Dec 30, 2003 | Testimonies
I was raised in Texas as an Episcopalian. I do not recall any mention of homosexuality in that church nor indeed in any religious context. However, there was a great deal of negativity aimed at "queers" from the public in general. To avoid being ostracized,...
Dec 27, 2003 | Testimonies
In 1969 the man I was in love with was killed in an automobile accident. I was not a Christian Scientist at the time — actually was Assistant Organist at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and was an Episcopalian (the church that ordained the gay Bishop —...
Dec 6, 2003 | Testimonies
I grew up in the midwest. I guess it was during a time of “if you’re different from us we can make fun of you”. I know that along with my friends we would pick on the “queers”. Was it because they made us uncomfortable? That they were...