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ForTheBibleTellsMeSo.org
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families—including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson—we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.
StraightForEquality.org
Sign the Straight for Equality Pledge... Have you signed the Straight for Equality Pledge yet? Have your friends?
Soulforce Inc.
Mainline churches may be less blatant and more sophisticated, but they are no less guilty of spiritual violence. It is just as violent spiritually when pastors and parents quoting scripture condemn and reject members of their congregation and their family. When this happens, Gods gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender children also feel condemned and rejected by their Creator as well. The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance.
The Human Rights Campaign
Americas largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation
(The Task Force) Was the first national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization and remains the movement's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality. We work to build the grassroots political strength of our community by training state and local activists and leaders, working to strengthen the infrastructure of state and local allies, and organizing broad-based campaigns to build public support for complete equality for LGBT people. Our Policy Institute, the community's premier think tank, provides research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality. As part of a broader social justice movement, we work to create a world that respects and makes visible the diversity of human expression and identity where all people may fully participate in society. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Cambridge, Mass., and Miami. The Task Force is a 501(c)(3) corporation incorporated in Washington, D.C. Contributions to the Task Force are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
A national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
Reconciling Ministries Network
A national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice.
GayWeddings.com
Is dedicated to providing products, resources and information networking to same-sex couples who seek to affirm their life-long commitments to each other through commitment ceremonies, civil unions, domestic partnerships, civil marriage and other alternative weddings.
Freedom 2 b(e)
Networks GLBTIQ people from Pentecostal and Charismatic backgrounds by providing support through an online community and monthly meetings, information on same sex attraction from a scientific, psychological and theological perspective and creating an intelligent, respectful dialogue with individuals, groups, churches or denominations to promote understanding and acceptance.
LGBT Religious Archives Network
A resource center and information clearinghouse for the history of LGBT religious movements.
The National Mental Health Association's What Does Gay Mean?
Is an anti-bullying program designed to improve understanding and respect for youth who are gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender (GLBT). Centered on an educational booklet, called What Does Gay Mean? How to Talk with Kids About Sexual Orientation and Prejudice, the program encourages parents and others to communicate and share values of respect with their children.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
Is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
The Matthew Shepard Foundation
A national non-profit 501c3 organization, founded in December 1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard. It was established in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Laramie, Wyoming.
Integrity
Integrity is a nonprofit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender [LGBT] Episcopalians. Since its founding by Dr. Louie Crew in rural Georgia in 1974, Integrity has been the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
Atticus Circle
Provides information about the rights of parents and partners denied on the basis of sexual orientation. We seek to create cultural and attitudinal change by helping people understand the unique challenges and discrimination same gender couples and their families face, and by encouraging acceptance of all families and partnerships.
TEACH (To Educate About the Consequences of Homophobia)
An organization dedicated to informing people about the consequences of homophobia through public speaking, brochures, workshops, videos, books, and any and all other appropriate media.
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
A North American Quaker faith community that affirms that of God in all people. Gathering twice yearly for worship and play, we draw sustenance from each other and from the Spirit for our work and life in the world. We are learning that radical inclusion and radical love bring further light to Quaker testimony and life.
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
An affiliate of the Gay Buddhist Fellowshi
Metropolitan Community Churches
Metropolitan Community Churches
The Gay? Fine By Me ™ T-shirt Project
Sprung from a dinner conversation between ten friends, both gay and straight, at Duke University in the spring of 2003. In January 2005, two of the founders of the original T-shirt Project, Lucas Schaefer and Leila Nesson, established Fine By Me Inc. to give voice to the friends and supporters of LGBT Americans
Affirmation for LGBT Mormons
Affirmation for LGBT Mormons and their allies, families and friends. 323-255-7251
Affirmation for LGBT United Methodists
Affirmation for LGBT United Methodists and their allies, families and friends. 847-733-9590
Affirm United for LGBT members
Affirm United for LGBT members of the United Church of Canada and their allies, families and friends.
Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
LGBT Baptists and their allies, families and friends. 508-226-1945
Bodies Like Ours
Peer support and information for people born with atypical genitalia. 908-832-7755
Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Interests
For LGBT Mennonites and their allies, families and friends in both the USA and Canada. 612-343-2060
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians
TNational group of clergy and lay leaders working for a fully inclusive church. 415-351-2196
Dignity/USA
For LGBT Roman Catholics and their allies, families and friends. 800-877-8797
Emergence International
For LGBT Christian Scientists and their allies, families and friends.
The Fellowship
Coalition of Christian Churches committed to radical inclusive ministry.
FTM International
Education for female-to-male transgender people and transsexual men. 415-553-5987
The Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association
For LGBT Hindus and their allies, families and friends.
Gay Buddhist Fellowshi
For LGBT Buddhists and their allies, families and friends. 415-207-8113
GayChristian.Org
A unified listing of local welcoming and affirming Christian congregations
Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciples Alliance, Inc.
(GLAD) an organization of LGBT and affirming members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
GenderPac
Works to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes. 202-462-6610
Institute for Welcoming Resources
Resources supporting the unconditional welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and their families in the church home of their choice. Sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. 612-821-4397
International Foundation for Gender Education
A clearinghouse for information and referrals on gender identity. 781-899-2212
Intersex Society of North America
A dvocacy group to end medically unnecessary surgeries on infants. 206-633-6077
Interweave
For LGBT Unitarians and their allies, families and friends.
Jews On First
A Jewish internet community to support and network with people resisting the Christian right. The "First" in our name is the First Amendment to the Constitution, which begins "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof?" Jews, in particular, have relied on those few words as the enduring bulwark of our freedom, security and privacy here in the United States
Just Spirit
Founded in 2006 and based in the conservative Christian stronghold of Colorado Springs, CO, Just Spirit is dedicated to fighting the overwhelming influence of the Religious Right and the onslaught of its ultra-conservative agenda for the lives of all Americans.
Keshet Ga’avah
The World Congress of LGBT Jews and their allies, families and friends. 202-452-7424
Lutherans Concerned, North America
For LGBT Lutherans and their allies, families and friends.
More Light Presbyterians
For LGBT Presbyterians and their allies, families and friends. 505-820-7082
National Black Justice Coalition
A civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Promotes policies that support racial justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans
National Transgender Advocacy Coalition
Works for the advancement of understanding and the attainment of full civil rights for all transgender and gender variant people in every aspect of society and actively opposes discriminatory acts by all means legally available.
Nehirim
A spiritual initiative for LGBT Jews
No Longer Silent
Grounded in the witness of the Bible; convinced of God's unconditional love for all people; raising a voice against Christian intolerance that promotes condemnation, discrimination, and hatred; and, advocating justice for all, especially Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender persons.
NUJLS/World Congress
The National Union of Jewish LGBTIQQ Students
Office of BGLT Concerns
For LGBT Unitarians Universalists and their allies, families and friends.
Operation Rebirth
Predominantly African-American Christian churches that are LGBT-welcoming and affirming.
Reconciling Pentecostals International
For LGBT Pentecostals and their allies, families and friends. 480-595-5517
Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing
An ecumenical, interfaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual health, education, and justice in faith communities and society. The primary objectives of the Religious Institute include: Developing and supporting a network of clergy, religious educators, theologians, ethicists, and other religious leaders committed to sexual justice; Building the capacity of religious institutions and clergy to offer sexuality education within the context of their own faith traditions; Helping congregations become sexually healthy faith communities; and, Educating the public and policymakers about this religious vision of sexual morality, justice, and healing.
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship International
LGBT-affirming organization for current and former Seventh-Day Adventists. 866-732-5677
Torah Queeries
Creative and incisive LGBT-themed commentaries on the weekly Torah portion or Jewish holidays. A joint project of Mosaic: The National Jewish Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity and the World Congress of LGBT Jews.
Truth Wins OUT
(TWO) counters right wing disinformation campaigns, debunks the ex-gay myth, and provides accurate information about the lives of LGBT people. TWO?s mission is to: Provide opposition research on the ex-gay industry; Discredit right wing propaganda; and, Educate America about the GLBT community.
The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns
Provides support and sanctuary to LGBT people and their families and friends. 800-653-0799
Unity Fellowship of Christ Churches
African-American LGBT spiritual organization. 323-938-8322
QueerDharma
A safe space for our LGBTQ community to gather, listen, discuss, and encourage Buddhist meditation practice and spiritual growth. By cultivating a network of queer practitioners, we can study and play together, foster relationships, spread wakefulness, and develop confidence in our basic goodness. QD members represent diverse meditation traditions, levels of practice, and spiritual backgrounds. All are welcome!
Out In Scripture
A resource produced by the Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program designed for preachers preparing sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary (a selection of Bible readings for each Sunday). It includes the seeds of liberation and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.