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Opening Doors: Entering a Conversation on Sexual Orientation and Christianity

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 Doors:

versation On Sexual
And Christianity



The relationship between Sexual Orientation and Christianity ranks as one of the hottest topics in our culture today.  The intensity of the controversy is in some ways not surprising; after all, both religion and sexual orientation lie at the core of human identity.  Unfortunately, many of the most strident voices in this debate are ones stifling true dialogue with intolerance and brash condemnation of opinons that differ from their own.

The Opening Doors: Entering A Conversation On Sexual Orientation And Christianity symposium, taking place this February 2000 at Yale University, invites you to engage in a conversation exploring the complex and often misconstrued relationship between Christianity and Sexual Orientation.  Be a part of a discussion drawing together people from many backgrounds and faith traditions, from inside and outside of Yale.  Participate in a dialogue aimed to question assumed divisions and increase interaction and cooperation between Christian communities and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) communities.  Join us in a precedent-setting event, where together we will open new doors in this ongoing debate.

Mission Statement
The Opening Doors Symposium strives to deepen people. s understanding of issues relating to Sexual Orientation and Christianity.  Opening Doors aims to expose and dispel stereotypes and misconceptions by encouraging constructive dialogue between people of differing perspectives and backgrounds, specifically among Christian communities and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) communities.  Ultimately, this symposium seeks to motivate people of all faiths and sexual orientations beyond reflection to focused action that fosters  inclusivity, acceptance, and respect.








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