Hi my name is Simon

[dismo]

Hello everyone

I am a gay writer, activist and filmmaker. I have worked on gay issues within social care and health in the UK and was a part of Alternatives within the Mainstream2, a queer theory anthology. I am committed to the issues of sexual orientation and spirituality and to breaking down the stranglehold that organised religion has on expressions of queer sexualities. I have personal experience of how damaging even the liberal Church of England can oppress individuals for their sexual orientation.

I hope none of this scares anyone off. i am a rational, sane and reasonable human being as well

[Gennee]

Originally Posted by dismo

Hello everyone

I am a gay writer, activist and filmmaker. I have worked on gay issues within social care and health in the UK and was a part of Alternatives within the Mainstream2, a queer theory anthology. I am committed to the issues of sexual orientation and spirituality and to breaking down the stranglehold that organised religion has on expressions of queer sexualities. I have personal experience of how damaging even the liberal Church of England can oppress individuals for their sexual orientation.

I hope none of this scares anyone off. i am a rational, sane and reasonable human being as well

Welcome to the forum, Simon. I appreciate the work you are doing to break down the barriers of ignorance and oppression. I would like to know more about the work you are doing.

Gennee

[dsdrane]

Hello Simon...and welcome!

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello. I, too, would like to hear more about your work and experiences...including your experience of the C of E.

David

[Zerbie]

Originally Posted by dismo

Hello everyone

I am a gay writer, activist and filmmaker. I have worked on gay issues within social care and health in the UK and was a part of Alternatives within the Mainstream2, a queer theory anthology. I am committed to the issues of sexual orientation and spirituality and to breaking down the stranglehold that organised religion has on expressions of queer sexualities. I have personal experience of how damaging even the liberal Church of England can oppress individuals for their sexual orientation.

I hope none of this scares anyone off. i am a rational, sane and reasonable human being as well

What a great intro! It's a pleasure to hear from someone so active and so creative.

Welcome.

[Jennifer5]

Welcome Simon! Glad to have you here.

[drallan]

Welcome Simon!

Take care!

Allan xx

[antiochian]

Hello and welcome! As an aspiring gay writer myself who is very interested in queer theory, lgbt literature, and spirituality, you sound interesting! Hope to hear more from you in the future.