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Religion
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons 
 "Affirmation serves the needs of gays, lesbians, bisexual LDS and their supportive family and friends through social and educational activities." Includes a directory of local chapters, a chat area, and a news section. The "Learning Center" section provides brochures on homosexuality and the Mormon Church. http://www.affirmation.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Feb 20, 2005 Anglicans Buy Time in Same Sex Row
News article about the October 2004 rift in the Anglican Church caused by the ordination of an openly gay bishop by U.S. Anglicans. Includes links to related articles on topics such as the Anglican Church around the world, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the response by the leaders of the Anglican Church in Africa. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3753038.stm Topics: Christianity, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Assault on Gay America: The Life and Death of Billy Jack Gaither
This site is a companion to the original PBS program shown in 2000. It offers background on homophobia, the gay gene debate, and religious views of homosexuality. Find interviews, articles, testimony from family and friends, video excerpts, and transcripts of the original show. A well-rounded site from the Frontline series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Feb 6, 2002 Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests
This organization provides "programming, support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families and friends in the Mennonite and Brethren traditions." Site includes a discussion list, articles, events, and related links. http://www.bmclgbt.org/index.shtml Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 9, 2008 ChristianLesbians.com
Includes lists of gay-welcoming Christian congregations, essays, daily devotions, message boards, and useful links. http://www.christianlesbians.com/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion, Women Last updated Feb 20, 2005 DignityUSA
"The oldest and largest national lay movement of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Catholics, our families, and our friends." The site includes a guide to local chapters, an events list, discussion lists, and a FAQ about Catholicism and homosexuality. Portions of the site, including liturgical prayers, are also available in Spanish. http://www.dignityusa.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Feb 20, 2005 The Diocese of New Hampshire: The Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson
Biography, sermons, pastoral summary, official photograph, and more information about the Reverend Canon Gene Robinson, bishop-elect for the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. http://www.nhepiscopal.org/BishopSearch/The_Rev_Canon_V_Gene_Robinson.htm Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Government, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc. [GLAD]
GLAD "is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and affirming members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)." The site includes a list of "open and affirming" congregations and ministries in the U.S. (meaning "that they are committed to including all persons and expressly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons into their whole life and leadership"). http://www.gladalliance.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Homosexual Orientation Among Roman Catholic Seminarian Students
Article which discusses the percentage of Roman Catholic seminary students who may have a homosexual orientation, why such men might be attracted to the priesthood, and the 1961 Vatican document that bars homosexuals from the priesthood. Also includes a link to an article about Roman Catholic priests with a homosexual orientation, and links to related information. From Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Note: some intrusive commercial content. http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_rcc1.htm Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Integrity
Since 1974, "Integrity has been the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of homosexual persons in the Episcopal Church and ... equal access to its rites." Includes current and back issues of the quarterly newsletter Voice of Integrity. http://www.integrityusa.org/ Topics: Activism, Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2006 The Lambeth Commission On Communion
This site features the text of the October 18, 2004, Windsor Report, which was produced by the Lambeth Commission under the direction of the Archbishop of Canterbury. This report concerns "the legal and theological implications flowing from the decisions of the Episcopal Church (USA) to elect a priest in a committed same sex relationship as one of its bishops." Includes background information about the report and the members of the commission. From the Anglican Communion. http://www.anglicancommunion.org/commission/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Government Last updated Jan 24, 2005 The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Religious Archives Network
"The LGBT Religious Archives Network (LGBT-RAN) is an innovative venture in preserving history and encouraging scholarly study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) religious movements around the world." Features profiles identifying leaders in religious movements for justice for LGBT persons (such as Del Martin, who died in August 2008), oral histories, online exhibitions, and related material. From the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry. http://www.lgbtran.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Sep 10, 2008 Lutheran Lesbian & Gay Ministries (LLGM)
This site for a "national mission society that supports openly identified sexual minority pastors, seminarians and lay ministers who have been discriminated against because of their sexual orientation" includes events, brochures, back issues of LLGM Mission newsletters, and contact information. http://www.llgm.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)
The website for this over 30-year-old "worldwide fellowship of Christian churches with a special outreach to the world's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities." The site features a church directory, a clergy email list, news, events calendars, church beliefs and practices, Bible study, and more. http://www.mccchurch.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Nov 6, 2005 More Light Presbyterians
"The mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA)." In addition to news, an events calendar, and a job bank, this site includes a directory of welcoming congregations. http://www.mlp.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2006 radfae.org: A Web Site for Radical Faerie Information
"The RadFae.org website exists to pull together Radical Faerie information: links to resources and web pages, news, information, and pointers to other faerie lists." While the definition is diffuse, "shared values include feminism, respect for the Earth, and individual responsibility rather than hierarchy." http://www.radfae.org/ Topics: Faiths, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, People, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2004 Rainbow Baptists
"Rainbow Baptists is a website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified Baptists, their family and friends." In addition to news, lists of welcoming congregations, and useful links, there are directories of local chapters for the two groups represented by this site, American Baptists Concerned for Sexual Minorities and Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB). http://www.rainbowbaptists.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship
"A support organization devoted to the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of current and former Seventh-day Adventists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT)." The site includes a FAQ about the group's purpose. http://www.sdakinship.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 16, 2006 U.S. Seminaries Under Scrutiny
Radio program transcript from October 2005 about how "America's 229 Catholic seminaries ... are currently getting the once-over from a team of inspectors sent by Rome in what some commentators are describing as a witch-hunt for homosexuals and liberals." Also includes a copy of the "Instrumentum Laboris," the "list of questions that are being put to every seminarian and every seminary professor," and links to related information. From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/relrpt/stories/s1488009.htm Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Nov 16, 2005 The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns
This site from a coalition within the United Church of Christ "provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, their families and friends." Includes a directory of ONA (Open and Affirming) churches, campus ministries, and organizations, as well as news, conferences, and events. http://www.ucccoalition.org/ Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Vatican Considers Ban on Gay Priests
Audio of a September 2005 radio program that discusses how "the Vatican is expected to release a document saying homosexuals will be banned from joining the priesthood even if they are celibate." Includes commentary by Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, a pastor, and the author of a book about sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4865796 Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Religion Last updated Nov 14, 2005 Whosoever: An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Christians
Online magazine dedicated to reconciling Christianity and homosexuality. Includes lists of gay-friendly churches, news updates on pertinent issues, recommended reading lists, and articles such as "What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality" and "The Ex-Gay Myth." Published bi-monthly. http://www.whosoever.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Magazines, Religion Last updated Aug 10, 2009 |
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