Since June 2022, GLAAD's ALERT Desk has reported over 150 incidents of violence and harassment against faith communities that affirm LGBTQ+ individuals. These include severe forms of aggression such as death threats, vandalism, and physical assaults. The data reveals that not only are LGBTQ+ individuals being targeted, but also the churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples that support them. GLAAD's senior manager Sarah Moore emphasizes the critical need to build bridges in society to combat various forms of hate, particularly in times of increasing divisiveness.
More than 150 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents have targeted affirming religious communities across the U.S. since June 2022, reflecting extremists' focus on both individuals and supportive faith spaces.
The report highlights violence and harassment against religious institutions that support LGBTQ+ inclusion, documenting threats, vandalism, and physical assaults.
As faith communities celebrate this spring, GLAAD emphasizes the need to address all forms of hate and build bridges of understanding.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's public stance against discrimination showcases the intersection of faith and the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments.
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