Religion & Faith

Thanks to the work that’s being done by HRC 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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Religion & Faith, Coming Out

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…

Communities of Color, Laws & Legislation, Religion & Faith

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,…

Religion & Faith, Coming Out

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…

Religion & Faith, Coming Out

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.

Religion & Faith

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…

Religion & Faith

A Christian Conversation Guide

Focused on Christian congregations, this guide provides practical suggestions Christians can take to build safe and inclusive communities and congregations.