Freedom 2b(e)
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Freedom 2b[e] is an Australian based network that supports GLBTIQ people from Pentecostal, Charismatic and Evangelical
backgrounds. It helps them resolves issues of faith and sexuality and works to promote understanding and acceptance both in the church and within the wider community. Freedom 2b[e] is not unlike many of the other denominational groups that have been created to assist people with resolving issues of faith and sexuality such as Acceptance or Integrity but it accepts both religious and non religious GLBTIQ people and does not promote a particular belief system.
(a former Australian Assemblies of God evangelist) and Phillip Wall and the first meetings were held in Surry Hills in Sydney
. Anthony Venn-Brown released his autobiography after he released his autobiography A Life of Unlearning, which he said caused a flood of emails and prompted him to establish the network to give gay Christians a voice. “Up until this point there was no point of contact for the many thousands of people who were isolated.”
since 2007 and recently participated in the 2011 Mardi Gras under the theme of “Find Freedom”.
The organization supports a range of activities within the community that promote awareness and help people reconcile their faith and sexuality. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation
interviewed a number of members of Freedom 2b[e] members in 2009 on their experiences of being gay and Pentecostal and several Freedom 2b[e] members were also the subject of a 2009 photography exhibition by Iain Wallace entitled “Walking between Worlds”. Freedom 2b[e] has recently been involved in workshops on suicide prevention. Three members of Freedom 2b[e], Paul Martin, Anthony Venn-Brown and Ben Gresham are featured in an upcoming documentary "The Bedrooom Commandments" that looks at the relationship between religious faith and sexuality.
Freedom 2b[e]also has a group for young people aged 18–30. Their aim is to offer a safe place for GLBT youth and young adults from Christian backgrounds.
The current youth coordinator of Freedom 2b[e] is Ben Gresham.
The current patrons of Freedom 2b[e] are the Hon. Michael Kirby AC, CMG (a former justice of the High Court of Australia) and Reverend Dorothy McCrae-McMahon
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
backgrounds. It helps them resolves issues of faith and sexuality and works to promote understanding and acceptance both in the church and within the wider community. Freedom 2b[e] is not unlike many of the other denominational groups that have been created to assist people with resolving issues of faith and sexuality such as Acceptance or Integrity but it accepts both religious and non religious GLBTIQ people and does not promote a particular belief system.
Purpose
The stated agenda of Freedom 2b[e] is to offer support, information and the opportunity to share with people who have similar experiences. Freedom 2b[e] offers support to GLTBQ people through face to face meetings and offers information on same sex attraction from a scientific, psychological and biblical perspective. It also promotes dialogue with religious organizations to promote understanding and acceptance.History
Freedom 2b[e] was co-founded in 2004 by Anthony Venn-BrownAnthony Venn-Brown
Anthony Venn-Brown is a former Australian evangelist in the Assemblies of God and an author whose book describes his experience in Australia’s first ex-gay program....
(a former Australian Assemblies of God evangelist) and Phillip Wall and the first meetings were held in Surry Hills in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. Anthony Venn-Brown released his autobiography after he released his autobiography A Life of Unlearning, which he said caused a flood of emails and prompted him to establish the network to give gay Christians a voice. “Up until this point there was no point of contact for the many thousands of people who were isolated.”
Activities
Freedom 2b[e] conducts monthly meetings in a number of capital cities including Sydney and Melbourne and has an online forum where participants can discuss issues relating to faith and sexuality. Freedom 2b[e] has marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The Sydney Mardi Gras is an annual LGBTQI pride parade and festival in Sydney, Australia, and draws in thousands of visitors from around Australia and overseas...
since 2007 and recently participated in the 2011 Mardi Gras under the theme of “Find Freedom”.
The organization supports a range of activities within the community that promote awareness and help people reconcile their faith and sexuality. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
interviewed a number of members of Freedom 2b[e] members in 2009 on their experiences of being gay and Pentecostal and several Freedom 2b[e] members were also the subject of a 2009 photography exhibition by Iain Wallace entitled “Walking between Worlds”. Freedom 2b[e] has recently been involved in workshops on suicide prevention. Three members of Freedom 2b[e], Paul Martin, Anthony Venn-Brown and Ben Gresham are featured in an upcoming documentary "The Bedrooom Commandments" that looks at the relationship between religious faith and sexuality.
Freedom 2b[e]also has a group for young people aged 18–30. Their aim is to offer a safe place for GLBT youth and young adults from Christian backgrounds.
The current youth coordinator of Freedom 2b[e] is Ben Gresham.
The current patrons of Freedom 2b[e] are the Hon. Michael Kirby AC, CMG (a former justice of the High Court of Australia) and Reverend Dorothy McCrae-McMahon
External links
- Freedom 2b
[e ] - official website