This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids: A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life (29 page)
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Authors: Dannielle Owens-Reid,Kristin Russo
Books
Homosexuality in Islam: Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims
, by Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle. Oxford, U.K.: Oneworld Publications, 2010.
Examines the Koran’s writings about homosexuality, with an end goal of reconciling homosexuality and Islam
.
Unfair: Christians and the LGBT Question
, by John Shore. Seattle: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Forum, 2013.
A combination of personal essays by LGBT-identified Christians and essays by Shore about the importance of reconciling homosexuality and Christianity
.
What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality
, by Daniel Helminiak. Estancia, NM: Alamo Square Press, 2000.
Biblical scholars analyze the Bible, especially the passages often used to condemn homosexuality, to demonstrate that homosexuality and Christianity are not as at odds as many believe
.
Films
For the Bible Tells Me So
, by Daniel Karslake. New York: First Run Features, 2007.
Documentary that follows five families of faith as their child comes out and the family must learn to reconcile homosexuality and Christianity. A study guide can be found online
.
A Jihad for Love
, written and directed by Parvez Sharma. New York: First Run Features, 2008.
Documentary that examines Islam and homosexuality, interviewing people from around the world
.
Through My Eyes
, directed by Justin Lee. Raleigh, NC: Gay Christian Network, 2009.
Documentary that features young Christians who talk about their struggles in accepting their homosexuality and reconciling with their faith
.
Trembling Before G-d
, by Sandi Simcha Dubowski. New York: New Yorker Films, 2001.
Documentary that follows lesbian and gay Orthodox Jews who struggle with accepting both their sexuality and their faith
.
LGBTQ-Friendly Places of Worship
GLBT Near Me
This is a generic LGBTQ-friendly search engine for all types of businesses with a specific filter for places of worship
.
Institute for Welcoming Resources
612-821-4397
Includes both a search engine for LGBTQ-friendly places of worship and online resources for issues about faith and LGBTQ issues
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Advocates for Youth
202-419-3420
Their services include online and print resources, policy analysis and advocacy, and outreach initiatives around the country
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Health Initiatives for Youth
415-274-1970
A multicultural organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of underserved young people through youth leadership, popular education, and advocacy, in pursuit of multi-level social change
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Planned Parenthood
Health services: 800-230-7526
Information: 212-541-7800
A leading organization in advocating for and providing sex education and sexual health services
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Websites
Go Ask Alice
This Columbia University site offers a daily question-and-answer blog about health and sexuality
.
Scarleteen
A plethora of informational articles geared for teens about topics related to healthy sexuality, from anatomy to relationships to sexual politics
.
Books
S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College
, by Heather Corinna. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2007.
Covers a wide spectrum of topics about sexuality, from anatomy to STIs to misogyny to deciding to live together. The writing is LGBTQ-inclusive
.
A
B
Bullying, 38–40
,
188–92
,
193–95
,
211
C
Cisgender
, definition of, 160
,
161–62
Clothing choices, 41
,
43
,
45
,
169–72
Coming out
after accidental
creating safe environment for, 33–35
experiences of, 15–18
,
27–28
,
36–37
as a parent of a gay child, 65
,
89
,
213–14
sharing information about, with others, 65–89
D
F
Family
religious beliefs of, 149–52
,
158
Friends
religious beliefs of, 149–52
,
158
Future, vision of, 90–95
,
99–101
,
111–13
,
114
G
Gender.
See also
Gender identity
Genderfluid
, definition of, 162
Gender identity
parent’s perspective on, 165–68
sexual orientation vs., 161–62
,
185
toy and clothing choices and, 40–43
,
45
,
169–72
Genderqueer
, definition of, 162
Grandparents
religious beliefs of, 149–52
,
158
H
Home environment, creating safe, 42–44
,
45
Hormonal treatments, 177–80
,
186
HPV (human papilloma virus), 122
,
123
I
L
M
Marriage, 112
,
147–49
,
158
,
200
,
203–4
N
P
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), 41
,
204–8
,
222
Political activism, 198–200
,
201–2
,
211
Political parties, choosing, 200
,
203–4
,
211
Q
R
Reflection, importance of, 213
Religious beliefs
of family and friends, 149–52
,
158
S
Safe sex, 118–21
,
122–26
,
131–32
Same-sex marriage, 112
,
147–49
,
158
,
200
,
203–4
School
bathroom policies at, 175–76
,
185
bullying at, 38–40
,
188–92
,
193–95
,
211
Sex
talking about, 115–21
,
127–30
,
131–32
Sexuality
asking questions about, 33–35
,
42
,
50–51
,
55
,
59–60
,
64
gender identity and, 161–62
,
185
Siblings