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Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum: God Loves Queer People

By Sharon Kleinbaum — 2014

12:56 min

The Openly Gay Rabbi Who’s Working to Change the Face of Judaism

By not allowing her path to God to interfere with her sexuality, Lisa Grushcow ‘embraced both parts of her identity’—and now, as Dan Bilefsky finds out, she’s working to make Judaism more inclusive for women.

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Dan Bilefsky
2019
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The Road to Diversity

In this 2011 Buddhadharma Forum, Larry Yang, Amanda Rivera, Bob Agoglia, and Rev. angel Kyodo williams discuss how to foster meaningful diversity in American Buddhism.

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Lion's Roar
2011
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The Case for Spirituality as Mental Health Self-Care for Queer Folks

While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone.

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Bex Mui
2021
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New Research Documents the Severity of LGBTQA+ Conversion Practices—and Why Faith Matters in Recovery

New research reveals the harms of religion-based LGBTQA+ conversion practices are more severe than previously thought. All survivors needed help balancing the relationship between their LGBTQA+ identity and their faith, family and culture.

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Timothy W. Jones, Jennifer Power, Tiffany Jones
2021
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Two Spirit and LGBTQ Identities: Today and Centuries Ago

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, it is helpful to reflect on Two Spirit and LGBTQ identities in Native American communities, beginning during pre-colonial times, and the impact of colonialism on these identities today.

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Ana Flores
2020
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Meet a Teacher: Larry Yang

Meditation teacher Larry Yang recently told his personal story and answered Lion’s Roar‘s “Meet a Teacher” questionnaire; they follow here so that you can get to know him better.

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Lion’s Roar Staff
2016
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God Is Not a Man (or a Woman)

God is not a man. And while Jesus Christ was (and is) a man and invites us to call God the Father, that does not mean that God is male or that God is only masculine. Is just as theologically correct to use feminine imagery about God as it is to use masculine imagery.

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James Martin
2021
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Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity

A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support—and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another. In this moving and inspiring book, Martin offers a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness.

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James Martin
2018
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How Spirit Mediums Blur Gender Lines in Southeast Asia

Having documented transgender communities for more than 30 years, photographer Mariette Pathy Allen is accustomed to working with those facing stigma and abuse. But the subjects of her latest book represented an altogether different experience.

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Oscar Holland
2020
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