Reaffirming Support for Equal Rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer People

Submitted by the National Leaders Council and Passed at the 95th AEU Assembly

Whereas, Ethical Culture / Ethical Humanism affirms the worth and dignity of all people and supports equal rights for all, and

Whereas, we have repeatedly opposed discrimination against people because of sexual identity, sexual orientation, gender expression or affectional preference:

1972 – Opposing Discrimination against Homosexuals (reaffirmed in 1979)

1996 – Supporting legalization of gay marriage

2004 – Recognizing same sex marriages as valid in Ethical Culture

Therefore Be It Resolved, Ethical Culture / Ethical Humanism reaffirms its support for equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer people.