Julie Flowers
Julie Flowers lives in Conover, N.C. with her partner, Donna. They have been together for the previous 16 years. She and Donna are members of the Unifour Christian Fellowship Church in Newton, N.C.
Jimmy Creech, board member and former executive director
"Misguided religious teaching throughout our history has blinded Americans to the injustice of discrimination against minorities such as African-Americans, women and interracial couples. It is why many cannot see the suffering of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in America today."
Mitchell Gold
Founder of Faith In America
Religion and faith are unique and powerful forces within almost every society.
Historically, religion has helped bring an end to slavery. It has helped promote racial integration, equal rights for women, and equal rights for gays and lesbians. It has motivated individuals to generate support services for those in society who need uplifting — the poor, the sick, the hurting, and the downtrodden.
A simple history lesson shows that unfortunately, certain religious teachings also have been used to justify human slavery, racial segregation, oppression of women and discrimination against homosexual men and women.
We as Americans can see clearly how religious teachings have been used in the United States to justify prejudice and discrimination against minorities.
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Julie Flowers lives in Conover, N.C. with her partner, Donna. They have been together for the previous 16 years. She and Donna are members of the Unifour Christian Fellowship Church in Newton, N.C.