Ohio faith leaders discuss LGBTQ+ inclusion this Pride month
How some local religious groups welcome LGBTQ+ members
June is Pride Month, an annual celebration honoring LGBTQ+ people, their history and an ongoing movement toward equality.
Most celebrations are secular in nature - but there are some religious organizations in Northeast Ohio hosting Pride events this year.
For many, religion is a source of belonging and spiritual guidance. But for others, experiences with faith communities have led to rejection, exclusion or religious trauma.
Studies from Pew Research Center shows that 80% of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. believe in spirituality and nearly…
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