Catholics Can Help Stalled Acceptance Rates for LGBTQ People in U.S.–And in Our Church
Isn’t public opinion on LGBTQ people improving? The complicated answer holds some surprising lessons for…
Cristina L.H. Traina is Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she teaches Christian theology and ethics. A PhD graduate of at the University of Chicago Divinity School, she writes and speaks on many topics in ethics, including sexuality, immigration, child work, and abortion. She is a long-time member of the St. Nicholas Gay and Lesbian Family and Friends ministry in Evanston.
Isn’t public opinion on LGBTQ people improving? The complicated answer holds some surprising lessons for…
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