The advocate poll.sponsored by SUBARU[R] In the August 30 issue, we asked: Would you volunteer your time to help gay-focused and gay-friendly churches do more to support LGBT youth? no 38% unsure 6% yes 56% Note: Table made from pie chart. Reader comments from www.advocate.com * "I have in the past and will again! Church, for many, provides such an oasis oasis (ōā`sĭs), an area within a desert where the water table reaches the surface, with enough moisture to permit the growth of vegetation. The water may come up to the surface in springs, or it may collect in mountain hollows. of calm in the turbulent waters of life. Many GLBTQ GLBTQ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer GLBTQ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning people do not have that peace, because so many (understandably] have a negative view on religion and its leaders after such people as Falwell and Phelps. Our youth have the right to benefit from the same aspects of church, as do straight children." * "No, because the number of churches in my area that support gay outreach are nonexistent non·ex·is·tence n. 1. The condition of not existing. 2. Something that does not exist. non . The church-affiliated organizations here all do activist work to support antigay legislation." * "Absolutely! As an LGBT LGBT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender youth, I know our young community deserves all the help it can get." * "Not a fan of organized religion, so much rather volunteer to help a community-based support center for LGBT youth." * "Those of us who have successfully weathered the storm of a gay and closeted clos·et·ed adj. Being In a state of secrecy or cautious privacy. adolescence have a responsibility to offer a hand to those who come after us. That is what community is all about; that is what being a 'Christian' is really all about." |
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