the basis of the four fundamental forces and if they didn't function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. Simply put, all forms of existence, including the seasons, day and night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation, rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two states of ‘myo’ and ‘ho’ in accordance with ‘renge’ and by way of ‘kyo’. Even stars are dying and being reborn again in accordance with the workings of ‘myoho-renge-kyo’. ‘Nam’ is like a password or key; it allows us to reach deep within our life and fuse with or become one with ‘myoho-renge-kyo’. On a more personal basis, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives from moment to moment, as well as our environment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth turns and rhythmically chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ repeatedly for a minimum of ten minutes daily, any of us can gain actual proof of its effects in our life. By building up a force from within, it allows us to pierce through even the thickest layers of our karma and reach directly into the ultimate wisdom of our and all other life. Unlike the fantasy of a magic wand to make our problems vanish, chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ awakens our innate wisdom and brings to the surface our hidden potential, a much clearer realisation and understanding of our good and bad karma, and positive ways that we can both cope with and change our negative circumstances into positive ones. It also allows us to see and understand things outside of ourselves more clearly and, by way of the electromagnetic forces of which we are all a part, helps us to connect with, or draw towards us, any external circumstances or help that we need. Proof of this effect soon becomes obvious to anyone who chants ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ on a regular basis. Of course, the more sincerely we chant, the more powerful and faster its effect will be.

[@sammyh333]

lance black you are a great young man

[@sammyh333]

some of the comments are so negative im going back in the closet ya right

[@shadowking1380]

I watched each episode and I had a tear in my eyes at the end of each one and as a proud member of the LGBT community I'd like to say thank you Dustin (even though I know you'll probably never read this) for putting our history out there and also give others like me some sense of both hope and pride

[@vincequirozjr8992]

A film for the uninformed and for the hateful. So glad that this film came out on the ABC network. If you are not for EQUALITY FOR ALL HUMANS then you are for hate. LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE SHOWS STRENGTH. Hate is for the weak and is easy to do.

[@driffter1976]

You just accurately described liberals with your last sentence.

[@bagobeans]

Bill Burr Great response!

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Vince Quiroz Jr - Sadly the uninformed and hateful like to remain that way, doing their best to avoid anything that might actually educate them and get them to be understanding.

[@bagobeans]

Sebizzar What you really mean is that if we don't accept what you say, we are hateful. If we, or I don't accept this lifestyle, I am uneducated.Isnt this kind of obsurd, when God Himself made man and woman to be fruitful and multiply? How can two men or two women create a human life? Since I am so uneducated, answer this? Oh, and you can't answer that they borrow an egg or have another bare a child for that couple, or adoption. If I am so uneducated, how does a same-sex couple procreate?

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Bag Obeans - You're old and still asking something you should've known the answer to ages ago? Or could it be that you just ignored everyone who already answered your irrelevant questions? It's not a "lifestyle" anyway, but again, I'm sure you already know that.

[@PileOfLeafes]

Did they just use Hallelujah by Pentatonix?

[@zomater]

PileOfLeafes They got permission

[@xtradelite903]

Loved the mini-series. I have my criticisms, but next time we'll do even better. That's all.

[@anthonyhill4202]

we will rise, the same struggle that everyone has gone through like us has made it through it. Jesus loves everyone, he looks at the heart not the outside!

[@marinadiaz1762]

Anthony Hill I wish more people would understand that😢

[@sothisishumanity...1403]

I weep for humanity when I see these negative comments, but then again I have faith restored when I see the people who actually use their brains and hearts and all the progress we've made! It's only going to get better as time goes on :)

[@NostalgiCrazy]

So this is humanity - Yup got that right :)

[@Andy-ti2yy]

当宣布同性婚姻合法化时，证明英雄们所有一切抗争都是伟大的，值得被铭记的，我也泣不成声💙💜💚💛❤️All the struggles, the fights and the suffers of our heroes are worthy and deserve to be remembered when the government announced the same sex marriage is legal, and i burst out crying.

[@beastygeorge]

The 4 episodes were great..the last 2 were specially poignant! =)

[@beastygeorge]

Way more than that...You should watch it... It depicts the struggles of many people overlooked by the mainstream media. Empathy is good Harlan ! =)

[@NostalgiCrazy]

I just finished the show, sad to see it end! I got teary eyed so many times. I think a lot of people are afraid to watch what will strike their emotions, or prove them wrong, or simply learn about something they don't understand. That's probably why the ratings were skewed.

[@xareviomanofpeace5292]

Harlan L Olson, seems all you do is try and fail to make gay sex jokes. Is there something you'd like to confess to us?

[@NostalgiCrazy]

So it's confirmed, Harlan is just another deeply closeted queen LOL. Don't worry man, you'll accept yourself one of these days :)

[@miraclestivender651]

beastygeorge where can I watch the last two episodes

[@anthonyhill4202]

I'm sorry for the generation now that don't care for what all our gay, lesbians, trans brother and sisters fought for! god is with us! I know and believe it! I walk by faith not by sight!

[@ni5hua.313]

1 Corinthians 6:9

[@bagobeans]

Anthony Hill Hillary lost because people did not want her as president not because of hate. People are allowed to disagree, and that doesn't make them haters. We have developed this idea that if we don't all agree, then those who disagree are haters or bigots or some other disrespectful title. That is so wrong and this type of thought promotes a mentality of bullying to get ones way by demeaning and criticizing those to the point of getting what the agresser wants. They are no better than the school yard bully.

[@nanaue6902]

Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬🌈

[@ciel222]

GREAT VIDEO , love , equality , diversity and peace

[@glenjones7597]

wow so many self hating LGBTQ+ people on this channel

[@alexaaa7174]

Omg .... I heard the dr charles dude's last name as sucker 😂

[@auroramosby9485]

Hey YOU if you're nice, lgbt supporter, tolerant person you shouldn't read comments. They're full of hate and stupidness

[@anthonyhill4202]

no matter u can be gay, trans, les and have Jesus as your saviour

[@richardroberson2564]

Anthony Hill that's not what the Bible says

[@anthonyhill4202]

Jesus is unconditional love nothing to do with being straight our gay. he looked passed all that and did not have any of that on earth.

[@anthonyhill4202]

Adam Scott I only what I the father he told me when I would ask him for answers and take time to read his word. he loved, as one loves his brother, close friends. but then again Jesus loves everyone like that. it's not a sexual thing to him its a love for we our his father's creation.

[@marinadiaz1762]

Adam Scott the second testament

[@marinadiaz1762]

Richard Roberson maybe not the first Testament but in the second one Jesus says to love all.

[@MarkBH70]

I have little doubt that they "identify" "in the bathroom."

[@anthonyhill4202]

wake up everyone. Jesus looks at the heart not the outside. we all mostly are not about hooks ups like Sodom and Gomorrah are the rest of the world in is in the70s. we are about love to one person and thats it and sometimes that has nothing to do with sex but just acceptance, loyalty, trust and the love of god.

[@RaySantos31081956]

Tradução em português ou espanhol please💕👬👭👫🌻🎼🍊😄👍

[@madratter7031]

Out of all of the things people protest all of the shit in the government YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE FUCKING BATHROOM

[@dariussmith7971]

Smell Me Yes, one of the most basic rights that some people don't have. You not needing to care about it makes it hard for you to understand.

[@Nick-eu5lb]

uh not being able to use the bathroom is a big deal. Don't believe me? Try it

[@MarkBH70]

I don't hate gays. I just wish more wholesome content could be on the TV.

[@austineyestone5746]

Unfortunately the world doesn't cater to you

[@MarkBH70]

@@austineyestone5746 The world caters to Satan.

[@austineyestone5746]

@@MarkBH70 ..... You can't cater to something that doesn't exist lol

[@MarkBH70]

@@austineyestone5746 People cater to themselves. Thanks for proving my point.

[@rosepetal34]

why are gay people automatically unwholesome to you?

[@Mar-vp8ig]

Wow so their problems will go away if you call them the gender they are not

[@cameronbrown9424]

What's the difference between a refrigerator and a gay man? The refrigerator doesn't fart when you pull the meat out😂🤣

[@fullthrottlealways]

This stupid show got horrible ratings and will be canceled.

[@lalaland9838]

Omniscient 1 actually is a miniseries is not a season to another season is just showing a story about what happened 40 years ago

[@marinadiaz1762]

Omniscient 1 were is your evidence?

[@eshoemaker]

I won't help nor will I hinder any efforts of this " movement ". They seem to be looking for legitimacy for their behavior. Sin

[@Doerakker]

though shallt not judge you idiot

[@eshoemaker]

Ronald Groeneveld it's my opinion you bitch!

[@eshoemaker]

Ronald Groeneveld once you start the name calling our discussion changes. We now have another issue to address. Would you be so bold if standing in front of me?

[@marinadiaz1762]

Blackfamily actually it's not a sin. Love overrules all.

[@eshoemaker]

Marina Diaz wrong! Don't beg for acceptance. I will never accept this but I will tolerate it. You stay in your lane and I will stay in mine. What about the rights of little girls who don't want to be in the bathroom with little boys?

[@TheCrappyRobot]

Trans have always had their own restroom.......The Disabled.

[@RSciOfficial]

I bet some of these "actors" were blackmailed to act in this.

[@rebeccabeebe1]

The actors in this film are members of the LGBT and not forced to act in the series you twat

[@charleszetka3317]

Anyone who does not set their minds on gods interests will encounter a stumbling block from satan, many upon many will not see the kingdom

[@marinadiaz1762]

Justin Maas EXACTLY

[@marinadiaz1762]

Charles Zetka God created Saran. He created gay people too. He created everything "bad" a "good " he created who we are

[@dan3k1und6]

I think I just threw up