For many LGBT people, taking the step of accepting their sexuality is a big one, but for those who have come from a religious background, accepting who they are often contradicts beliefs they have had all their lives. When admitting their same-sex orientation to family or friends in church, they often face rejection which causes a division to form in their lives of faith verses sexuality, and the struggle to find freedom from t……his conflict can be torturous and traumatic. If you have found this freedom and want others to know they can to…..then march with us.
In 2011, Freedom 2 b[e] (a network of people from Christian backgrounds) will celebrate those who have found freedom from damaging and outdated beliefs. Beliefs that said homosexuality was a sin, sickness or the result of a dysfunctional family upbringing. We are no longer victims of our own or others ignorance.
We invite all those who have reconciled their faith with their sexuality, or those still seeking answers, to join Freedom 2 b[e] this year in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Family members and friends are welcome to join us in support.
Marching in the Mardi Gras parade is often an empowering experience and an opportunity to put to rest the ‘demons’ of the past by publicly declaring that we are out, proud and love being who we are; lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Our message is a positive one; celebrating our journeys to resolution and self-acceptance. By marching together we also send a positive message to people who are still locked in a prison of ignorance or self-hatred. Accepting our sexuality, coming out in a supportive environment and embracing who we are sets us free. We encourage other to Find Freedom.
To register your intention to march with us, please follow this link:
http://f2bmg2011.eventbrite.com/
The cost to march will be approx $50 (or $30 if you are a student or on benefits). Details on how to pay will follow soon.
Photos of 2007: http://avb7.multiply.com/photos/album/1
Photos of 2008: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8803252341
Photos of 2009: http://www.freedom2b.org/category/image-galleries/mardi-gras-2009
Photos of 2010: http://www.freedom2b.org/category/image-galleries/freedom-2-be-mardi-gras-2010
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