Can Men Breastfeed?

Odd as it seems, men can lactate. In their 1896 book, Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine, Dr. George Gould and Dr. Walter Pyle recount several occurrences of men breastfeeding their young. The stories include a sailor who put his son to his breast to quiet him and started producing milk; a South American peasant who…

Interview With Archbishop Bruce J. Simpson

Recently I had the pleasure of having a virtual chat with Archbishop Bruce J. Simpson of the Old Catholic Church, a known champion for the reconciliation of the GLBTI community with an inclusive faith. This interview coincides with the release of his first book, an autobiography of sorts, The Gay Face of God.  The book itself…

This Gay Teacher Had The Best Response To A Christian Mom Who Pulled Her Kids From His Class

Michael Neri is a drama teacher in England, and he’s pretty popular. His Talking Props Theatre School that he set up in 2014 had a good enough reputation for a Christian woman to sign her kids up. But when she learned that Neri is gay, she texted him to pull the kids out. Her reason?…

Gay & Lesbian Artists

Garry Hamilton Fine Art Disclaimer:  Garry is not gay, but he has a lesbian sister (me), and a gay brother (my other brother George) and a lesbian daughter (my niece Tamara), and at least two cousins who are lesbian, and because his art is AWESOME I have taken the liberty of adding his website to…

02. Adam and Eve and Steve: Genesis 1 and 2

All ancient religions and cultures developed creation stories including the Amorites, Canannites and Babylonians, all which predate the creation story found in Genesis 1-2. These ancient stories tell of how the world came into being, who their deities were and how their deities played a part in the forming of the world and in relating…

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University Offers a Free Ride to Gay Teen Abandoned by Parents

Jacksonville, Fla. student Seth Owen, 18, had a 4.16 GPA and all the promise of the future. He just had no money to make it a reality. After his parents kicked him out of the house for being gay, he was on his own. That’s when the town chipped in to help fund his college…

Bible Study Resources

“Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 A – Admit that you’re a sinner in need of God. B – Believe that Jesus died and rose again for your sins. C – Confess Jesus as Lord of your life. Read Rev Bob Ellis’ Article How To Get Saved Discover…

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The Book of Romans – Some Background & A Little Insight

Many of us are painfully aware that two of the most-used Bible verses against gays are Romans 1:26,27. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for…

The Sin of Sodom Was NOT Homosexuality! – Original Article

This is the original article, written as a “letter to the editor” before same sex marriage was legal in Canada, by Mary Pearson. If you wish to read a more condensed generic version which is suitable for magazine publication, please Click Here. Note: This “letter to the editor” is in response to an article in…

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Substance Abuse in the LBGTQ Community

Heterosexism may affect gay and bisexual men, lesbian, transgender, and queer individuals (LGBTQ) people by causing internalized homophobia, shame, and a negative self-concept. It is not surprising to find that many LGBTQ individuals in therapy report feeling isolated, fearful, depressed, anxious, and angry and have difficulty trusting others. LGBTQ individuals may resort to substance abuse…

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What God Says to the LGBT in Addiction Recovery

Despite advances in research and awareness, the LGBT community continues to suffer the social stigma of being different. This constant isolation, along with the fear of “coming out,” is contributing to the high prevalence of substance abuse among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the LGBT sector…

Support Links for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children

Mama Dragons Mission: We support, educate, and empower mothers of LGBTQ children Vision: A world where all mothers fiercely love and advocate for their LGBTQ children Mama Dragons has grown from a handful of mothers to a membership numbering close to 3,000. This is an unusual ally group. We exist to offer support for one another…

Grants For Native Americans

Comprehensive listing of Native American Grants in all 50 states and major cities Our website provides detailed information on Native American Grants that could help low income individuals and families [two parent and single parent] with grants and scholarships.  Assistance is offered free of cost to eligible families who can offer sufficient documentation to prove financial…

Free Grants For Women

We are the largest source of grants for women Listed here are free grants and financial assistance programs hat help women with medication, housing, medical bills, rent, utility bills, child care, education, and mortgage, among others. Find grants faster here since we have listed grants by state, there is a database of organizations that give…

Speakers Available For Retreats, Workshops or more …

TAMARA LEBAK Diversity/Organizational Culture Consultant,  Singer-Songwriter, Minister, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach I offer consulting, coaching, training, facilitation and keynotes grounded in the ways in which emotions, perception, bias and cultural difference intersect and impact our effectiveness.  I am dedicated to developing effective leaders, raising emotional and cultural awareness, promoting truthfulness and authenticity, and ultimately contributing to creating a more…

Types of Attraction

Originally posted on SketchComic by Secondlina who says: “A comic about the different types of attraction one might feel. The descriptions were taken from a website about asexuality, I saw the link to that site  floating around on tumblr and really wanted to add visuals to them. I think people who are not asexual feel these regularly…

Profound Distinctions Between Intelligence and Wisdom

 1.  Intelligence leads to arguments. Wisdom leads to settlements.  2.  Intelligence is power of will. Wisdom is power OVER will.  3.  Intelligence is heat, it burns. Wisdom is warmth, it comforts.  4.  Intelligence is pursuit of knowledge, it tires the seeker. Wisdom is pursuit of truth, it inspires the seeker.  5.  Intelligence is holding on….

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New York City Creates Gender-Neutral ‘X’ Option For Birth Certificates

NEW YORK (Reuters) – People who were born in New York City and do not identify as male or female can now opt for a third gender category of X on their birth certificates. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the provision into a law on Tuesday, making New York City the fifth place to do…

Paul The Apostle: Did His Homosexuality Shape Christianity?

Struggle against homosexual desire may have inspired Paul the Apostle to write sublime Biblical teachings on unconditional love and inclusivity — and also a few “clobber passages” used by anti-LGBTQ bigots. Both Paul’s sense of unworthiness and his appreciation for God’s grace may have the same unexpected cause: Some scholars believe that Paul was a…