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Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: Episcopal Church
Unlike the Worldwide Anglican Communion, of which it is a part, the Episcopal Church does not condemn homosexuality. Instead, the denomination welcomes gays and lesbians as members, and some Episcopal dioceses permit the blessing of same-sex unions.
Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)
The Mormon Church, which has an estimated 5.5 million members, is fiercely antagonistic toward gay and lesbian people and rejects the very notion of a gay or lesbian orientation, arguing that people who are attracted to someone of the same sex are either misguided or willfully sinful.
Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: Church of God in Christ
The Church of God in Christ, a largely African-American denomination with 5.5 million members, has traditionally established no formal policy about the issues that affect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. But, as in other Pentecostal denominations, it has long been clear that the church condemns homosexuality.
Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: Buddhism
Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism is considered a way of life for more than 700 million individuals across the globe. The fourth largest religion in the world, Buddhism is largely built on concepts that foster individual enlightenment and encourage personal responsibility. It is sometimes described more as a philosophy or psychology than a religion.
Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: American Baptist Church USA
The American Baptist Church USA is the fifth-largest Christian denomination in the United States, with approximately 1.5 million members and 5,800 congregations worldwide. Although ABC-USA shares many traditions, beliefs and values with other Baptists, ABC-USA is a distinct entity from its relatives, the American Baptist Association, the Southern Baptist Convention and the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists.