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12:55pm

Thu February 2, 2012
Politics

Kalamazoo faith leaders discuss LGBT issues at prayer breakfast

While the national prayer breakfast was happening in Washington this morning, faith leaders in Kalamazoo held their own prayer breakfast.

The group of leaders from different faiths discussed state laws affecting people who are lesbian, gay or transgender.

The Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center helped organize the breakfast. Executive Director Zach Bauer says faith has meant two things to the LGBT community.

“It’s either been a source of fear and oppression or its been a source of strength. We want to ensure that we explore the positive side of faith traditions and how that can enrich LGBT people’s lives if they chose,” Bauer said.

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