1968 was a tumultuous year in American history with race relations and civil unrest front and center. It was a presidential election year with Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon in a bitter fight…
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Ideological identity, faith, and the election
I have struggled with my Christianity for several years. I was a lifelong churchgoer heavily involved in the Church and advocacy for LGBT Lutherans in the Church. Bad experiences turned me away after 50+ years…
what’s with support for same sex marriage?
It was truly a disappointing defeat in Maine. Voters repealed the legislature-passed same sex marriage law. I think we have all come to see New England as that independent progressive region of the USA where…
a very moving video from maine
I follow the blogActive blog. Today’s post was very moving. blogActive shared a video of a Maine WWII veteren testifying on behalf of marriage equality. I hopethat you will take a few minutesto watch this…
prop 8 stands but times are a changing
It is a curious oddity that perhaps the most progressive state in the USA does not support marriage equality for same sex couples. I adamantly hold to the premise that civil rights should not be…
anticipation becomes reality
Our nation has been abuzz in anticipation for change. The word “change” definitely played a big part in this past election. The GOP knew that it was in the air and tried to kidnap it….
win emboldens coalition of religious groups
Here is an interesting Associated Press article that was posted on Google tonight. My last post centred on the importance of working within the church to affect positive change for GLBT people. This article is…
voted off the island (at least until the tide comes back in)
Wednesday was a day of mixed emotions for LGBT people. Obama winning the Presidency was uplifting. The passage of anti-same sex marriage initiatives, especially California, was disheartening. A message of hope and equality was tempered…