Coming Home to Judaism and to Self
This guide is aimed at LGBTQ+ Jewish Americans who are on the journey toward living fully in their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and in their faith and its…
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Religion & Faith
Thanks to the work that’s being done by the HRC Foundation and by countless others, faith communities around the world have grown to become increasingly more welcoming, inclusive and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community and our right to equality.
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End Racial and Religious Profiling Act
The End Racial and Religious Profiling Act would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement from targeting a person based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender,…
Coming Home to Islam and to Self
This guide is aimed at LGBTQ+ American Muslims who are on the journey toward living fully in their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and in their faith and its…
Seven Quotes That Make Pope Francis Complicated for LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis appears more popular than ever. He has charted his own course in style, words and philosophy and enjoys favorability among 90 percent of Catholics, 74 percent white mainline…
Coming Home to Catholicism and to Self
Despite the Catholic Church hierarchy's anti-LGBTQ+ stances, Catholics of good conscious are giving hope to countless longing to hear that their Church embraces and accepts them.
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
BACKGROUND
Formed in the early 1800s in response to the practice of Christian denominations acting in exclusion of each other rather than collaboration, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have…
Faith Positions on Marriage Equality
A growing number of organized religious groups in the United States have issued statements officially welcoming LGBTQ+ people as members and extending marriage rites to them. If you are looking…
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Eastern Orthodox Church
BACKGROUND
Considered the second largest Christian body in the world, the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church can be traced to an unbroken continuity to Jesus Christ and the Twelve…
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Conservative Judaism
BACKGROUND
One of the four leading branches of Judaism, the Conservative Movement (also known as Masorti Movement outside of the United States and Canada) is intent on integrating contemporary societal…
A Christian Conversation Guide
Focused on Christian congregations, this guide provides practical suggestions Christians can take to build safe and inclusive communities and congregations.
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