Support LGBT Muslims set up by Peter Tatchell foundation after increase in dislike-crimes against both communitiesThe launch of a modern campaign aimed at generating support for LGBT Muslims and promoting dialogue about homosexuality has received mixed reactions from the Muslim community.
The modern Support LGBT Muslims campaign,established by the Peter Tatchell Foundation, attracted both criticism and support at the launch on Wednesday. “Some LGBT Muslims have complained that they’ve received harassment from their fellow Muslims, or ” said Tatchell,a prominent LBGT-rights campaigner. “We want to challenge that by pointing out that both homosexual and Muslim people suffer prejudice and dislike crimes – therefore we should be working together.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com