shannon10
03-30-2008, 09:13 PM
I've been a member of the website for a few months now, but I guess I hadn't gotten around to introducing myself like everyone else.
My name is Shannon, and I am a senior college student double majoring in Social Work and Women's Studies.
Growing up, the people at my church were like an extended family. I was totally devasted when, in 6th grade, my parents told me we were leaving the church because of its homophobic policies. They explained that they did not want me going through confirmation in a church that preached intolerance. In retrospect, I understand how fortunate I am to have such great parents! At the time, though, I was very hurt. Since then, my parents have joined and left 2 more churches. They live in a fairly small town, and they have sort of given up hope in finding an open and affirming church. They often travel one hour on Sunday mornings to come to my church, which is more progressive. It's difficult to explain, but things just seem sort of out of place when my parents to have a church home...it used to be so central to their lives.
My family's struggle to find a faith community, in addition to my interest in studying systems of oppression and social change, have caused me to become particularly interested in the religious rhetoric that facilitates homophobia in our society. I heard about this website when I went to "For the Bible Tells Me So", so here I am! I look forward to learning from all of you. Feel free to message me any time.
:) --- Shannon
My name is Shannon, and I am a senior college student double majoring in Social Work and Women's Studies.
Growing up, the people at my church were like an extended family. I was totally devasted when, in 6th grade, my parents told me we were leaving the church because of its homophobic policies. They explained that they did not want me going through confirmation in a church that preached intolerance. In retrospect, I understand how fortunate I am to have such great parents! At the time, though, I was very hurt. Since then, my parents have joined and left 2 more churches. They live in a fairly small town, and they have sort of given up hope in finding an open and affirming church. They often travel one hour on Sunday mornings to come to my church, which is more progressive. It's difficult to explain, but things just seem sort of out of place when my parents to have a church home...it used to be so central to their lives.
My family's struggle to find a faith community, in addition to my interest in studying systems of oppression and social change, have caused me to become particularly interested in the religious rhetoric that facilitates homophobia in our society. I heard about this website when I went to "For the Bible Tells Me So", so here I am! I look forward to learning from all of you. Feel free to message me any time.
:) --- Shannon