God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality | Chicago
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February 16, 7 pm
3656 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Religious people should support equality for gays and lesbians not despite religion — but because of it. Contrary to the myth that the Bible prohibits homosexuality (the myth of “God versus gay”) actually the handful of Biblical verses sometimes used against LGBT people are ambiguous, and subject to interpretation. The real question is not “what about Leviticus?” but what values cause us to choose one interpretation or another, and how we as human beings grow when we encounter other people.
In this text-based and no-holds-barred discussion, scholar and activist Jay Michaelson, author of the new bestselling book God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, discusses his own personal journey of acceptance and affirmation, and how the overwhelming majority of our religious values support inclusion of LGBT people. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions and conversation.
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