UK Religion
My radical Christian upbringing made me believe I was fighting a constant battle against Satan. This is what happened when I realised the truth.
This global pandemic has revealed there’s already a virus inside some American forms of belief.
I had little doubt abuse was rife, but what I hadn't foreseen were the types of people dishing it out, writes HuffPost UK's Aasma Day.
Queer people aren't accessories to debate – we're human beings, people of flesh and blood.
It seemed to others that I was being brave. It felt more like I was being summoned to stand with others who were being brave.
As places of worship re-open for public services and prayer, here's what people have missed during lockdown.
Reverend Jide Macaulay talks about reconciling his sexuality with his faith and practice. Macaulay, who is a theologian, HIV+ Activist and member of the clergy says he initially found it challenging to find his place as a a gay, Black and African man of faith. So, he founded House Of Rainbow (HOR), which works with LGBTQ and BAME people of faith, as well as their allies, creating safe spaces around the world. HOR also helps with asylum seekers, sexual health, counselling and pastoral care.
Celebrations may look different during lockdown, but Muslims are determined to mark the end of fasting safely.
I miss Iftars and my mosque, but I’ve been able to reconnect with my faith in a way I hadn’t before.
It’s keeping me going to remember how lucky we are – although we are facing difficulty, it’s nothing compared to people in refugee camps or in drought.