Being gay Quote by James Alison
“The silence of those in positions of influence in the church who know, or have a strong suspicion, that being gay is a nonpathological minority variant in the human condition drives me crazy, far crazier than I am driven by any loud-mouthed purveyor of hateful nonsense.”
About This Quote
Silence on gay identity within the church fuels frustration more than overt hate does.
In simple terms: Church silence on gay identity causes deep frustration.
Key Takeaway
Speak up to challenge silent prejudice.
Themes
identity
silence
frustration
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- faith communities
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
theology
LGBTQ+ rights
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can allies break the silence?
- What steps can change institutional attitudes?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore supportive voices within the church.
![“I write, and when see a movie in which it's supernatural, some other worlds, or some other aspect to our world that we're not aware of, and [they] don't explain what the rules are, that kind of stuff drives me crazy.” quote by William Mapother](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c2/william-mapother-20419_aspect_i-write-and-when-see-a-movie-in-which-it_2140228.jpg)
