Queer Quote of the Day: Sir Ian McKellen on Coming Out

“I have never met a gay person who regrets coming out. …”
With thanks to the National Portrait Gallery for this partial quote. You can read the rest of the quotation here.
Photo of Sir Ian McKellen thanks to Google Images and The Stage, its origin.

Queer Quote of the Day

Prince Charming from Cinderella in Durmstrang. This artist sorted Disney princes and princesses into Hogwarts Houses, robes and all! | Popsugar, Smart Living, Photo 20
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“If you were expecting Prince Charming, I'm sorry. He's with his boyfriend.” ― Shayla Black, Wicked Ties.

Queer Quote of the Day

“Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” – Jason Collins
In 2014, Jason Collins made history by becoming the first male professional athlete to publicly identify himself as gay. After his announcement, a flood of other queer athletes began declaring their sexuality, revealing to the world that some of our greatest sports figures are in fact LGBTQ. This was a milestone for the fight for equality because, as Collins says, being open about sexual orientation is an important step towards ending prejudice.

About Jason Collins here.

With special thanks to Human Rights Careers for this quote.

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“It is against this God who kills that we are fighting and resisting.” – Alexya Salvador
Organized religion has been one of the harshest critics of homosexuality, citing holy writings as evidence that it goes against God. Alexya Salvador, set to become the first transgender pastor in Brazil, doesn’t necessarily see religion as the enemy of LGBTQ rights. As she states in this quotation, it is a particular version of God, one that is vengeful and judgmental, that must be eradicated. She strives for a different view of God: one that is accepting and loving of everyone, regardless of their identities. She hopes to usher in a new era of love and understanding between religion and the LGBTQ community.

About Alexya Salvador in Portuguese.

With special thanks to Human Rights Careers for this quote.

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“The Lord is my Shepherd and he knows I’m gay.” – Troy Perry
Troy Perry founded the Metropolitan Community Church: a Protestant denomination that specializes in welcoming the LGBTQ community. Perry was religious for much of his life,but was frustrated by feeling unwelcome as a gay man. With his ministry, he strives to give others a place of love, welcoming, and acceptance. He is also a vocal advocate encouraging other faith communities to open their doors to the queer community. [Source: Human Rights Careers. With many thanks and much appreciation for the quote.]

Elder Troy Perry’s Profile.

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Queer Quote of the Day: Dr Seuss

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Queer Quote of the Day: Lena Waithe

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Queer Quote of the Day by Rachel Maddow

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