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Freedom 2b[e] (organization)
Freedom 2b[e] is an Australian based network that supports GLBTIQ people from
Purpose
The stated agenda of Freedom 2b[e] is to offer support , information and the opportunity to share with people who have similar experiences .Freedom 2b[e] offers support to GLTBQ people through face to face meetings and offers information on same sex attraction from a scientific, psychological and biblical perspective . It also promotes dialogue with religious organizations to promote understanding and acceptance.
History
Freedom 2b[e] was co-founded in 2005 by
Activities
Freedom 2b[e] conducts monthly meetings in a number of capital cities including Sydney and Melbourne and has an online forum where participants can discuss issues relating to faith and sexuality. Freedom 2b[e] has marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras since 2007 and recently participated in the 2009 Mardi Gras under the theme of “Choice”. [2]
The organization supports a range of activities within the community that promote awareness and help people reconcile their faith and sexuality . The Australian Broadcasting Corporation recently interviewed a number of members of Freedom 2b[e] members on their experiences of being gay and Pentecostal [3] and several Freedom 2b[e] members were also the subject of a 2009 recent photography exhibition by Iain Wallace entitled “Walking between Worlds”. [4]
Freedom 2b[e] is currently developing a group for young people aged 18-30 . Their aim is to offer a safe place for GLBT youth and young adults from Christian backgrounds.
The current patrons of Freedom 2b[e] are the Hon. Michael Kirby AC, CMG (a former justice of the High Court of Australia) and Reverend Dorothy McCrae McMahon
References
- ^ Venn-Brown, Anthony (2005-11-01). "First Global Group for Gay Pentecostals launched". Retrieved 2009-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Gresham, Ben (2009-04-07). "Freedom 2b[e] march in Mardi Gras 2009". Retrieved 2009-08-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Cleary, John (2009-04-19). "Pentecostal and evangelical gay and lesbian Christians". Retrieved 2009-04-22.
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External Links
- Freedom 2b[e] - official website
Category:LGBT religious organizations
Category:LGBT Christians