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What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans
The church has traditionally informed, influenced and guided the day-to-day lives of many African Americans. "The black church is not just a place of spirituality and enlightenment, but a place of empowerment for African Americans," says David Neale, founder of Black Lavender Resources. Yet some in those churches have been unwelcoming to people with a different sexual orientation or gender identity.
Religion and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
The presence of LGBT-supportive clergy can send a powerful message to Asian Pacific Americans who are coming out. While there may not be many Asian Pacific Islander-affiliated houses of worship that call themselves gay-friendly, the support of their leaders sends an important message.
Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
The message that many Catholics hear is that merely being gay is sinful. This results in condemnation of LGBT Latinas/os in communities of faith and has led some to remain closeted when involved in religious activities.