- Axios (organization)
Axios is an association for Eastern Orthodox,
Byzantine Rite , andEastern Catholic Christians who aregay ,lesbian ,bisexual , ortransgender . Contrary to the traditional teachings of these churches, Axios believes that members' "sexuality and love is God given and healthy." [http://axios.net/about.htm]Axios states that the organization was created:
:* In order to affirm that gay men and women can live an active life of prayer and witness.:* For our mutual spiritual strength, stability, and well-being.:* For our desire to bridge the gulf between the church community and the gay community with love and through dialogue, prayer, service, and education.:* For the comfort, help, and support of our brothers and sisters and their families in realizing the joys and responsibilities of God's wondrous gift of sexuality.:* For the protection against stigmatization, repression and acts of intolerance.:* For opportunity to serve others in acts of charity and love as individuals and as a group.:* For the study of our rich and varied heritages and traditions.:* For a true sense of appreciation for each other and to achieve a spirit of fun and enjoyment in our development. [http://axios.net/about.htm]
Founded in
Los Angeles in 1980, Axios has since added chapters inColorado ,Ohio ,Pennsylvania ,Chicago ,Boston ,San Francisco Detroit , Las Vegas, and outside the U.S., inCanada andAustralia .Meetings of Axios begin with an Orthodox Vespers service.
External links
* [http://axios.net/index.htm Axios Los Angeles]
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