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Many religions are open and welcoming to gays and lesbians. Here are a few.
Christian Lesbian
Those raised in Christian faiths often have a hard time reconciling their religion with their sexual orientation. What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Is being gay and Christian wrong?
How to Thrive this Christmas for LGBT Christians
Christmas and the holiday season can be a difficult time for gays and lesbians, especially those raised in fundamentalist Christian religions. Here are some tips for holiday survival for LGBT Christians.
Bulletproof Faith - An interview with Candace Chellew-Hodge
Does God love or hate homosexuals? Should we even be having this argument anymore? Candace Chellew-Hodge explores ways for gays and lesbians to be bulletproof against anti-gay religious attacks.
Books for Gay and Lesbian Christians
There are plenty of messages from Christians who oppose homosexuality, but what about those who use the Bible and Christian religion to prove that God not only doesn't hate gays, but actually is supportive of homosexual relationships.
The Ex-Gay Movement and Reparative Therapy
I spoke with Dr. Alicia Salzer an expert on the Ex-Gay Movement and anti-gay reparative therapy about gays and lesbians who are attempting to go from gay to straight.
Metropolitan Community Church - MCC
Metropolitan Community Church or MCC is a gay-friendly church Christian Church.
Soulforce Equality Ride - Gays and Religious Colleges
A group of young people are visiting college campuses to talk about homosexuality and religion. The Soulforce Equality Ride is visiting Christian colleges with anti-gay policies to start a dialogue about homosexuality and religion. Here's a report from the road.
Ex-Gay Reparative Therapy
Ex-gay reparative therapy attempts to change people from gay to straight.
United Church of Christ & Gay Marriage
The United Church of Christ, UCC, supports gay marriage.
Find a Gay-Friendly Church
Gay Life Guide Ramon helps you find a gay-friendly church in your area. Check out his list of gay, lesbian and open and affirming congreations.
First Gay Bishop
Despite the controversy, the Rev. V. Gene Robinson is the first openly-gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.
Gay/Lesbian Wiccans and Pagans
About Pagan/Wiccan Guide Terri Paajanen has these resources for GLBT Pagans.
Metropolitian Community Church
MCC is perhaps the best-known LGBT welcoming Christian Church.
United Church of Christ
The United Church of Christ is LGBT welcoming. Find out where there's a service near you!
Kinship: Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International is a support organization devoted to the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of current and former Seventh-day Adventists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.
Unitarian & GLBT
Since 1970 Unitarians have been welcoming GLBT members.
Affirmation: LGBT Mormons
Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons serves the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender LDS and their supportive family and friends through social and educational activities.   

What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Whosoever is a great site for GLBT Christians where you can connect with other GLBT Christians, educate yourself about your religion, receive a daily devotion and more.
Twice Blessed
A great book about being GLBT and Jewish.
Dignity: GLBT Catholics
DignityUSA works for respect and justice for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy and support.
Gay Christians
Want to connect to other GLBT Christians? This is the place!

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