Cheapside
London
UK
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the UK have come a long way, while in other countries there is still a long and volatile journey ahead. Many Christian interpretations of “proper” gender and family relations often underpin or motivate discriminatory attitudes towards LGBT people, despite Christian Gospel teachings of love and human dignity. This discussion asks: Despite the fraught relationship between Christianity and sexuality, what role might Christians play in fostering equality and more positive attitudes towards LGBTs?
Confirmed Speakers:
The Revd Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral
Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive of Stonewall
The Revd Sally Hitchiner, Founder and Director of Diverse Church and Coordinating Anglican Chaplain and Interfaith Adviser at Brunel University
Chaired by Dr Shanon Shah, Researcher at the William Temple Foundation and Deputy Editor of Critical Muslim
Hosted by JustShare and Christian Aid