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May 26th, 2008

Day of Silence and Golden Rule Pledge

I’m not a big protest or demonstration person; the large Midwestern portion of my personality frequently makes me feel vaguely embarrassed about such group efforts when I’m not rolling my eyes at certain protests that seem more an opportunity to pat oneself on the back than to actually do anything to change the situation.

The national Day of Silence (to bring attention to the way LGBT students are silenced) is a demonstration I certainly support, but have never participated in. Nevertheless, I was very moved to read about the Golden Rule Pledge, and how it played out at Appalachian State University:

Many Christians are confused about how to respond to this day because they do not agree with homosexuality, but they do agree that hatred based on it is not acceptable. [...] The slips I made said this:

“Today I am pledging to be silent to bring attention to the name-calling, bullying and harassment experienced by LGBT students.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Luke 6:31

As a follower of Christ, I believe that all people are created in the image of God and therefore deserve love and respect.”

Yesterday morning, when I went to the SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) table to receive my piece of duct tape, I showed them my slips and told them that several ministries would be participating as well. The look on their faces was priceless. They were shocked, but ecstatic. This alone would have been enough to make my day. …

The pledge made a real impact on both groups. That’s great!

(via Culture Watch)

Posted by Amanda in Gender/LGBT |

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