"It says that it is better for students to go to their home or their community or their church. I can't go to any of those. I go home and my parents tell me I am cursed. I go to my church and I am rejected and condemned. I go to my community? What community do I have to go to?"
--Megan, an Anoka High School graduate on the school's policy of not discussing sexual orientation (h/t to reader Steve)
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There is some wonderful community at UCC or MCC churches, or others who are welcoming and affirming or open and affirming (ONA). See gaychurch.org, under church directory, by state. Peace.