I just discovered this link for a website called Signing for Something, for Mormons to sign letters of resignation to their church. Apparently Prop 8 was the last straw:
"Sign for Something is a diverse group of members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) united in their desire to speak their conscience on the matter of civil marriage. We each have our own views on this issue, but we stand united in the belief that each individual should have the civil right to marry the spouse of their choice and to have that union recognized by civil authorities. This runs contrary to the LDS church’s current policy, which asks its members to actively work toward making marriage between one man and one woman the only legal option. Our goal is to empower members of the LDS church in sharing their views and making political decisions for themselves."
Very interesting...
By the way, this is coming from a fellow queer Christian, so is not an attack on any Mormons or other people of faith!
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for people who are involved in religious communitites this isn't too surprising. (although mainstream feminists/liberals are quick to overlook it) the majority of religious sects/denominations have queer-positive communities. These groups are (and are going to be) a major part of non-queer religious ppl supported their rights.
both Diginity (queer catholics)and Affirm (queer anglicans)are super active (and huge!).. there are others for pentacostals and other denominations but i can't remember their names now..
visibilty is so important for queer-affirming christians so keep spreading the word that we do exist!