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An Excerpt From Ms. Sharp's Inspirational Comments:
"I’d like to recognize the hands that are extended to lift up the less fortunate. Many of them have experienced sleepless nights during [the recent Louisiana] legislative session.
What did we witness when the Louisiana House passed the bill to prohibit transgender girls from participating in sports on girls’ teams? The Advocate reported that the conservative legislators stood up and cheered.
Let me repeat that. They stood up and cheered.
That’s what happens when they believe their behavior is normal, correct, moral and, thus, based on religious foundations.
However, our community should know that there are many leaders and individuals in communities of faith who are appalled that religion is used to defend discrimination and mistreatment of members of our community. They devote a large part of their lives to dismantle the discrimination and ensure social justice for everyone. They face significant pushback from others within faith communities. They are our allies. We can be thankful for their sacrifices on our behalf. Because of their efforts, many LGBT lives have been saved."
What did we witness when the Louisiana House passed the bill to prohibit transgender girls from participating in sports on girls’ teams? The Advocate reported that the conservative legislators stood up and cheered.
Let me repeat that. They stood up and cheered.
That’s what happens when they believe their behavior is normal, correct, moral and, thus, based on religious foundations.
However, our community should know that there are many leaders and individuals in communities of faith who are appalled that religion is used to defend discrimination and mistreatment of members of our community. They devote a large part of their lives to dismantle the discrimination and ensure social justice for everyone. They face significant pushback from others within faith communities. They are our allies. We can be thankful for their sacrifices on our behalf. Because of their efforts, many LGBT lives have been saved."