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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ Presence in National Security Efforts'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Prominent Religious Priests Who Identify as LGBTQ'''</h3>
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<p>National security issues have always been of high priority to all nations around the world for generations.  As has been noted many times, the notion of national security is a ubiquitous concept that encompasses many facets of life.  Science, technology, business and trade, education, immigration, the military, espionage, health, religion, travel, and law are just some of the areas present in popular discourse around national security. Virtually any public good or action can be analyzed in terms of its effect or impact on a nation's security.</p>
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<p>Priests are religious officials who represent the connection between humans and the divine or sacred beings of the church. They perform certain rites that are considered fundamental to their religious practice.</p>
  
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<p>Identifying as LGBTQ in this world has always come with risks. Many political activists and leaders have used sexual orientation as a deemed threat to national security and have based discriminatory policies toward the community on this basis.</p>
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<p>Most churches ban LGBTQ individuals as their religious leaders and argue that same-sex attraction is opposed to their teachings and beliefs. However, there is a growing number of exceptions to this opposition, particularly amongst religions in western democracies.</p>
  
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<p>Nevertheless, there is a community of LGBTQ individuals that have a notable profile on the issue.  This list includes both famous and infamous people. [[J. Edgar Hoover]], the former notorious head of America's Federal Bureau of Investigation, and [[Anthony Blunt]], who lead the group of 'Cambridge Spies' in Great Britain, are two in the latter category.  Recently, gay former American and now Brazilian [[Glenn Greenwald]]'s work as a journalist in revealing Edward Snowden's efforts at detailing U.S. government surveillance programs has been very high profile.</p>  
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<p>Active congregations of LGBTQ individuals are attempting to change religious doctrine from within many Christian religions to accommodate their acceptance and participation with increasing success. Examples include The Evangelical Church in Germany (23.5 million members), Church of Sweden (6.6 million members), Protestant Church of the Netherlands (3.9 million members), The Evangelical Lutheran Church (3.9 million members), The United Church of Canada (2.8 million members), the Presbyterian Church (1.9 million members), Methodist Church of Great Britain (330,000 members), and others.</p>
  
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<p>There are an equal number of lesbian and transgender individuals with a high profile in this area.  Transgender [[Amanda Simpson]] has been active in U.S. military administration,  while [[Alexandra Larsson]] works with the Swedish Air Force as an Intelligence Officer. Lesbians [[Tracey Hepner]] works with Homeland Security and [[Leah Lauderback]] is commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.</p>
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<p>In many cases, attempts to change religious doctrine has come from LGBTQ-member groups within Christian religious institutions that are not sanctioned by the denomination. Examples of these include Dignity (Catholic), Rainbow Baptists, and Affirmation (United Methodist).</p>
  
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<p>We have identified LGBTQ individuals present in various national security efforts in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Great Britain, Israel, Kuwait, New Zealand, Russia, Sweden and the United States.  To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies '''[[LGBTQ Presence in National Security Efforts|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest who has written a book called 'Building a Bridge,' about LGBTQ Catholics, said that between 20 percent and 30 percent of Catholic priests are celibate gay men and that a larger reason they have not been public about their sexuality is homophobia in the church.</p>
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<p>There is a growing number of practicing LGBTQ priests who are actively working to encourage their churches to embrace the LGBTQ community. These individuals include the first consecrated Episcopalian Bishop, [[Bishop Gene Robinson]], and the first transgender priest of the Church of England [[Carol Stone]]. The first known defense of homosexuality in the Catholic religion was written by Italian [[Antonio Rocco]] in the 17th century. Though this community of LGBTQ priests is small, they have developed a profile that is recognized around the world.</p>  
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<p>To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies '''[[Prominent Religious Priests Who Identify as LGBTQ|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name.  A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
 
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DID YOU KNOW?

Prominent Religious Priests Who Identify as LGBTQ

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Priests are religious officials who represent the connection between humans and the divine or sacred beings of the church. They perform certain rites that are considered fundamental to their religious practice.

Most churches ban LGBTQ individuals as their religious leaders and argue that same-sex attraction is opposed to their teachings and beliefs. However, there is a growing number of exceptions to this opposition, particularly amongst religions in western democracies.

Active congregations of LGBTQ individuals are attempting to change religious doctrine from within many Christian religions to accommodate their acceptance and participation with increasing success. Examples include The Evangelical Church in Germany (23.5 million members), Church of Sweden (6.6 million members), Protestant Church of the Netherlands (3.9 million members), The Evangelical Lutheran Church (3.9 million members), The United Church of Canada (2.8 million members), the Presbyterian Church (1.9 million members), Methodist Church of Great Britain (330,000 members), and others.

In many cases, attempts to change religious doctrine has come from LGBTQ-member groups within Christian religious institutions that are not sanctioned by the denomination. Examples of these include Dignity (Catholic), Rainbow Baptists, and Affirmation (United Methodist).

Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest who has written a book called 'Building a Bridge,' about LGBTQ Catholics, said that between 20 percent and 30 percent of Catholic priests are celibate gay men and that a larger reason they have not been public about their sexuality is homophobia in the church.

There is a growing number of practicing LGBTQ priests who are actively working to encourage their churches to embrace the LGBTQ community. These individuals include the first consecrated Episcopalian Bishop, Bishop Gene Robinson, and the first transgender priest of the Church of England Carol Stone. The first known defense of homosexuality in the Catholic religion was written by Italian Antonio Rocco in the 17th century. Though this community of LGBTQ priests is small, they have developed a profile that is recognized around the world.

To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

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Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

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Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.

READ MORE AND PURCHASE THE PRINT COPY HERE

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