Faith Initiatives

The language and tenets of many faiths have been hijacked by religious extremists and used to attack lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The Task Force is helping to organize and increase the number of people of faith who understand that equality for all, including LGBT people, is an essential part of their faith and ethics, and to assist them in having their voices heard.

Learn more about the fight to reclaim “moral values” from those who justify anti-LGBT bigotry as “deeply held religious beliefs.”

• The National Religious Leadership Roundtable [0] is an interfaith network of leaders from pro-LGBT faith, spiritual and religious organizations.

• Articles of Faith [1] are a series of commentary pieces on the intersection of faith and the struggle for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in religion. Written by members of the National Religious Leadership Roundtable, these insightful commentaries shed light on the welcoming efforts of many faiths towards LGBT people.

• The Institute for Welcoming Resources [1] supports the unconditional welcome of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and their families in the church home of their choice.