Hello

[Karen Carter]

Hello, my name is Karen Carter.
I discovered the Soulforce website quite by accident.
I am interested in learning more about what I can do as a "caucasian, heterosexual, married, senior, mother" to support my LGBT brothers and sisters.
I am blessed to be in a church fellowship that is open to all (not quite affirming yet).

[Zerbie]

Welcome!

The fact that you're asking this sort of question says you're already doing something.

Thanks for introducing yourself. Glad to see you here. :)

(PS: If you're the very outspoken type, you might like to have one of those tee-shirts designed by our Nate Black to sell on cafepress. . .Nathan might have a link available. . .hey Nathan, do you see this?)

[1engelbythesea]

Tahnk you for posting and being willing to ask questions. I am 64 yrs old and barely coming out. It is so good to know that there are people like you that are open to and willing to understand who we are. I have barely come to terms with it myself. If we could just love one another and accept that we are not here to judge.;)

[Jamie McDaniel]

I am interested in learning more about what I can do as a "caucasian, heterosexual, married, senior, mother" to support my LGBT brothers and sisters.
Welcome Karen! We love our heterosexual allies.

Awhile back, Dash wrote these words:

But the better question is "Why is their such a gathered, organized resistance among gay and lesbian people?"

The fact that there is such a gathering against the forces of hate, says something about the nature of the struggle. It says something about the spirit of the oppressed. It speaks to a new and deep cultural understanding that cries out for change. We are even joined in our resistance by many who are not gay or lesbian or bisexual or transgender. That fact also should strike awe into the hearts of our oppressors, for we are not criminals who find no support for criminal behavior. We are the gentle, loving, true-hearted daughters and sons of every family. We are friends and heros to many and famous in the eyes of those who know us. They are proud to march alongside of those they honor.

So thank you for joining us in our resistance. In 2007 Soulforce along with Atticus Circle will be launching a unique action to place the spotlight on our hetersexual allies. Maybe you can participate in that action. And of course, just speaking out on our behalf helps tremendously. Especially to people who know and respect you.

[Lydia]

Welcome, Karen.