A Christian’s Fight For LGBT Rights

Via Huffington Post

A few Saturday's ago, my husband and I spent our afternoon in the fellowship hall of St. Luke's Community Church. As Christians, it's not uncommon for us to spend part of our weekends gathered with people at a place of worship. What was different about this church gathering was that we didn't read the Bible, sing hymns or talk about God. Instead, we read a handout detailing the next step for passing bill 2012-296, the addendum to Jacksonville, Fla.'s Human Rights Ordinance that would protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens from discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations.

The meeting was emotional. Everyone was frustrated, but working to retain hope after being dealt setback after setback. Despite the bill being introduced in May, then discussed in multiple City Council meetings over the past two months, the members have not yet voted. Worse, the bill was quietly removed from agenda at the latest City Council meeting last Tuesday, meaning the discussion is now moved into committees, away from the public. It appears the community is no longer able to voice their support or opposition.

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