For many heterosexuals, it may be difficult to empathize with the plight of homosexual life. It may help to imagine a situation in which someone you love has been punished only because of their love for you. Picture a kind of moral and emotional suffering which is inflicted only by one's desire to live in faith. This person can be your friend, brother, sister, or even your parent. Would you stand by and allow any of the situations above happen to them? Would you want to do something about it? I encourage you to ask yourself these questions and if that answer is yes, then please speak out against this horrific, and sometimes invisible, abuse. There are many things you can do, for one: talk with you local pastors, priests, rabbis, or any leader of religious organized churches to see if they are a affirming congregation. Then ask them to perhaps begin community events that promote a loving non biased love for homosexuals. Talk to teachers at local religious and non religious schools and perhaps inquire about any students that may be struggling with their sexuality, and share your knowledge of the affirming ministries and organizations that can help them. Support your local LGBT organizations, donate your voice and time and money to promote a change and uphold the right for all to love and live a life of spiritual life as one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
If you've decided that you want to take action, or even are interested in more information, here are a few links which will help point you in the right direction:
http://www.glaad.org/
http://www.hrc.org/
http://www.outfront.org/home
http://www.freedomtomarry.org/
http://www.al-fatiha.org/
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