Tweet Canyonwalker Connections is joining with GLAAD in support of Spirit Day on October 19th. To symbolize solidarity with LGBT youth in a plea to raise awareness of the bullying that goes on in the lives of LGBT youth, people are asked to wear purple. Anti-bullying measures begins in our own heads, hearts, mouths and [...]
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“The Cross in the Closet” by Tim Kurek Reinforces Transphobia while Dealing with Homophobia
Tweet Timothy Kurek is a fine story teller. I read a few chapters from his book The Cross in the Closet a few years ago when I met him at a conference we were both attending. It is admirable that a young straight man would undertake a radical experiment to confront his own homophobia and judgments on a [...]
Kathy Speaks at Christ Chapel of the Valley, Los Angeles
Tweet I had the opportunity to speak at Christ Chapel of the Valley (CCOV), 11050 Hartsook Street in North Hollywood, CA, September 30th. In this audio, you will understand a bit more about what drives my advocacy work for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Christian community. It is my faith that compels me to seek [...]
Matthew Vines | Reforming the Gay Christian Debate
Tweet “What does the Bible say about loving, same-sex relationships?” Nothing. Not a thing. And in that absence of Biblical direction of support for or condemnation of these relationships, Christians need to follow the general principles of the Bible: love, justice and kindness. This was the point Matthew Vines wanted to emphasize at his recent presentation [...]
“Wall of Love” at Pride Charlotte | Standing against Hate in Love
Tweet I met a young lady last August at Pride Charlotte, and I saw her again this year. She excitedly ran up to me, “Do you remember me from last year?!” she asked. Of course I did, her voice is gravelly distinct. After hugging her and kissing her cheek, I stared into her face and [...]
Were You a GLBT Christian Student Involved in InterVarsity? Your Story is Needed NOW
Tweet Many of the readers of Canyonwalker Connections and my friends were a part of InterVarsity (IV) Christian Fellowship during their college years. During a 60 year history in almost 600 universities and colleges, IV has been influential in the spiritual growth of hundreds of thousands of young adults. Sadly, with a less-than-inclusive policy for [...]
Head of Exodus: Reparative Therapy (Gay to Straight) Does Not Work
Tweet For almost forty years, the Christian church has been funneling their members who “struggle with homosexuality” towards “reparative therapy”. At the core of that ”change” process from homosexuality to heterosexuality is one of three false beliefs about the “causes” of homosexuality: inappropriate parenting that has lead to the need to express sexuality and interests towards [...]
“Traditional Family Values” | Which Traditions? Whose Families? What Values?
Tweet Traditional family values is a packed cliché. The (ab)use of the term “family values” began in 1976 when it was introduced into the Republican Platform. It became a rally cry at the 1992 GOP Convention when Vice President Dan Quayle bemoaned the collapse of the family because the then-popular show, “Murphy Brown,” portrayed the main [...]
Six Things Straight People Should Stop Saying about Gay People
Tweet A kind woman, who would never intentionally offend another person, writes: “I love gay people, I just cannot support their gay lifestyle.” A pastor stands holding an electric cord as a prop and warns the congregation, “Don’t mess with God’s original design. Gay sex is not natural, the parts don’t fit.” A man thinks [...]
The Street Preachers at Gay Pride Events | A Christian Response
Tweet I am a white, heterosexual, Evangelical Christian female. I have never been screamed at for being white, heterosexual, Christian or female while attending a public event. No one has ever publicly tried to demean me or attack me for the core of who I am, and certainly, I have never been subjected to loud, constant [...]
Str8apology & Christian Apology Act at Pride Charlotte, August 25, 26th
Tweet Gay Pride Events are held throughout the world each summer and fall. Pride events commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion, the start of gay and transgender people coming out of hiding and shame. Christians can use these events as an opportunity and venue to apologize for our part in the discriminatory practices against the gay, lesbian, [...]
Christian Church–When Will You Stand Up & Speak Out?
Tweet This is being spoken from some pulpits of churches filled with good and caring Christian people. The intensity is getting worse. Christians MUST make a decision to get educated on the issues of same-sex attracted people and the Bible. While you remain passive and ignorant on these issues, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, [...]
“Holy Terror” by Mel White | Hey Church, You Got Played
Tweet Education, engagement and encouragement between the Christian Church and the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Christian community is what I do. I talk with, listen to, read and follow seemingly otherwise kind and Jesus-esque people but, when the topic switches to the gay community, some become machines motivated by fear and unleashed in ignorance. Why? [...]
President Obama Seeks to Include as a Minority (21%) of Registered NC Chooses to Exclude
Tweet On May 9, 2012, President Obama became the first sitting United States President to support same sex marriage. There are at least 8 million adult gay Americans. Although they are still a minority, this is equivalent to the entire population of the state of North Carolina who on May 8th voted by in majority at [...]
The 61% in North Carolina Miss the Message of Christ and Civil Rights on Amendment 1 Voting
Tweet Amendment 1 passed in the State of North Carolina. The definition of marriage as one man and one woman is now codified in that state’s constitution. Discrimination is now codified in that state’s constitution. Christians did this. Christians who believe they have the right to deny equality to minority groups; Christians who believe they [...]
