Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Some Churches Support Gay Rights

Take my friend's pastor, a Lutheran minister who on Mother's Day said in his sermon,

I have a very hard time finding any reason to be afraid of what is happening in Massachusetts and Iowa and elsewhere. The institution of marriage is strong; it cannot be damaged by extending it to others who want to get married. On the contrary, marriage is strengthened by doing so.

Christianity is not out to get gays and lesbians, despite the popular perception. Not all churches are barring our way to equal rights. Indeed, some are opening the door.

Jennifer Vanasco is editor in chief of 365gay.com

You
may read the full article inOutword and the Huffington Post

1 comment:

  1. A real shame that the Baha'i Faith is not even close to being on the list of progressive, welcoming and loving religions.

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