Posts tagged: "Faith"

  1. Faith, Homophobia, Transphobia, & Human Rights Conference

    20 May 2009

    Government Equalities Minister, Maria Eagle pledged that she and other Ministers would stand firm against any attempts by faith groups to get out of the demands of LGBT legislation and the forthcoming Equality Bill. (more…)

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  2. Cutting-edge conference tackles Faith, Homophobia, Transphobia & Human Rights

    8 May 2009

    “Principles of faith are being twisted to foster irrational fears of human rights, sexual diversity and social equality, to pit people of faith, including LGBT people, against all who seek the common good,” say Conference Chairs, Maria Exall, Sharon Ferguson, Richard Kirker, & Martin Pendergast. (more…)

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  3. Multi-faith Conference investigates faith, homophobia and human rights

    19 February 2007

    Delegates ‘deplore’ religious prejudice

    Call for a united response across the whole community against discrimination and to promote human rights

    LONDON – 19 February 2007 “We deplore the internalised homophobia within religious institutions that fails to confront prejudice and hate. We encourage and support those faith organisations, which express their commitment to diversity and equality in practice and policy. We believe that full civil rights for LGBT individuals are not only consistent with the right to religious freedom, but are rooted in the best and fundamental teachings of all major faiths; love, justice, compassion, and mercy, such values being shared by all who seek the common good.” (more…)

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