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Desmond Tutu: A Rock Star For Equal Rights
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, key player in bringing down South Africa’s apartheid system, might invite comparison with a variety of figures — Martin Luther King, perhaps, or Frederick Douglass. But Lady Gaga? Tutu is “a rock star” on a par with Gaga, says his close friend Robert Taylor, an author,…
Read MoreJesus vs Hateful Anti-Gay Pastors Mashup (VIDEO)
Watch what happens when you put Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount against the recent rash of anti-gay pastors. Watch Video here. Learn more about Huffington Post _________________ Image Flickr samgranleese
Read MoreLGBT & Affirming Faith Communities Prominent In Chicago Pride Parade
Chicago area LGBT-affirming faith groups are slated to be one of the lead contingents in the 2012 Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, June 24. The Pride Parade organizers agreed to a request from the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches (CCWC) and Dignity/Chicago that all faith-based groups march together in a prominent position of the…
Read MoreStanding On The Side Of Love
By More Light Presbyterians The Christian Post interviewed Michael Adee, MLP’s Executive Director & Field Organizer, about marriage equality overtures at the upcoming 220th General Assembly. “I hope and pray that the General Assembly meeting soon in Pittsburgh will stand on the side of love and the right side of history.” From the Christian Post: According…
Read MoreShowing God’s Love during Pride Weekend
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Read MoreHistoric Change Inspires Hope For General Assembly
The iconic wisdom from the ancient Hebrew prophet Isaiah inspires the 220th General Assembly’s theme: Walking, Running, Soaring in Hope. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).…
Read MoreWhy Do You Have Pride?
June is LGBT Pride Month and Believe Out Loud wants to hear from you! Let us know why you have Pride and how you plan to celebrate by clicking here. Some of the BOL community have already begun to share their stories, why don’t you be next? “I am one of the “STRAIGHT BUT NOT…
Read MorePro-LGBT Roman Catholics Speak Up And Step Out
In the movement toward LGBT equality, Roman Catholics are probably the most interesting religious population. While the church hierarchy vehemently opposes any form of LGBT equality, Roman Catholic people are the most LGBT supportive of any Christian denomination. This reality makes it difficult for the media report on Roman Catholics as a bloc relating to…
Read MoreFacebook Comments And Conversations This Week
By Believe Out Loud Our Facebook page is a great tool we use to reach people who are supportive of the LGBT and LGBT inclusive Christian communities. Our Facebook page affects so many people, and we can see that effect displayed in the comments people write. Here are a few comments people wrote about our…
Read MoreTony De la Rosa’s Story Of Courage
By Auburn Seminary John 16:2 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” Tony is the Interim Executive Presbyter for the Presbytery of NYC. Listen to his calm conviction as he speaks about his faith and identity. “People often wonder how I could be serving a church which…
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