"If these older members have any younger friends, perhaps the younger friends can invite them over for dinner or lunch and slowly approach the topic through multiple visits?"
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funnel101 replied to Elisabeth Elliot's discussion 'How to open conversation?' in the group Sexuality/ LGBT
Brad Ogilvie replied to Elisabeth Elliot's discussion 'How to open conversation?' in the group Sexuality/ LGBT"I have found that relationships, patience and perseverance are essential to moving forward together. As a gay man, I was advised early on that I needed to give others time to adjust. For many of us, we had years to adjust to accepting…"
Victoria Pearson replied to Elisabeth Elliot's discussion 'How to open conversation?' in the group Sexuality/ LGBT"I am sorry to hear about this struggle, and know that sexuality is something many communities struggle to come to discuss. I think often issues of homosexuality or LGBTQ identities become the focal point for ALL of sexuality, and this can make it…"
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How to open conversation?
There are many Friends in our Meeting who have no frame of reference as to homosexuality. They are of a generation and/or upbringing in which such things were and are not spoken of. I'm certain they have no idea that several members of our meeting are gay. The prospect of becoming a welcoming meeting is thriving in our meeting but when a wisp of such conversation appears, they refuse to engage. It is just too far from their comfort zone. Perhaps our meeting represents the one place where they…See More
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Issues of gender and sexuality and the controversies over same sex relationships that divide many Friends. Tag: sexuality
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