>> I realize not all of you are local, and even that those of you who are
>> won't or can't turn out for this, but please forward it to anyone you
>> think is good at spreading the word or who may turn out in solidarity
>> against the ex-gay movement.
>>
>> The Tampa Tribune and other news outlets are advertising a one-day
>> conference called Love Won Out. Love Won Out is a conference
>> specifically targeted at educators, parents, parents, people who work
>> with youth, and youth who may be questioning their sexual identity.
>>
>> As many of you probably know from painful personal experience, coming
>> out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transsexual is a very difficult
>> process. Although it's impossible to know for sure, studies indicate
>> that the suicide rate for GLBT youth is many times higher than for
>> heterosexuals. When you are a person of faith or raised in a community
>> of faith that considers homosexuality a sin, it's even more difficult to
>> accept one's own identity.
>>
>> In our society, who people fall in love with or are sexually attracted
>> to is fraught with so much more baggage. Communities of faith tell youth
>> wondering about their own sexual identity that to love someone of the
>> same gender is to separate themselves from G-d, a terrible mortal sin.
>> Through words and attitudes, physical terrorism and prejudice, young
>> GLBT people are made to believe that they can never be happy or
>> successful, fall in love, or have a good, honest, moral life.
>>
>> We need people to come together at a rally at the University of Tampa on
>> Saturday, February 26 at noon to show all people, but especially the
>> young people, that we are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or
>> support GLBT people, and that being gay, lesbian, bi, or trans does not
>> preclude a relationship with G-d, with the community, or with each
>> other. That we can love, form lasting relationships, work in our
>> careers, gather in our places of worship, and give to our community.
>>
>> If you want more information, this rally and counter-information
>> campaign is being led by Equality Florida. You can reach them at (813)
>> 253-5962.
>>
>> I hope to see many of you there.
>> --
>> Justin Cascio http://welcome.to/justins.page
>>
>> Pithy Saying: Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.
>> Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.
>> Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone.
>
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>Justin Cascio http://welcome.to/justins.page
>
>Pithy Saying: Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.
>Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.
>Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone.
>
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