Religion
Soulforce
Soulforce is committed to freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people from religious and political oppression through relentless nonviolent resistance. As we enter our second decade of work, we invite you to join our movement.
Believe Out Loud
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Simply believing that LGBT individuals ought to be welcomed into our church communities is not enough. The time has come to break the silence. Believe Out Loud. Express your compassion by welcoming and supporting the gay and lesbian members of our communities. Join us, and raise Christian voices around LGBT issues.
Six Bible Passages
Six bible passages that are used to condemn homosexuals are proven to be used incorrectly and taken out of context..
Welcoming Church Movement
Denominational representatives of the Welcoming Church Movement created IWR in November 2002. The purpose of this ecumenical group is to provide the resources to facilitate a paradigm shift in multiple denominations whereby churches become welcoming and affirming of all congregants regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. IWR wants to help build church homes that are truly welcoming and nurturing, where everyone knows “they’re okay, just like they are.” In early 2006, IWR became a program of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, through a formal merger..
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
AWAB has developed a strong presence in American Baptist, and Alliance of Baptists circles, sponsoring workshops and discussions, distributing rainbow ribbons, challenging church leaders, and proclaiming in many other ways that lgbt people are in the pulpits and pews of Baptist churches. In addition to the network of affirming places to worship and serve for lgbt people, their families and supporters, AWAB provides congregations with resources for education in sexuality and gender identity issues; produces a quality publication, The InSpiriter; works collaboratively with other groups both ecumenically and within other Baptist bodies; and seeks to encourage church leadership to welcome & affirm lgbt people into full participation in faith community participates in the oppression and marginalization of persons with differing sexual orientations and gender identities.
