Bridging the gap between LGBTQ2+ People of Colour and Heterosexuals
Being different is difficult. It means standing up for yourself, your worth and your values. When you don’t feel like you belong in a group because of your sexual orientation, something you were born with, the consequences are devastating. For this post, we’ll use the example of leaving a religious ...
Co-Existence between LGBTQ2+ Community and the Sherwood Park United ChurchPart of the journey in life is learning from others on how we can rise up together in society. Religion is something deeply personal to many people and plays a pivotal role in having a sense of belonging in the world.Reverend Terrie Jackson chat about how the Sherwood Park United Church opened its doors to the LGBTQ2+ community, discuss the successes/challenges they've had so far and what other faith based communities who are not inclusive can learn from Sherwood Park United Church’s model.#Religions #Christians #SherwoodParkUnitedChurch #AffirmingCommunities #LGBTQ2 #LGBTQ #GodLovesEveryone #IgnitingChange #Muslims #Jews #Spirituality #Spiritual #LoveWins #LoveisLove #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Queer #TwoSpirt #TransGender #BiPoC #SouthAsians #Christians #Christianity #god
Posted by Hasina Juma - Beautiful Friday on Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Religion and homosexuality have a complicated past. Most religions have structures, practices that discriminate against LGBTQ2+ individuals who often feel othered and betrayed. Part of the journey in life is learning from others on how we can rise up together in society. Religion is something deepl ...