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Religious Liberties Again?!? It’s Not Biblical!

Foster care, adoption, employers, florists, bakers, clerks… Supreme court cases… discrimination against LGBTQ in the name of ‘religious liberty.” I am not going to let you get away with it anymore. These stories, and others like it, are often trending and, as one of our readers said, “I’m sure we will always see the wave […]

What is a Christian Response to a Daughter’s Same-Sex Wedding?

“Saturday night, my daughter, Rachel, married the love of her life, Amy. This last year has been such a struggle of losing friends and strained relationships with family because we unconditionally love and support our beautiful Christian gay daughter. However we know we have made the right choice.” This post is about Randy, one of […]

Conversion Therapy’s Deadly Little Secret

“Even in states with bans, the overwhelming percentage of conversion therapy still continues. Every state. Every day.” I see them on an increasingly regular basis. Social media posts celebrating another state that has banned conversion therapy. The latest was about Facebook’s decision to ban all conversion therapy ads on their platform and on Instagram. This […]

Serving in the Army as a Queer Black Man Opened My Eyes to Racism in America

“I started filming the protests in New York so I could draw attention to the realities of black America that I was first exposed to during my military service.” As part of #sharethemicnow we are honored to re-post this June 4th article by Richard Brookshire as told to John Ismay in the New York Times […]

Rights Groups Call For Black Transgender Women Support Amid U.S. Protests

Higher rates of unemployment, homelessness and discrimination is suffered by transgender Americans compared to others in the LGBT community, and they face violence and racism, supporters say. As part of #sharethemicnow we are honored to re-post this June 10th article by Bien Luigi  from The Urban Twist – unedited and in its entirety. You can […]

My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest

He wanted to know how institutional racism has made an impact on my life. I’m glad he asked, because I was ready to answer. “Trust me, nobody is mad at you for being white. Nobody.” As part of #sharethemicnow, we are honored to repost an incredible article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson, unedited and in its […]

WHAT OUR BODIES ARE SAYING

Grief for the loss of so many bodies. So many black bodies. So many bodies lost to COVID 19. So many LGBTQ bodies ravaged by bullies and by parents. So many female and child bodies raped or sexually enslaved. So many black bodies. That is where my heart is stuck today, on that latest black-body […]

Is It Okay to Lie About Your Orientation or Identity?

Queer folk often wonder whether it’s okay to lie about their orientation or gender identity. Understandably. The cost of coming out can be exorbitant, and sometimes people are asked when they’re not ready to tell—and those asking aren’t really ready to hear! But LGBTQ people feel terrible lying about it. Yes! So, inspired by Queer […]

Beloved, Arise! You don’t fit in a box. You are more glorious than that!

I am writing you this letter because I know—both as a mom of five kids, and as a human being—that we could all use a little more tenderhearted mothering. You, Sweetheart, you are beautiful—I can tell from here! You are loving, you are kind, you are only seeking the best for yourself and others in […]

Have You Been Left Out of Family Events?

She barely hung up the phone before the tears poured out. “Oh, God, why are you letting this happen? Why??” She just saw all the pictures—accidentally—of the family holiday party. She had no idea there was a party because no one told her about it. They simply had a family party and excluded her. What […]