Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: American Baptist Churches USA
The American Baptist Churches USA is the fifth-largest Christian denomination in the United States, with approximately 1.3 million members and 5,000 congregations worldwide.
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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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Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Alliance of Baptists
The Alliance of Baptists is a movement of progressive Christians--individuals and congregations--seeking to respond to the continuing call of God in a rapidly changing world.
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: African Methodist Episcopal Church
Since 2003, leaders of the 2.5 million-member African Methodist Episcopal Church have made several public statements declaring the denomination’s opposition to the ordination of openly gay clergy members and marriage…
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…
Out in Scripture
This HRC resource places comments about the Bible alongside the real-life experiences and concerns of LGBTQ+ people of faith and our allies.
Letter Against Trans Violence by Prominent Catholic Leaders & HRC
Noting with urgency the words of St. John Paul II in Evangelium Vitae that “every individual, precisely by reason of the mystery of the Word of God who was made…
For They Know Not What They Do: A Study Guide and Advocacy Training Curriculum Accompanying The Documentary
Created to accompany the film “For They Know Not What They Do,” a documentary which explores the intersections of religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and American politics, this user-friendly guide…
Faith Resources
The resources in this section are intended to help LGBTQ+ people, their families, friends and allies, find powerful and transformative spaces to learn more about the intersection of their 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…
Faith Positions
Religion has been a source of both solace and suffering for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans. For while most LGBTQ+ Americans have been raised in an organized…
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