Gay and amish

gay and amish
Due to the religious beliefs of most Amish, it is no surprise that homosexuality is not discussed. Since they follow strict adherence to the rule of God, they feel that being LGBTQ is to live in sin and not “in the light of God.”.
Melanie Springer Mock. March 19, Have a comment on this story?
What Happens to Gay People in Amish Communities? LGBT Amish individuals face significant challenges, including the risk of being shunned or needing to leave the community to live authentically. They only have two options: either choose to live their lives in secrecy or leave the community.
At 17, he was removed from his home and community. He was sent, by his parents, to an ex-gay religious counselor. We have familiarity with discrimination and what it feels like to have those close to you, turn away.
Due to the religious beliefs of most Amish, it is no surprise that homosexuality is not discussed. Since they follow strict adherence to the rule of God, they feel that being LGBTQ is to live in sin and not “in the light of God.”.
On the importance of dialogue with —rather than withdrawal from —those whose theological understandings differ from ours. The question was posed with deadly calm. The poise and care as he looked past the other members of the group and into my eyes alerted me that it had been considered for some time, awaiting the right, doubtless prayerful moment to be spoken aloud.
What Happens to Gay People in Amish Communities? LGBT Amish individuals face significant challenges, including the risk of being shunned or needing to leave the community to live authentically. They only have two options: either choose to live their lives in secrecy or leave the community.
On the importance of dialogue with —rather than withdrawal from —those whose theological understandings differ from ours. The question was posed with deadly calm. The poise and care as he looked past the other members of the group and into my eyes alerted me that it had been considered for some time, awaiting the right, doubtless prayerful moment to be spoken aloud.