Some Quotes From the Interview:
„I wondered myself why I never struggled to reconcile my sexuality with my faith, but I think it has to do with the position of my parents, maybe… At that time their own point of view wasn’t particularly progressive or liberal, but I saw them evolving pastorally. “
“What I struggled with early on was the inequality of LGBT people within the Salvation Army. That is what I struggled with more than being accepted or not by God.”
“I always say: “Not every LGBTI person has to be an activist.” We all have our own talents, abilities, and interests. For me, it’s a calling to make sure that all people are welcome.”
“What keeps me going is seeing progress… I have seen LGBTI people of faith growing in defining and formulating their own voice.”
“We are trying to help churches to become a safe space without entering the difficult debate.”
“If there would be only one thing that I could change right now, I would change all the religious communities into welcoming and affirming communities.”
“My message to LGBT people who are part of non-affirming churches is to find their own path of liberation, even when it’s outside of the churches or faith.”
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