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The spirit of faith sweeps #SpiritDay!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Faith groups, places of worship, and leaders of faith communities\u00a0from various traditions came together again this year to take part in Spirit Day. In today’s current climate, allied faith communities supporting and standing with LGBTQ\u00a0youth is increasingly important. These leaders and groups have more than risen to the occasion!<\/p>\n

Take a look to see if your favorite faith leader or group went purple.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Out Christian singer\/songwriter Trey Pearson went purple in conjunction with the release of his new single, “Love Is Love.” Pearson came out in 2016, and has released two songs since then. He continues to use his voice to speak out for LGBTQ people in all fascets of life, including LGBTQ youth.<\/p>\n

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Today is #SpiritDay<\/a>! Join millions & go purple to show your support for LGBTQ Youth & take a stand against bullying. t.co\/y2dH1UFTHv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SEgzxNZBhp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trey Pearson (@treypearson) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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On social media, the Religious Institute also reached out to people of faith, asking them why they stand up for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ\u00a0people….\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Happy #SpiritDay<\/a>. Throughout the day, we’re sharing messages from people of faith calling for an end to bullying, violence & discrimination. pic.twitter.com\/2FgIYVeKpo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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People of faith are sharing why they celebrate #SpiritDay<\/a> and call<\/a> for an end to bullying, violence, and discrimination against LGBTQ people pic.twitter.com\/8xWDNBBjTd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

…The responses they got were pretty heartwarming:<\/p>\n

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Our friends at Old Cambridge Baptist Church shared what #SpiritDay<\/a> means to them, as a church led for 34+ by lesbian<\/a> and gay<\/a> pastors. pic.twitter.com\/s35xL0EsRU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This #SpiritDay<\/a>, remember the words of Rev. April Alford-Harkey. “You are loved. Loved by people you have never met!” pic.twitter.com\/8e5hG2yeaE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“I celebrate #SpiritDay<\/a> to let you know, I hear you, I see you, I accept you, I love you.” -Rev. Grace Murray pic.twitter.com\/WYaHbwn48G<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Clergy and people of faith in the @UUA<\/a> are celebrating #SpiritDay<\/a>. Rev. Cynthia Snavely shares why she observes Spirit Day pic.twitter.com\/p1s0e6MH8J<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Rev. Grace Pritchard Burson shared why her Christian faith calls<\/a> her to celebrate #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FjC7U6fSnr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“We have a right to live<\/a> the truth of our lives. To live<\/a> and work, laugh and pray.” -Rev. NaDine & Elder Barbara Rawls #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Pe0jc1DG2r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Our president and CEO @RevMarieAH<\/a> shares why, as a person of faith, she celebrates #SpiritDay<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/BeCNgstfDr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thank you to everyone who joined in celebrating #SpiritDay<\/a>. People of faith are committed to more just world for LGBTQ people of all ages. pic.twitter.com\/Zs5RhPhov4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Religious Institute (@ReligiousInst) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Episcopal priest and social media maven, Broderick Greer, tweeted his support…<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s #SpiritDay<\/a>! Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and to support LGBTQ youth. t.co\/81ICjsNWJU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Boodak Yellow (@BroderickGreer) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

…With a lovely response.<\/p>\n

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Done!! pic.twitter.com\/mGj7lxE1x5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jewish Ally (@JewishAlly) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Keshet, a Jewish LGBT organization,\u00a0participated in Spirit Day, with a message for LGBTQ+ youth in particular:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As anti-LGBTQ policies and violence are on the rise, it is especially important that LGBTQ youth know they are not alone.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Keshet (@KeshetGLBTJews) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Our LGBTQ Safe Zone stickers are another way to show solidarity year round–in your classroom, synagogue, or office: t.co\/rc7oTqgxnK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4i9QKNSTNK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Keshet (@KeshetGLBTJews) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fr James Martin, who recently wrote a book on the need for \u201cBuilding Bridges\u201d between the Catholic Church and the LGBT community, joined his staff at America Magazine in wearing purple and sharing statistics on bulling in the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Many of my colleagues and I @americamag<\/a> are in purple today for #SpiritDay<\/a> to stand up against the bullying of LGBT youth anywhere. Let them know that they are God’s beloved children who belong in the beautiful world that God created. pic.twitter.com\/RlzEihpreV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sobering statistics on LGBT youth bullying and suicide on #SpiritDay<\/a> from my colleagues @americamag<\/a>. These young people are five times as likely to have attempted suicide as straight youths. This is a life issue. Please pray and work for welcoming places for LGBT youths. pic.twitter.com\/eSfMNHeEJ3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Here are the statistics. pic.twitter.com\/A9pnSCNOum<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Eliel Cruz, a bisexual<\/a> Christian activist, shared GLAAD’s graphics about\u00a0bullying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This is a common experience. It was my experience. Let’s take a stand against bullying. #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Cv0BwzESiS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eliel Cruz-Lopez (@elielcruz) October 15, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It\u2019s #SpiritDay<\/a>\u00a0! Take the pledge and wear purple to stand with LGBTQ youth and against bullying t.co\/5G64S9lnVr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HhZm9iiHU2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eliel Cruz-Lopez (@elielcruz) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Blair Imani is a queer, Black, Muslim woman<\/a>, who recently came out as such on Fox News. Through her own witness and through her organization, she advocates for fair treatment of Muslims, as well as women<\/a> and people of color. She\u00a0was recently featured onstage at the GLAAD San Francisco Gala. Blair\u00a0went all out for Spirit Day! Check out her series of photos and tweets, taking us through her day.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m wearing a purple @juicycouture<\/a> tracksuit and @UGG<\/a>\u2019s for #SpiritDay<\/a> and no one can stop me!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Y\u2019all ain\u2019t ready. #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/N59iUHTSwD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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IT IS #SPIRITDAY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bfqaELxYKN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#SpiritDay<\/a> Vibes t.co\/71YquYTuX6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nb6XosJaPS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Major thanks to @natsgetty<\/a> & #StrikeOil<\/a> for this #SpiritDay<\/a> message pic.twitter.com\/B1A0zVIW9L<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I hope everyone had a lovely #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/q5bPunJUFi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Tomorrow I\u2019m wearing beige. The purple has been too intense t.co\/MfIoIS0GGh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Blair Imani (@BlairImani) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Check out more faith-based support below!<\/p>\n

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For Diwali and #SpiritDay<\/a><\/p>\n

Hope this year is full of light, strength and happiness
pic.twitter.com\/HojNH6SwgY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Suhasini (@PatronusMalec) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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On #SpiritDay<\/a> I reconfirm that I’m against bullying and support #LGBTQ<\/a> rights as a #gay<\/a> #Muslim<\/a> man<\/a>#SomeMuslimsAreGay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jJZ1CISgUl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Omar Kuddus (@OmarKuddus) October 20, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Happy #SpiritDay<\/a>! We wear purple to show that bullying is not o.k. Anywhere! @glaad<\/a>
Read more: t.co\/GmRqCZaNPv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/S3ytQmmvNG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Believe Out Loud (@BelieveOutLoud) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Happy #SpiritDay<\/a> from all of us at RMN! pic.twitter.com\/RBPzRJjln2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 RMNetwork (@rmnetwork) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Long live<\/a> #SpiritDay<\/a> and may Muslim, Indian, Russian, and Arab LGBTQ communities be given great luck.<\/p>\n

\u2014 This Post Is \u24b6rt (@ThisPostIsArt) October 20, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today is#SpiritDay. Go purple and stand against bullying today! pic.twitter.com\/1OjG93V8uU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Naming Project (@namingproject) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#GoPurple for GLAAD’s #SpiritDay! Then be sure to visit an LGBTQ-affirming faith community for this LGBTQ Spiritual Weekend. Every LGBTQ person deserves to hear a spiritual leader proclaim that you are #PresentPerfect! Find an affirming faith community near you at www.InterfaithPride.org!<\/a><\/p>\n

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LGBTQ\u00a0youth face disproportionate bullying and harrasment simply for being who they are, and the LGBTQ\u00a0community as a whole faces increased threats of discrimination often founded in religious rhetoric. This show of unifying love and support, rooted in faith and religion, not only sends a message to LGBTQ\u00a0youth that they are never alone:\u00a0it also shows the unifying power and possibilities these traditions provide, to let all identities live<\/a> freely, supported by all their communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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About Spirit Day<\/h2>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.<\/p>\n

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.<\/p>\n

This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Tumblr <\/a>to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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