Steve & Jose's Recommended Links

 Bible Texts/Passages & Homosexuality

Gerig  Bruce L. Gerig
His  seven part study on Johnathan and David is excellent.  He
footnotes everything.  His writings include Sodom, Leviticus, The Ex-
Gay Illusion and more.

    Ex-Gay Movement, Addressing the

Go to our Ex-Gay Movement web page entitled "Ex-gay Ministries in Their
Own (Sorry) Words" for links that address the ex-gay movement.

    Organizations (USA), Non-Sectaraian Affirming LGBT

Families of Color and Allies (FOCAA) PFLAG in NYC, the first chapter
dedicated to reaching out to families of color in the U.S.
Maroone, Nila.  Co-ordinator of FOCAA PFLAG.  See her profile
and learn about her extensive work in English and Spanish.

Pride in the Pulpit (Empire State Pride Agenda).  For their Resource web
page including "Denominational Links," "Support Links," and other
resources, click here.

    Organizations (USA), Sectaraian Affirming LGBT

Denominaional Links.  Click here and go to Pride in the Pulpit Resource
web page for the following:
Baptist (American)
Catholic (Roman)
Episcopal (Integrity)
Evangelical (Evangelicals Concerned)
Interfaith (Seminary)
Lutheran (Lutherans Concerned)
Jewish (LGBT Temple)
Jewish (Orthodox)
Methodist (Reconciling Ministries)
Methodist (Affirmation)
Metropolitan Community Church
Mormons (Affirmation)
Muslim
Presbyterian (More Light)
Presbyterians (TAMFS)
Quakers (Friends for LGBT Concerns)
United Church of Christ
Unitarian Universalist

Evangelical Non-Denominational

                 Blair  Ralph Blair

Lee   Justin Lee, Founder of GayChristian.Net (August 2001).
GCN is a supportive community to support fellow gay Christians in
their Christian walks.
GCN, through its website, offers Bible study resources, prayer
support, online sermons, a weekly internet radio show, and a
supportive community of GLBT Christians from across the
theological spectrum.
GNC maintains a list of gay-welcoming churches at
WelcomingChurches.com.
Its annual conference each January provides opportunities for
worship, study, and fellowship.

    Religious Right (USA), Addressing the

Johnson  Jim Johnson is a straight advocate working within the church for
the full inclusion of LGBTs.
Straight, Not Narrow is Jim's blog.

White/Nixon  Mel White and Gary Nixon, Co-Founders
Soulforce  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.
Dear Dr. Dobson. Soulforce calls on Dr. James Dobson, founder of
Focus on the Family, to publicly acknowledge the truths.
Equality Ride.  The Soulforce Equality Ride is a journey to change
the heart and mind of America on the issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) equality using principles of non-violence to
confront military and religious colleges and universities with policies
banning enrollment of LGBT students.

    Resources, Listings & Directories

Chellew, Candace, Founder (see below "Resources, Online Writings,
Magazines, Profies")
The "GLBT Resources" page of Whosoever

Smith, Colin, Creator of the “Gay and Christian” website which shows that
a person can be both Christian and a loving, sexually-active gay man or
lesbian.  Click here to see his recommended listings.

    Resources, Online Writings, Magazines, Profiles

Chellew, Candace, Founder, has nearly 20 years experience in radio,
television and newspaper.  She holds a master's degree in Theological
Studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA
Whosoever  publishes a bi-monthly Internet magazine focusing on
spiritual issues of importance to gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered Christians.


    Resources, Printed Literature, DVDs and Other Materials

Canon  Justin R. Cannon, Founder
TruthSetsFree.net is an inclusive, ecumenical Christian outreach to
GLBTQ Christians, friends, and family. This ministry emerged from
the publication of TruthSetsFree.net founder Justin R. Cannon’s
booklet The Bible, Christianity, and Homosexuality.

Cook  Ann Thompson Cook, formerly President/CEO of the Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice, has been educating people about
sexuality, reproductive health, and gender for more than 20 years.
And God Loves Each One is more than just a book; it’s a catalyst for
a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and
communities.
Made in God's Image is an incredible step in helping to educate
about gender variance