Religion has long been misused to justify the oppression and exclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people: ripping families apart, perpetuating discrimination, even inciting violence and self-violence. But the world is changing.
A groundswell of people is emerging from the shadows of silence to stand for the full dignity and equality of all – no matter who they are or who they love. They are telling their stories of courage to conflicted loved ones, sharing why their own beliefs compel them to welcome, affirm and celebrate LGBTQ people – just as they would anybody else. Because people are people.
Through courageous storytelling and effective advocacy, this rising generation is opening its loved ones' hearts and minds to the dignity and equality of all people.
In this critical election cycle, as voters in seven states decide whether or not to support LGBTQ equality, the Groundswell of Courage campaign mobilizes people to activate their power of storytelling and reach out to conflicted loved ones to change hearts and minds – in this cycle and beyond. Join the groundswell. Click here to take the Each One, Move One pledge.
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We're inspired by the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III's faith-based support of marriage equality and the dignity of all people.
My Catholic faith and my experience of family have taught me that God has more than enough love to go around for everyone, gay or straight.
Auburn Seminary was proud to join a coalition of religious women's organizations in congratulating Catholic nuns on their inspiring work to feed the hungry, cloth the poor, and advocate for the least among us, despite recent attacks on their views.
Musicians Include Members of the Bands Alabama Shakes, Dead Confederate, Drive-By-Truckers, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., The Civil Wars, The Roots, The Minus Five, and The Posies, as well as singers Alicia Keys, Daniel Bedingfield, Ken Stringfellow, Lera Lynn, Rosanne Cash, Scott McCaughey, and Talib Kweli.
Come out, come out whoever you are. The first hand up after the Love Free or Die screening two nights ago in South Florida was a blond woman's ...
The Rev. Dr. Katharine Rhodes Henderson, President of Auburn Seminary, appeared on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry on April 14 to discuss the issue of child sex trafficking.
