By Ted Woods
‘Im gay …I actually don’t want to be gay, but I can’t help it. It’s the way I am… it’s nature not nurture’ [Continue Reading]
In the Press
Coverage of Changing Attitude Ireland's work in the press, with most recent articles appearing first. For an overview of all press coverage on one page, visit the In the Press sitemap page.
Irish Times: Gay Christians thwarted by lack of acceptance, Belfast meeting is told
October 20, 2008
GAY CHRISTIANS who aspire to incorporate their sexuality with their spirituality have found “their efforts are often thwarted by the lack of acceptance within faith communities,” a public meeting in Belfast was told at the weekend. It was organised following a description of homosexuality as an abomination by DUP MP Iris Robinson. [Continue Reading]
Sunday Life: Dear Fiona – Afraid of how parents will react to my gay ‘secret’
October 12, 2008
“I seem to have everything. I’m a university student who has always excelled and I never have a shortage of female attention. I’m extremely close to my parents, who have strong Christian beliefs. The problem is I’m gay. I’ve always known but am too afraid to tell my parents. They are now constantly asking when am I going to bring a girlfriend home? I feel like living as a straight man as it will break their hearts to know the truth.” [Continue Reading]
Diocesan Magazine: Message from the Bishop
September 1, 2008
As I write the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops from all over the world is just concluding in a very sultry Canterbury. It has been a demanding yet fascinating three weeks, enriched by so many personal encounters and conversations. It has also been a genuine opportunity for bishops to receive in-service theological training for our distinctive ministry in terms of leading and equipping the people of God for mission today. [Continue Reading]
Belfast News Letter: Clergy at Gay Pride to protest and take part
August 5, 2008
NORMALLY the only clergy attending the annual Gay Pride march in Belfast are those present to demonstrate. But on Saturday, Protestant clergy were both protestors and participants. For while Church of Ireland ministers joined a Unitarian clergyman in the Belfast Pride march as supporters of the gay festival, Free Presbyterians and other religious opponents of the city centre event protested on the pavements. [Continue Reading]
Belfast Telegraph Video: Belfast Gay Pride 2008
August 5, 2008
Part 1 includes a conversation with CAI supporter Rev. Chris Hudson. Part 2 includes an introduction by Tom Hartley, Lord Mayor of Belfast. [Continue Reading]
The Irish News: Gay Pride parade attracts thousands
August 4, 2008
Changing Attitude Ireland, a new organisation representing gay Christians in Ireland, said they had decided to join Pride in response to the MPs remarks. “This is the first time our banner has been displayed at Pride in Belfast because it was important to increase our visibility and to show people that there are alternative Christian views than those espoused by Iris Robinson,” retired Church of Ireland minister, the Rev Mervyn Kingston, said. Organisers claimed the large turn-out was in response to the controversy stirred up by Mrs Robinson, who recently called homosexuality “an abomination”. [Continue Reading]
The Observer: Pride marchers mock anti-gay MP
August 3, 2008
Changing Attitude Ireland, a new organisation representing gay Christians throughout the island, said they had decided to join Pride in response to the MP’s remarks. ‘This is the first time our banner has been displayed at Pride in Belfast because it was important to increase our visibility and to show people that there are alternative Christian views than those espoused by Iris Robinson,’ said a retired Church of Ireland minister, the Rev Mervyn Kingston. He said there was growing support within the Church of Ireland for equality for gay people inside the Anglican Communion. ‘At the Church of Ireland synod in Galway last May we had a stall for the first time and I counted only three delegates who refused to take our leaflets and only one who objected to our presence,’ Kingston said, holding up a poster with the words: ‘Iris We Love You.’ [Continue Reading]
Irish Times: Rite & Reason
July 7, 2008
“Listening process vital to bring gay, lesbian clergy in from margins
The Church of Ireland has long held within its ranks gay and lesbian clergy. It is time to welcome them, and gay and lesbian laity as well, writes Mervyn Kingston. [Continue Reading]
Hard Gospel Project responds to Changing Attitude Ireland
July 5, 2008
Feedback on Hard Gospel material, such as our latest resource, Faith and Difference (available at www.hardgospel.net), is always valued. The discussion card on Human Sexuality which is referred to is no different to any of the other issues addressed in this resource, in that there will be a range of strongly held and differing views. [Continue Reading]
