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I'M
RESOLVED
by the Reverend Dr. Troy D. Perry, Founder and Moderator of the Predominantly
LGBT Metropolitan Community Churches
For 2005, I'm resolved to carry on the work for social justice and legal
equality for my LGBT brothers and sisters --?nd resolved not to be discouraged
by the temporary setbacks we experienced in 2004. The journey toward
LGBT equality has always been one?f many steps forward -- and occasional
steps backward. But the journey continues to move forward! For example,
I am once again calling on LGBT people to go to courthouses and marriage
bureaus on Valentines Day, February 14,?o apply for marriage licenses.
There is something empowering about standing up to our government and?sking
for equality -- and it's also a powerful?pportunity to carry our message
to the larger society through the press and media. I'll be at my local
courthouse on February 14 -- and I'm encouraging LGBT people?n cities
and towns all?cross the US to join me in these important public actions.
MCC's Rev. Troy Perry Responds To Bush Amendment
A Public Statement
From Metropolitan Community Churches
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February 24, 2004
Statement By Rev. Troy D. Perry
Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches
Today, the President of the United States endorsed a constitutional
amendment barring the legal recognition of same-sex marriages -- a shameful
stand that violates the president's pledge to be a "uniter, not
a divider." History will record that President Bush has played
to the worst of politics -- pitting one group of Americans against another.
A constitutional amendment as proposed by President Bush would mark
the first time in U.S. history an amendment has been used to deny legal
rights to a minority group within this country.
The President has taken exactly the wrong stand. The promise of this
nation is "liberty and justice for all." By his actions today,
the President has squandered an opportunity to expand the rights of
America's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens in a regrettable
effort to pander for re-election votes.
The reality is that same-sex marriage in no way threatens the marriages
of our heterosexual friends and neighbors. Every year, Metropolitan
Community Churches perform more than 6000 same-sex weddings which celebrate
love, commitment and relationship. These are noble ideals which should
be honored and celebrated -- not attacked and denigrated.
Our community must now face the very real threat of increased hostility
because of the President has fanned the flames of divisiveness. That
LGBT communities have long been targets of anti-gay hate crimes and
violence, and the use of LGBT people as a wedge issue to gain votes
will only feed hatred in this country.
The predominantly gay Metropolitan Community Churches know something
about the effects of hate. As I reported to the White House Conference
on Hate Crimes, 21 MCC churches have been the targets of firebombing
and arson, and many more have been vandalized and desecrated in anti-gay
hate crimes -- solely because of the sexual orientation of our members.
The President's actions leave our people fearful, and subject to a new
wave of anti-gay discrimination. Hatred, bigotry, and discrimination
must not be enshrined in our nation's Constitution. Today I call upon
all people of goodwill to reject the politics of divisiveness and to
unequivocally oppose this proposed constitutional amendment.
/signed/
Rev. Troy D. Perry
Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches
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