Robert Wood
From QueerBio.com
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1923 - 2018
Occupation
Religion
Notable Achievements
Description
United Church of Christ Minister who came out as gay when his article 'Spiritual Exercises' was published in a gay magazine. Author of the book 'Christ and the Homosexual' (1960), arguing for the full acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in religious institutions. Recipient of the Award of Merit from the Mattachine Society. United Church of Christ Coalition of of LGBT Concern presented him with its Pioneer Award.