Truth Tribune

This is proof that not all of us Christians are bad people who hate gays.  Some of us are gay ourselves, and there are even Christian allies out there.  This article brought me to tears, it’s so beautiful.

Though this news is a couple of weeks old, I still think it’s important to point out just what’s being done.  Here we have a Bible Belt state with a pretty heavy reputation for bias against GLBT people.  Back in November 2008, Act 1 in Arkansas banned unmarried people from adopting, which was just a rewording to make it seem less discriminatory, since the previous wording, an outright ban on adoption by gay couples, was deemed unconstitutional.  (Gay marriage is, of course, neither legal nor recognized in Arkansas.)  Now, a year and a half later, the law is being overturned.  Which means that more children can find happy homes with people who will love them, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.  It’s only a little step in the right direction, but it’s a step all the same.

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.  Though most of the promotions and events are in Canada, there are events worldwide today.  Check and see if a group in your area is helping to eliminate homophobia and transphobia.  If not, get out there and do something yourself, or form a group to further the cause!

April 22 is Earth Day!  Celebrate by picking up litter in your area, planting a garden, switching to reusable shopping bags, or just going outside and appreciating nature.  Take a walk in a park.  Go for a canoe float.  Hike a trail.  There are plenty of clean, green ways to enjoy the great outdoors.  Contact your local conservation center, wildlife center, or parks and recreation office for ideas of how you can help the environment!