Faith in America
news blog
Calling out N.C. Baptist hypocrisy
Faith in America asks for apology from Southern Baptist head
Religion-based bigotry’s harm at Capitol Hill reception.
Our Washington Post article on Tyler Clementi case
Courts: Anti-gay groups aren’t the victims here
Will Gov. Rick Perry wash President Obama’s feet?
Outrage at church’s bigotry a sign of progress
GOP presidential candidate walks away from religion-based bigotry
Religion-based bigotry against LGBT people is simply wrong. It causes harm to individuals of a minority which finds itself the target of its moral and religious stamp of disapproval and all of society when such prejudice and hostility is embedded in the social fabric of a nation’s consciousness.
Every week, millions of LGBT people attend religious services. Some are welcomed with open arms, while others may be attending a church that is actually preaching prejudice and bigotry toward LGBT people.
For a young gay person growing up in America it should be a time of celebration, filled with hope and wonder. Unfortunately, many young gay people face bullying, discrimination, fear and confusion about their sexual identity. It should not be that way.