Gay amish

Due to the religious beliefs of most Amish, it is no surprise that homosexuality is not discussed. Since they follow strict adherence to the rule of God, they feel that being LGBTQ is to live in sin and not “in the light of God.”. Do you leave? Do you stay and play it straight? In this video, we find out exactly what happens to gay Amish people and the challenges they face growing up in the cloistered community.

Welcome to , a network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Amish and ex-Amish! facilitates a conversation within Amish communities about LGBT issues, a conversation which cannot be ignored. offers support, education, networking opportunities, and friendship to those who share in our mission. On the importance of dialogue with —rather than withdrawal from —those whose theological understandings differ from ours. The question was posed with deadly calm. The poise and care as he looked past the other members of the group and into my eyes alerted me that it had been considered for some time, awaiting the right, doubtless prayerful moment to be spoken aloud.

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How Do the Amish View Homosexuality? The Amish community views homosexuality as a sin. They firmly believe this and won’t change their minds about it. The Amish don’t acknowledge LGBTQ+ people. They believe in strict gender roles, where everyone follows a specific path based on their gender at birth. At 17, he was removed from his home and community. He was sent, by his parents, to an ex-gay religious counselor. We have familiarity with discrimination and what it feels like to have those close to you, turn away.