A hearty congratulations to Pastor Samuel Chu who was just named Executive Director of the important inter-faith LGBT/straight allies organization, California Faith for Equality. Syd Peterson profiled Chu for LGBT POV last October.
Chu, who is straight, said in a press release:
“People of faith have always worked powerfully and provocatively at the intersections of various struggles for justice and equality. I am honored to be part of CFE’s commitment to continuing that tradition as we work for full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in California. We know that commitment will require the very best of what people of faith have to offer and contribute — and we look forward to partnering with our secular allies as we work together toward our common goal of equality for LGBT Californians.
It has been my deep belief that faith should always be a force for good — not to be used to harm or to deny a person’s humanity. I am honored to continue to lead California Faith for Equality at this critical moment when we must reclaim this powerful force — not just for those on the religious left or the religious right – but for all people.”
Please click inside for more information and several photos of Chu at various Prop 8-related events.
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Father Geoffrey Farrow made an extraordinary sacrifice when he came out and opposed Prop 8. But his was a considered decision, not the result of being outed by angry LGBT activists. In this heartfelt and thoughtful essay, Father Farrow talks about how priests “are kept in a state of economic servitude by their bishops” and their philosophy and theology degrees are ill-suited to finding a job in today’s economy. Please click inside to read this poignant essay responding to the new website dedicated to outing gay priests. 
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