From: heather wright Subject: PFLAG News Release: Families Share Stories of Faith and Acceptance Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 13:08:31 -0400 * * * PFLAG News Release * * * July 1, 1999 Contact: Janice Hughes 202-638-4200 x225 Families Share Stories of Faith and Acceptance Expanded, Revised Publication for Those with Gay Loved Ones Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality highlights the experiences of many families upon learning that a loved one is gay. This newly expanded and revised booklet from Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) addresses how families nationwide have reconciled their faith with their acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender loved ones. Using personal stories - as told by moms, dads, grandparents and others - Faith in Our Families addresses the issues faced by many when a loved one comes out. PFLAG members, from chapters across the country, share their wide range of experiences in dealing with their loved ones' sexual orientations and their faith traditions' teachings on, and treatment of, homosexuality. PFLAG members also tell how they "came out" in their own faith communities, educating and advocating locally for their gay loved ones and for respect for all people. They tell how they are working to change anti-gay attitudes and practices, rather than change their children. The newly expanded Faith in Our Families offers an extensive resource guide, including a comprehensive listing of welcoming religious and spiritual groups. Recommended readings in religion and homosexuality are also provided. "Faith in Our Families addresses the critical needs that many families have upon learning that their child, grandchild, sibling or friend is gay," said PFLAG President Rev. Paul Beeman. "Faith is an important part of many of our lives, no matter what traditions we follow," he said. ### PFLAG is non-sectarian, non-denominational and not affiliated with any religious institution. For ordering information, contact info@pflag.org Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure civil rights. PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Serving over 75,000 members, PFLAG affiliates are located in more than 425 communities across the United States and abroad. 1101 14th Street, NW . Suite 1030 . Washington, D.C. 20005 . (202) 638-4200 . Fax: (202) 638-0243 E-mail: info@pflag.org . Web: http://www.pflag.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To unsubscribe from the PFLAG Alert list, send an email to info@pflag.org, subject line "unsubscribe." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~