Posts by Believe Out Loud
Christian Persecution In The 21st Century
I would like to suggest that we each make a commitment to redouble our efforts to end religious bigotry against LGBT people.
Read MoreWelcoming Congregation Needs Your Help
I ask you to offer as little as $10 to help Grace Community UCC reach its $200,000 fundraising goal.
Read MorePelosi, Theologians, Lay Catholics Agree: Support Marriage Equality
By Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry The message that American Catholics support marriage equality is one that cannot be emphasized or repeated enough. Since the Catholic bishops oppose marriage equality so vocally and vociferously, it is important to keep reminding people that the hierarchy’s position is not reflective of the Catholic population. Some recent news stories highlight…
Read MoreRev. Otis Moss Addresses Same-Sex Marriage With Congregants
President Obama’s recent announcement supporting same-sex marriage continues to draw mixed reaction from the African-American community. Several black ministers throughout the country have threatened to vote Republican – or not at all – in November. However, the Rev. Otis Moss III of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, challenged that position. In an open letter to his congregation Rev. Moss spoke about same-sex marriage and what…
Read MoreBelieve Out Loud Seeks To Raise $200,000 For LGBT Inclusive Black Church
Believe Out Loud seeks to raise $200,000 for LGBT Inclusive Black Church
Read MoreIntegrity’s Transgender Documentary Nears Completion!
Transgender documentary nears completion.
Read MoreInternational Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHO)
International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia reflections by Michael Adee
Read MoreA Conversation With The Naked Pastor
I’ve come to the realization that we’re never going to find common ground on issues of belief.
Read MoreGay Man Barred From Graduation Speech To Speak At ‘Graduation for All’
Released by GLAAD The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) released the following statement in response to Sacred Heart Academy barring gay Michigan man from speaking at graduation: After being uninvited from speaking at his high school alma mater because he is gay, Dominic Sheahan-Stahl today announced that he will address students from the graduating class…
Read MoreKnocking On Doors, Opening Hearts
In Holland, Michigan it is still legal to fire someone or deny them housing just for being gay or transgender.
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