Posted on 04/19/2005 12:27:44 PM PDT by Clint N. Suhks
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Inga Sarda-Sorensen of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 212-620-7310, ext. 230
News Advisory:
-- Timely Issue of Anti-Gay Religious Bigotry is the Focus of April 21 Forum; Leaders from All Faiths are Urged to Join the Effort and Reclaim the Notion of What it Means to be 'Moral' in America
Fed up with being portrayed by conservative and right-wing religious leaders as the antithesis of all things moral, lesbian and gay people are stepping forth to shatter the notion that they are somehow "ungodly," "unworthy" and incapable of possessing spiritual and religious values -- and they're urging leaders of all faiths and orientations to join them. This hot-button issue is the focus of a forum titled Turning It Around & Taking It Back: Religion Activism in a Time of Dissent, on Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m., at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, New York City. Suggested donation: $6.
How does one counter the anti-gay rhetoric, and what role should progressive religious institutions take in fighting bigotry? How can liberal people of faith reclaim what it means to be "moral" in America?
"Tough questions, but questions we absolutely must tackle," says Amy Lavine, co-founder of Out & Faithful: LGBT People, Religion and Spirituality, a program of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. "Rather than sitting by passively -- and getting pummeled by the right wing -- we're entering this national discourse and turning around the discussion to focus on what we see as unifying values. We hope this inspires others to work against the polarization in our country. We hope it encourages dialogue, rather than confrontation."
Panelists include the Rev. Jimmy Creech of Soulforce, Debanuj Dasgupta from Queer Immigrant Rights Project, Rev. Valerie Holly of Unity Fellowship of Christ Church and Jay Michaelson from Nehirim: A Spiritual Initiative for LGBT Jews.
At least they have the Episcopal Church to cling to.
How about gay anti-religious bigotry -- it's shrill and utterly demonizing.
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Where do they get their money? Such a small percentage of the population, roaring so loudly...someone is sponsoring this.
"Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
~ 1 Cor 6:9&10
Seems pretty straightforward to me. One can't be both "spiritual" and morally corrupt at the same time.
I notice the term "Anti-Gay" being used a lot now by the media.
These guys know their PR. They know how to frame an argument, get publicity for it, and make a case that the casual observer will identify with.
And of course, they will look for the wild-eyed mouth-foamers to substantiate their rhetoric.
Now is the time for all Christian Conservatives to pray for humility and compassion as we hold fast to the lessons of the Bible.
Soros gives a large amount. The evil one's youngest son is a queer and Soros is about everything progressive.
Amazing!
If I remember correctly, their collective efforts didn't win them much success in the Nov. 04 elections. It would be nice to see them turn more militant, for entertainment's sake.
Na, they've got the MCC.
At no point in American history before the present madness was sodomy or the mutilation of sexual organs considered remotely moral.
These troubled souls are not "reclaiming" anything - they are, instead, trying to lay claim to something they have no right to claim by any historical standard.
It's a different spirit......
--- Seems pretty straightforward to me. One can't be both "spiritual" and morally corrupt at the same time. ----
They know this. That is why they are so intent on re-defining what is morally corrupt to exclude their behavior.
--- Seems pretty straightforward to me. One can't be both "spiritual" and morally corrupt at the same time. ----
They know this. That is why they are so intent on re-defining what is morally corrupt to exclude their behavior.
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