Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church
| Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|
同光同志長老教會 | |
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| 25°02′55″N 121°31′40″E / 25.048516039219702°N 121.52779261325196°E | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | May 5, 1996 |
Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church (Chinese: 同光同志長老教會; pinyin: Tóngguāng Tóngzhì Zhǎnglǎo Jiàohuì) is the first Christian Church for homosexuals in Chinese society. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan, and does not believe homosexuality to be a sin. It was established on 5 May 1996.
Although the church has a system of Presbyterianism, it is independent from the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan.
The church also works with Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, and attends Taiwan Pride.
History
[edit]Founded in 1996, the Tong-Kwang Light House is the first LGBTQ-affirming church in Taiwan.[1][2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Can You Be Christian And Queer?". CinemQ. 6 November 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Yang, William (June 24, 2017). "A Gay Pastor in Taiwan Bridging LGBT and Christian Communities". Ketagalan Media. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church Archived 2016-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
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