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On April 25th, 1981, I solemnly promised: “Before God and these witnesses, I take you for my husband, with all my care and respect, seeking to grow with you in love. I pledge to you, now, my faithfulness as your wife, before eternity.” On that day, Alvise took me for his wife and made the…
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While many debate the issue of same-sex marriage as if it is a religious issue, I contend that more than a religious issue, it is a democratic issue. History has never stayed on the side of oppression and discrimination. Somewhere in the bowels of America, in the foundation upon which this country was built it…
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Welcome to the Week In Review, a weekly digest of the latest headlines at the intersections of Christian faith and LGBT equality. Have you ever stood in the Christian Closet? Former Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman called marriage equality a “conservative cause.” He and more than 80 prominent Republican leaders are sending a “friend to the…
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I remember the day I first felt righteous indignation spark deep within my soul about how gays and lesbians were treated in the Seventh-day Adventist church, the denomination my family has been a part of (often in leadership roles) for five generations. My husband and I were attending a small, progressive church in San Francisco…
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When I received a Facebook invite regarding Atheist Coming Out Week at Harvard University, I observed the similarities between this material and the LGBT pride pieces I get in my inbox. Both pro-LGBT gatherings and events like the “Why Atheism Matters” Panel celebrate and humanize populations often marginalized in the media. I sat down to…
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Stations of the Cross are a series of artistic representations of the Passion of Christ, depicting the story of his death from his sentencing to the laying of his body in the tomb. The fourteen images are used devotionally during the Lenten season for prayer and reflection. The stations provide an opportunity for Christians to…
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I plan to marry my partner of more than seven years this May. As we both grew up in Christian families and attended Christian undergraduate and graduate schools, the process of coming out and coming to terms with being gay has not been easy or quick for either one of us. But I’m grateful for…
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Camp Osiris is a retreat experience for queer and/or trans* people and allies who want a safe space to discuss their faith and their identities. Camp Osiris was founded in 2010 by myself and Caidin Riley. We wanted to create a space that was about more than just healing from religious hurt. We wanted a space that…
Read MoreWelcome to the Week In Review, a weekly digest of the latest headlines at the intersections of Christian faith and LGBT equality. Are gay and bisexual men happier than straight guys? While some Christians give up soda, coffee or the internet for Lent, others are giving up God. This “LGBT-loving” feminist describes why she calls herself…
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Pope Benedict’s sudden announcement to step down stirred a whirlwind of commentary and speculation. The publicized reason was that the pope no longer had the stamina to fulfill the duties of his office. This is the first time in more than 600 years that a pope has stepped down. Every pope since then has died…
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