Lgbtq Allies Quotes

Could it be that same sex mariage unions will be the catalyst for a marriage revolution?" S.DeWitt Hall Author/Advocate

Genesis was not intended to offer a scientific explanation for how non-being was transformed into being, how nothingness exploded into galaxies. The point is to tell us God was in charge, he had us in mind from the start, and we are to value the great gift of his amazing creation, and of each other.

If you are an LGBTQ+ individual, know that Jesus understands how you feel and cries for your pain. If you are not, remember that when you offer comfort and aid to one such as this, you offer it to Christ, himself.

Unless we filter all of our contemplation of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures through the person of Christ, the words are impenetrable. And as our first week’s study informed us, the person of Jesus is love. We will revisit this truth throughout the entirety of this book, because it is the key to every argument you face about LGBTQ+ issues.

Jesus Christ, creator of the universe and all that is in it, cares about our smallest needs. He cares if we are wet and cold. He cares if we are hungry and discouraged. He cares if we are frightened or lonely. He cares if we are marginalized and excluded from Christian fellowship.

I belong to a culture that includes Proust, Henry James, Tchaikovsky, Cole Porter, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Christopher Marlowe, Walt Whitman, Herman Melville, Tennessee Williams, Byron, E.M. Forster, Lorca, Auden, Francis Bacon, James Baldwin, Harry Stack Sullivan, John Maynard Keynes, Dag Hammarskjold… These are not invisible men. Poor Bruce. Poor frightened Bruce. Once upon a time you wanted to be a soldier. Bruce, did you know that an openly gay Englishman was as responsible as any man for winning the Second World War? His name was Alan Turing and he cracked the Germans' Enigma code so the Allies knew in advance what the Nazis were going to do — and when the war was over he committed suicide he was so hounded for being gay. Why don't they teach any of this in the schools? If they did, maybe he wouldn't have killed himself and maybe you wouldn't be so terrified of who you are. The only way we'll have real pride is when we demand recognition of a culture that isn't just sexual. It's all there—all through history we've been there; but we have to claim it, and identify who was in it, and articulate what's in our minds and hearts and all our creative contributions to this earth. And until we do that, and until we organize ourselves block by neighborhood by city by state into a united visible community that fights back, we're doomed. That's how I want to be defined: as one of the men who fought the war.

Wanna know how I know I'm straight? On a 3 week road trip through Scotland right after high school, my best friend (gayyy!) and I slept in the same bed at quaint little B&Bs every night. And nothing ever happened in bed between us, except for the occasional fart. If I was gay, I would have totally fucked the shit out of his cute little gay ass.

I am Trans. This is MY struggle and MY fight. You can be an ally, a friend, a lover, or simply leave me alone. I have enough pain, doubt, and crisis to fill a warehouse. So please, just let me be on my own battlefield in peace.

Myths and stereotypes hold us all back. They are perpetuated by people both outside of and within the LGBTQ+ communities, and they are dangerous things.

For those who are unfamiliar with the word intersectionality, it basically means that we all have many identities that make us who we are and shape our experiences. Our age, race, body size, ability, ethnicity, class, orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are part of who we are, and they are all interconnected. You cannot simply add together the gendered experience of being a woman and the racial experience of being a person of color and come up with the lived experience of a woman of color. The ways that race and gender come together create unique experiences and produce unique societal challenges.

Crenshaw said: I was struck by this case. It felt to me like injustice squared. So first of all, black women weren’t allowed to work at the plant. Second of all, the court doubled down on this exclusion by making it legally inconsequential. And to boot, there was no name for this problem. And we all know that, where there’s no name for a problem, you can’t see a problem, and when you can’t see a problem, you pretty much can’t solve it.

Why do people struggle when the person they are trying to identify is a person of color? I believe it is fear. Well-meaning white folks are fearful of not using the correct term (black or person of color or African American?), they are fearful that identifying someone by skin color is disrespectful (unless they’re white), and they are fearful that someone will interpret their words as racist. In my experience, within white communities, at best, there are conversations about a fear of accidentally saying something offensive. At worst, there is a lot of finger pointing and labeling people racist. We are all racist, sexist, homophobic, ageist, classist, ablest, sizest … and we are all fully capable of saying racist, sexist, homophobic, ageist, classist, ablest, body-shaming things. Pointing fingers gets us nowhere. As allies to any marginalized community we need to talk about these biases and focus on the impact of our words and actions, rather than labeling and shaming others. I challenge us all not to shy away from conversations about race and intersectionality, but to bravely embrace them and create spaces for honest discussions without judgment and with the assumption of good intent.

The answer is that living a life where you cannot be your authentic self is a difficult life, and it’s incredibly painful.

How Can I Tell If Someone Is Gay? This one is easy. You can’t. All you can see is someone’s gender expression.

We are curious beings, but assumptions are dangerous. All we typically see or “know” about people is their gender expression. Do not attempt to fill in the rest (i.e., biological sex, gender identity, attraction, and intimate behaviors). As allies, we should focus on what we need to know about a person—often, simply how someone would like to be addressed or referred to—in order to be respectful.

You will do badly. Do it anyway. Do it anyway. Do not let your fear be bigger than your commitment.

If you won’t make peace with different points of view, what’s inclusive about your diversity? —Irshad Manji

In a world that thrives on diversity, the LGBTQ+ community stands as a testament to the beauty of authenticity and the strength of the human spirit. We are a tapestry of vibrant colors, interwoven with the threads of love, courage, and resilience. Our existence is not defined by societal norms but by the unwavering belief that love knows no boundaries. In embracing our true selves, we challenge the confines of convention and rewrite the narrative of what it means to be human. We are the bold pioneers who refuse to be silenced, forging paths of acceptance and equality for future generations. Through every step we take, we paint a brighter tomorrow, where love is celebrated in all its forms. Our community is a symphony of voices, harmonizing in a chorus of authenticity. From every corner of the globe, we rise above prejudice and discrimination, demanding recognition, respect, and the right to love freely. We are the embodiment of resilience, turning adversity into opportunity, and transforming hate into understanding. In our journey, we find solace in unity. We stand shoulder to shoulder, a collective force that cannot be ignored. We are family, friends, and allies, bound by compassion and a shared commitment to creating a world where everyone is embraced for who they are. Our pride radiates like a beacon, illuminating the path towards a society that celebrates diversity and champions equality. We are the architects of change, dismantling the walls of ignorance and prejudice. With every act of love and every act of defiance, we redefine the boundaries of possibility. So let the world bear witness to the kaleidoscope of love that we embody. Let our colors shine unapologetically, guiding others towards a future where acceptance is the norm. Together, we will continue to paint the world with the brushstrokes of compassion, understanding, and love, leaving a legacy of inclusivity that will endure for generations to come. In a world that can sometimes be gray, let us be the vibrant hues that light up the sky, reminding all that love has no limits, and the LGBTQ+ community is a testament to the infinite power of the human heart.

It’s great to have allies, but it’s also great for the impacted group to be the speakers for that movement. I don’t just mean trans people of color, but trans people in general. We sometimes think that because I’m oppressed in one way, then I understand every form of oppression. But how can I understand your struggle as a gay white man, when I’m not? And what makes you think you can understand my struggle as a trans black man, if you’re not?

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all play on the same playground.

Ally Pyx is a writer from Tijuana, México. A place for brave people who are full of passion. To survive these lands, you must live beyond the heart. And this author is an expert at that. Ally can navigate the most fantastic universes, while depicting the most human emotions. A beautiful portrait of our inner self through magic and unexplored worlds. She has many talents that identify her as a visual artist, writer, photographer, journalist and creative director. And is always urging us to open our hearts, senses and spirits. Because above all, Ally’s mission is to connect with something deep. And to show how the world looks through her eyes.” -Paul Martín del Campo.