The Connecticut House Judiciary Committee passed the marriage equality bill yesterday, and it now goes to the full House for a vote. As my regular readers know, I was there for the hearing on the bill and I'm just delighted that this has passed this legislative hurdle.
I was recently asked by a gay man why I care so much about full inclusion for GLBT persons in faith communities and society. I was reminded of the "field trip" my parents took us on when I was a young teenager to Fire Island to see gay people and how from that time, I knew that everyone deserved to be treated with dignity and respect. As a sexologist, I learned that sexuality was complex and that people experience their sexual orientation and gender identityt in so many diverse ways. As a person of faith and a minister, I understand that we are all God's children and that God created and blessed sexual and gender diversities. I believe at my innermost core that sexuality is a gift, that an act centered morality is not adequate, and that it is in how we treat each other that we know God's intention for us on earth.
That's part of why I'm going to Washington, D.C. on Monday and Tuesday to participate in a national clergy rally for GLBT rights that is being sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign. Monday night I will be a co-leader at a multifaith worship service at All Soul's Unitarian Church in Washington, D.C., starting at 7 p.m. If you are in the D.C. area, I hope you will consider joining us.
Have a blessed weekend.
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I was reminded of the "field trip" my parents took us on when I was a young teenager to Fire Island to see gay people,,,,
Really?
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