Latina/o: Resources of particular value to the Latino/Hispanic community.
A la Familia: Una Conversación Sobre Nuestras Familias, la Biblia, la Orientación Sexual Y la Identidad de Género/A Conversation About Our Families, the Bible, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Miguel A. De La Torre (format: Free Download)
A guide that seeks to hear the voices of the lgbt persons in Hispanic churches and families, to faithfully integrate an excluded group of people back into the life of their churches and families, and to embolden Hispanic churches to follow the mission Christ gives to them — that of welcome and hospitality.
(categories: All, Discernment and Discussion, General Introduction, Latina/o, Personal Stories)Additional Spanish Language Resources
(format: Website)
Additional Spanish language resources listed by the Institute for Welcoming Resources.
(categories: All, Latina/o)And God Loves Each One/Dios Nos Ama Por Igual
(format: Book)
A tool for discussion about sexual orientation in churches and communities. Also available in Spanish.
(categories: All, Discernment and Discussion, Latina/o)Diversidad Sexual y Religión
Hugo Córdova Quero, Ph.D., 2015 (format: free-download)
This resource was created by Argentinian scholar, Hugo Córdova Quero, Director of Online Education & Adjunct Faculty at Starr King School For The Ministry in Berkeley, California. Dr. Quero holds an MA in Systematic Theology and Critical Theories (Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial) from the Graduate Theological Union; an M.Div. from ISEDET University in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion, Migration, and Ethnic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union. Currently he is also on the adjunct faculty at Graduate Theological Union, an instructor at Multidisciplinary Research Group on Religion and Social Incidence (GEMRIP)/Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL) in Buenos Aires/Rosario, and a Researcher at the Program on Multiculturalism, Migration, and Inequality in Latin America, Center for Advanced Studies at the National University of Cordoba (CEA-UNC) and Research Center for the Study of Culture and Society (CIECS/CONICET) in Córdoba, Argentina.
(categories: All, Latina/o)El Amor No Crea Victimas
Latino/a Roundtable at Pacific School of Religion, 2014 (format: free-download)
Enfocando con el lente del amor de Cristo, no el de miedo o condena.
Also available in Portuguese: O amor Não Cria Vítimas Uma Reflexão Sobre a Igualdade
Este caderno é para você, sua família e sua igreja. Leia devagar, pense no que você está lendo, converse com sua família e amigos/as, mas, sobretudo, coloque-o em prática.
Also available in English: Love Doesn’t Make Victims: A Reflection on Equality Booklet
A resource focusing through the lens of Christ’s love, not those of fear nor condemnation. Created by the Latino/a Roundtable.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Guía de Recursos Para Salir Del Clóset
Human Rights Campaign, 2013 (format: Free Download)
El Proyecto Nacional Para Salir del Clóset del HRC es un programa para promover honradez y franqueza sobre el ser gay, lesbiana, bisexual o transgénero en la universidad, en el trabajo y en la comunidad. Esperamos que la Guía de Recursos Para Salir del Clóset de la Human Rights Campaign sea un buen punto de partida en este tu viaje.
(categories: All, For Youth, Latina/o)Justicia y Salud: Desafíos Para las Familias Latinas
Latino/a Roundtable at Pacific School of Religion, 2015 (format: free-download)
Las dos partes de este folleto quieren servir de ayuda a familias latinas. Estas páginas buscan ayudarte a encontrar nuevos caminos para apoyar mejor a tus familiares que son LGBTQ. Ellos/as necesitan tu apoyo para poder vivir las vidas plenamente humanas que Dios quiere para ellos/as.
Cada una de las dos partes fue escrita para reflejar valores tan cristianos como el amor, la dignidad de cada persona, la justicia social, la inclusión de todos/as en la sociedad, la aceptación de todos/as los/as hijos/as de Dios y los derechos humanos.
Aunque hay personas que creen que los derechos que nos corresponden en la sociedad son apenas resultado de decisiones legales, nosotros/as entendemos que los derechos civiles y legales tienen que ser reflejos reales y prácticos de los derechos y dignidad que Dios nos da a todos/as por ser humanos. Por eso también, los derechos civiles y legales de nuestros/as familiares LGBTQ tienen que reflejar sus derechos y dignidad como hijos e hijas de Dios. Estos derechos son el contexto necesario para que nuestros/as familiares que son LGBTQ puedan vivir sus vidas plenamente—social, cultural, religiosa y políticamente protegidos/as e incluídos/as en la sociedad y en nuestras comunidades latinas.
Also available in Portuguese: JUSTIÇA E SAÚDE: Desafios Para As Famílias Latinas
As duas partes deste caderno tem o intuito de ajudar as famílias latinas. Através destas páginas, esperamos que encontrem novas formas para melhor apoiar aos seus familiares que são LGBTQ1. Eles/as precisam do seu apoio para viver a vida plena que Deus deseja para eles/as.
Cada uma das duas partes foi escrita para refletir sobre valores cristãos como o amor, a dignidade de cada pessoa, a justiça social, a inclusão de todos/as na sociedade, a aceitação de todos/as os/as filhos/as de Deus e os direitos humanos.
Embora há pessoas que acreditem que os direitos que nos correspondem em sociedade são apenas o resultado de decisões judiciais, nós entendemos que os direitos civis e jurídicos devem ser reflexões reais e práticas dos direitos e da dignidade que Deus nos dá enquanto seres humanos. Assim também, os direitos civis e legais do nossos familiares LGBTQ devem refletir seus direitos e dignidade como filhos e filhas de Deus. Estes direitos são necessários para que os nossos familiares, que são LGBTQ, possam viver plenamente suas vidas—social, cultural, religiosa e politicamente protegidos/as e incluídos/as na sociedade e nas nossas comunidades latinas.
Also available in English: Justice and Health: Challenges to the Latino/a Family
The two parts of this booklet aim to help Latino/a families. This booklet wants to help you to best support your LGBTQ1 family members as they seek to lead the full lives that
God intends for them. Each of the two parts is guided by the Christian values of love, the dignity of every person, social justice, inclusion, acceptance, and human rights.
While many people see civil rights as simply a legal matter, we see the civil and legal rights for our LGBTQ family members as an indispensable context and requirement for them to live full social, cultural, religious and political lives in the Latino/a community and in the wider society. Laws have consequences, and in this booklet we highlight the positive effects of laws on our children and teenagers when full civil and human rights are guaranteed our LGBTQ family members, as well as the negative effects when those rights are not granted and guaranteed.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Latino/a Roundtable
Pacific School of Religion Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (format: Website)
The Latino/a Roundtable at Pacific School of Religion promotes understanding, acceptance and affirmation of Latino/a LGBTQ persons and their families by transforming Latino/a faith communities and the wider Latino/a community.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Latino/a Roundtable Resources
Pacific School of Religion Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (format: website)
Free Spanish-language resources published by the Pacific School of Religion Latino/a Roundtable. English translations are also available.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Mamá, Papá: Tengo algo que decirles
Latino/a Roundtable at Pacific School of Religion, 2015 (format: free-download)
Palabras de animo y esperanza para guiar a aquellos que desean tener una conversacion con sus padres y familia sobre su orientacion sexual.
Also available in English: Mom, Dad, I Have Something To Tell You
Words of encouragement and hope to guide those wanting to come out to their parents.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Ni Juicio, Ni Condena: Leyendo de Nuevo los Textos Bíblicos Sobre la Homosexualidad
Latino/a Roundtable at Pacific School of Religion, 2014 (format: free-download)
Una solida presentacion de temas biblicos utilizados frequentemente para condenar a las personas LGBT.
Also available in Portuguese: Nem Julgamento, Nem Sentença: Relendo os textos bíblicos sobre a homossexualidade
Este caderno é para você, sua família e sua igreja.
As explicações que se seguem, sobre como interpretar a Bíblia e sobre cada um dos textos bíblicos, representam, o que hoje em dia, acredita e ensina a grande maioria dos/as especialistas bíblicos de todo o mundo.
Em outras palavras, as interpretações e explicações que aqui apresentamos são interpretações e explicações corretas, comuns e majoritárias para compreender os textos bíblicos que têm sido usadas em relação à homossexualidade.
Also available in English: Neither Judgement Nor Condemnation: Reading Again The Biblical Text on Homosexuality
A scripturally sound presentation of biblical passages often used to condemn LGBTQ persons.
(categories: All, Latina/o)Out of the Shadows, into the Light: Christianity and Homosexuality
Miguel A. De La Torre, 2009 (format: book)
Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre, editor of this collection, has gathered a set of reflections on culture, sexuality, church and theology unique in its breadth and depth. Spanning race and class, delving into faith, culture and justice, this book provides an excellent introduction to the intersections of race, faith, and homophobia.
Starting with a chapter on “Practicing Safe Sexuality” and ending with chapters on “The Role of Straight Allies in the Pastoral Care of Lesbians and Gays” and “The Church in Action Asking Hard Questions,” the center of the book examines the role of Black and Hispanic culture in the lives of LGBT people of faith, as well as a chapter on the power of scripture in the lives of queer people.
Very readable though not for the casual reader, this book is an excellent resource for those seeking to understand the intersection of race, culture and sexuality.
(categories: All, Discernment and Discussion, Latina/o, The Curious)Respuestas a sus preguntas para una mejor comprensión de la orientación sexual y la homosexualidad
American Psychological Association (format: Free Download)
The Spanish version of Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality
This pamphlet from the American Psychological Association is designed to provide accurate information for those who want to better understand sexual orientation and the impact of prejudice and discrimination on those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
(categories: All, General Introduction, Information from Academic and Medical Sources, Latina/o)Sólo los hechos sobre la orientación sexual y la juventud: Una guía para directores de escuelas, educadores y personal escolar
American Psychological Association (format: Free Download)
The Spanish version of Just the Facts About Sexual Orientation & Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators & School Personnel.
The information in this booklet has been developed by a coalition of education, health, mental health, and religious organizations that share a concern for the health and education of all students in schools, including lesbian, gay, and bisexual students. We know you also share this concern—that all students have an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and supportive environment.
(categories: About Youth, All, Information from Academic and Medical Sources, Latina/o)Unlearning Homophobia Series
(format: On-line Video)
A compilation of three groundbreaking films—Straight from the Heart (parents acceptance of their lgbt children), All God’s Children (Exploring homophobia and it’s effects on the African-American community), and De Colores (lives of families of gay and lesbian Latinos and Latinas as they struggle to accept their gay children).
Here are links to the films on Vimeo:
De Colores
All God’s Children
Straight from the Heart
(categories: African American, All, Latina/o, Personal Stories, The Curious)