#SulongVAKLASH: LGBTQIA+ Rights Are Human Rights – Senator Risa Hontiveros

The following is the solidarity message of Risa Hontiveros for the LGBTQIA+ community for our recent webinar, #HolyEquality: SOGIE Equality Bill and Freedom of Religion. Magandang araw, Open Table Metropolitan Community Church. Thank you so much for inviting me to share some thoughts with you. But more importantly, thank you for having this conversation on […]

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#SulongVAKLASH: Holy Equality – Sexuality & The Bible (Unclobbering Sodom & Gomorrah)

Conservatives often use the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah as justification for their homophobia. In this webinar, we will debunk the idea that homosexuality is a sin according to the bible (it’s NOT), and we will analyze what the story of Sodom and Gomorrah is really about. Note: the video presentation from this webinar […]

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#SulongVAKLASH: Holy Equality – SOGIESC and Beyond – Part 2 – SOGIESC Discussion

What is Sexual Orientation? Gender Identity? Gender Expression? Sex characteristics? What does it mean for the LGBTQIA+ movement? As a western concept, how does it overlap on our Filipino culture? What does it mean, and how can it enrich our faith and spirituality? Part 2 – Discussion on SOGIESC Speakers for this discussion are: Naomi […]

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#SulongVAKLASH: Holy Equality – SOGIESC and Beyond – Part 1 – SOGIESC101

What is Sexual Orientation? Gender Identity? Gender Expression? Sex characteristics? What does it mean for the LGBTQIA+ movement? As a western concept, how does it overlap on our Filipino culture? What does it mean, and how can it enrich our faith and spirituality? Part 1 – SOGIESC101 Sean Malang, the Advocacy Officer of Open Table […]

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