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<\/a><\/p>\nMarriage Equality and Homophobia in African American Churches<\/p>\n
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
\n8:30 am to 11:00 am
\nLocation Mudd 100<\/p>\n
Pacific School of Religion
\n1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA<\/p>\n
BREAKFAST PROVIDED<\/p>\n
Many of our Brothers and Sisters are suffering from the homophobia that is a serious problem in society at large and within the African American community. Too often, gay people within our own communities are not treated with respect. Too often they do not find refuge from the intolerance and discrimination they experience in the world, and in our churches, but a continuation of it.<\/p>\n
Homophobia makes our churches fertile ground for those who seek to set us against one another and promote discrimination and unequal treatment in pursuit of their own political power. It is time that we Speak Until Justice Comes and lift up a gospel of hope and love for one another, and challenge discrimination that harms our Brothers and Sisters, their families, and our communities.<\/p>\n
Come learn how to begin these conversations in your Families, Communities, and especially Churches<\/p>\n
SPONSORED BY<\/p>\n
The African American Ministers Leadership Council, People for the American Way<\/p>\n
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS)
\n___________________________________________________
\nJennifer Gall
\nCenter Administrator
\nCenter for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry<\/p>\n
Pacific School of Religion
\n1798 Scenic Avenue
\nBerkeley, CA 94709
\nEmail: jgall@clgs.org<\/a><\/p>\n