Pride 2025 will test the courage of our nation. As people of faith, we approach Pride Month this year recognizing the extreme challenges faced by many within the LGBTQ+ community. We are aware that millions of dollars are being spent targeting our Trans siblings, politicians are denigrating LGBTQ+ people from all backgrounds, policies are stripping life-saving medication for people living with HIV/AIDS, hate speech and physical violence against LGBTQ people is rising, and in ten states, legislation has been introduced to destroy marriage equality. Corporations are backing out of Pride. And polls show that all of these attacks are working. For the first time in years, public support for LGBTQ equality is declining.
We lament every form of backsliding on public support for the full dignity and equality of LGTBQ+ people. That is why, this year, we, who are from diverse faith traditions and beliefs, are showing up and refusing to back down. We support the LGBTQ+ community, and we Recommit to Pride. We pledge to speak out with public prayers, bold statements, and visible acts of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Inspired by our beliefs and faith traditions, we Recommit to Pride. We decry that too often religion is used to attack LGBTQ+ people and that many in the LGBTQ+ community view religion as hostile to their well-being.
We refuse to let those who weaponize religion against our LGBTQ+ siblings speak for us. The majority of religious people in America support full LGBTQ equality. This year, we especially pledge to invite all faith communities to show up with the courage of our convictions and Recommit to Pride. Representing our faith traditions, we will show up with love for our LGBTQ+ neighbors with signs of solidarity at Pride celebrations and reach out to our LGBTQ+ families and neighbors with a clear message that faith communities are not turning their back on the LGBTQ+ community and that we Recommit to Pride. We who are courageous will only move forward with bold love for all God’s people.
Add your name name to this pledge. Invite your friends, family and all in your community to show up for the dignity and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and Recommit to Pride.