Gay Writers Want to Tear Down Walls at Churches ; Hope to Spark Dialogue On Faith, Homosexuality

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Gay people and conservative Christians are typically pitted as enemies, but a group of local gay writers and leaders is hoping to tear down that wall and promote discussions about the intersection of faith and homosexuality.

The group's vehicle: "Colors of Courage," a compilation of personal poems and stories that reflect on everything from curious explorations on the playground to coming out to their children. The book -- written by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender authors -- was released in O c t o b e r, and 3,000 c o p i e s have been h a n d e d out free in C o l o r a d o Springs.

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Gay Writers Want to Tear Down Walls at Churches ; Hope to Spark Dialogue On Faith, Homosexuality

"It's not about going in and telling people they need to agree with us, but real dialogue and listening to each other," said the Rev. We...

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