I know this is hard to believe, but the “ex-gay” group Exodus International is the next Starbucks. The organization, according to its executive director Alan Chambers, is expanding so fast that it will soon have storefronts on every corner where forlorn homosexuals can pray away the gay. In 2003, Chambers claimed that there are “thousands…
Activist Gay Couple Accepts Leading Role SAN FRANCISCO — The bride on the left wears a lavender pantsuit. The other bride carries a gold-chained purse. As the music starts, they begin making their way toward the stage. They walk slowly, not because they want to, but because this is how they walk at age 83…
July 13, 2017 – “I decided to take one for the team and represent well.” When televised dating show Love Connection returns this summer on Fox, it brings an updated format and new, queer-friendly twists. In addition to Emmy-winning, out host Andy Cohen, who now helms the reformated one-hour classic, it will feature its first…
Many at Northern Secondary School were surprised when Matt H. announced last year that he was running for student council president. A somewhat lonely boy, he didn’t fit the model of the popular, extroverted student leader. Everyone seemed to know the outgoing president. Matt was more reserved – he liked playing on-line games and writing….
These links were originally from glbtq.com – once an excellent encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, & queer culture but now archived. Used with Permission. While denominations such as the Metropolitan Community Church and the Unitarian Universalists welcome full participation by glbtq members and clergy, others are divided over glbtq issues, and some are ardent…
On an autumn Sunday morning in 1968 a twice-defrocked gay Pentecostal minister welcomed twelve people into his living room for a worship service. From that distinctly modest beginning the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) has grown into a worldwide ministry with over forty thousand members in eighteen countries. Origins The Reverend Troy Perry felt the call…
Note from Mary: Bridget has been a well-loved member of Christian Gays for many years. She is the straight mother of a gay son, whose faith history includes the Mormon Church. She has been a spiritual mother and mentor to many of our family, especially our Mormon family. Disclaimer from Bridget: This is what I…
Disclaimer from Bridget: This is what I believed at one time, however my beliefs have evolved, and I am no longer a member of the Mormon Church. Basic Background of the LDS CHURCH 1. The actual name of the Mormon Church is the “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.” Mormon is a nick-name given…
Note from Mary: Bridget is a well-loved member of our Social Group, the straight mother of a gay son. She has been a blessing to us all. Disclaimer from Bridget: This is what I believed at one time, however my beliefs have evolved, and I am no longer a member of the Mormon Church. When…
A Common Bond is the worldwide support network for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who were, or still are, associated with Jehovah’s Witnesses. We began in 1980 as a simple mimeographed newsletter, and have since grown into a worldwide network with local chapters and annual international conferences. The mission of A Common Bond is…
by Robert (in Russia) as part of a discussion on the Christian Gays List Serve I personally believe that it is true that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, but their concepts of God are different. There are people, both among Christians and among Muslims, who believe that God and Allah are two different…
Al-Fatiha Foundation – is an international organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trasngendered, those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their friends. Al-Fatiha’s goal is to provide a safe space and a forum for LGBTQ Muslims to address issues of common concern, share individual experiences, and institutional resources. The…
The Quran says that Allah has the most beautiful names: “Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful Names.” (Quran 20:8, Yusufali’s translation) “Say: “Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman [the Merciful One]: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most…
As the churches struggle with the issue of homosexuality, a long tradition of gay marriage indicates that the Christian attitude towards same sex unions may not always have been as “straight” as is now suggested, writes Jim Duffy. A Kiev art museum contains a curious icon from St. Catherine’s monastery on Mt. Sinai. It shows…
Charlotte Matthews is on a mission—a mission of empathy and sharing stories. After undergoing a radical double mastectomy for stage three breast cancer 12 years ago—followed by six months of chemotherapy—she felt overwhelmed, like she didn’t know who she was any more. In spite of all the love and support she received from family and…
by Julie Barthels Did you ever feel like your life is heading along in a good direction and suddenly you discover you have lost your map? That’s what happened to Julie Barthels in 2010. She enjoyed a busy career as Clinical Director at a rape crisis center, a part time private therapy practice, a renewed…
“In a Heartbeat” – Animated Short Film by Beth David and Esteban Bravo – A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams. Follow-up – Kids React to the Film – 10:08 minutes
The Reformation Project A Bible-Based, Gospel-Centered Approach to LGBT Inclusion The Reformation Project is a Bible-based, Christian grassroots organization that works to promote inclusion of LGBT people by reforming church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. We envision a global church that fully affirms LGBT people. Advancing the Kingdom, Advancing Equality.
Phi Nu Kappa Sorority Inc. – Non collegiate LGBT sorority [spacer height=”20px”]Phi Nu Kappa is active in the LGBT community and its members are community leaders, business owners, and role models. We will continue our proud legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, and leadership into our next 10 years. We represent women bound together in thought and…
Better training aims to quell distrust from decades of prejudice By Patrick Butler, CBC News Posted: Aug 27, 2017 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Aug 27, 2017 5:00 AM ET Brian Hobbs is one of a team of trainers with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network who is trying to teach staff at long-term care facilities…
1. Homosexuality is not natural. Real people always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. 2. Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall. 3. Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may…
Buoyed by hope, Kathy Barkley and Riki Blackwell, a married couple in every way but the one that legally counts, had planned a trip downstate this weekend. Then the weather out of Albany took a not-so-surprising turn. They had to call the whole thing off. Riki turned 51 on Saturday. For her birthday, she and…
When the Spanish parliament yesterday took its historic vote legalizing both gay marriage and adoption of children by gay couples, Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who put the full prestige of his office and party behind passage of the gay human rights legislation — made probably the most remarkable speech in favor of…
Ads Lie About Gay Life and Omit High Profile Failures in 1998 Ad Campaign, Says Besen. WASHINGTON – Wayne Besen, author of ANYTHING BUT STRAIGHT: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth, today condemned ex-gay group Exodus International for running a false and misleading $200,000 ad campaign saying that gay people can become…
Oct 30, 2017 – President Trump’s would-be ban on transgender service members in the military has been blocked from going into effect for the foreseeable future. A U.S. district judge in Washington, D.C., decided on Monday that trans members of the military have a strong case that the president’s ban would violate their Fifth Amendment…
Sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual identity are independent of each other. A person may express any variation of each of these in any combination. To discourage the free expression of identity and orientation by an individual is to impose a damaging burden of conformity. Sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexual identity are independent of…
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