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Definitions EQUAL, AFFIRMED, INCLUDED. The following definitions are a starting Demisexual: A demisexual is a person Intersex: describes a person whose point for learning about the language of who does not experience sexual attraction body does not fit the conventional the LGBTIQA+ community. unless they form an emotional connection. definitions of “male” and “female”. It’s more commonly seen in, but by no This includes hormone imbalances, LGBTIQA+: stands for Lesbian, Gay, means confined to, romantic relationships. atypical chromosomes, and physical sex Are you a lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, intersex, queer or asexual+ person with Christian faith? Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Comes from the orientation being “halfway characteristics that reflect the typical sex Asexual. The plus represents the many We are a community of churches, groups and organisations that affirm, celebrate and between” sexual and asexual. religious characteristics of either both male and identities that are not represented in that culture and ideology. female or neither male or female. Also support people just like you! Not sure what it means to be LGBTIQA+ affirming? acronym. known as the more medicalised term Dysphoria: refers to “gender dysphoria” Here’s our statement of affirmation: Affirming theology: typically refers “differences of sex development”. which is the experience of often to theology that is doesn’t believe unbearable or nearly unbearable Lesbian: A woman whose primary being same-sex attracted, gender non- disconnection between (1) how others romantic, emotional, physical and sexual conforming, queer etc. is a sin, affirms gender you (social) and (2) how you attractions are to other women. the identities of queer people. Believes perceive the gendering of your own body that being LGBTIQA+ is an intended and Marginalisation: The process of making a We believe that LGBTIQA+ people are a loved and (physical). wonderful part of God’s created diversity. group/class of people less important that Ex-gay/Ex-trans: Someone who no longer is relegating them to a secondary position. essential part of God’s intended human diversity. Ally/Allyship: Describes the act of identifies as gay, lesbian or trans. They supporting a group other than one’s own Non-affirming theology: theology that are almost always still attracted to the (in terms of racial identity, gender, faith believes that queer people are either same sex or experiencing some form of identity, sexual orientation etc.) Allies broken and/or sinful. dysphoria, so the label is often about acknowledge that other groups face rejecting the identity rather than truly Non-binary: a catch all category for disadvantage and oppression different changing on the inside. The idea that gender identities that are not exclusively to their own; take risks and supportive people can and should become ex-gay or masculine or feminine and thus exist action on their behalf; commit to reducing ex-trans has been shown time and time outside the gender binary. Is also an Here are some groups, organisations and resources that can help you work out more their own complicity or collusion in again to be extremely harmful. While the identity in itself. about who you are and how your faith and sexuality work together oppression of those groups and invest in terms “ex-lesbian” and “ex-bi” make sense, strengthening their own knowledge and Pansexual: the sexual, romantic, emotional they are almost never used in the ex-gay/ awareness of oppression. “Allyship is a attraction to people regardless of their sex ex-trans movement. verb not a noun”. or gender identity. Gay: A word describing a man or a woman Asexual: Person who is not sexually Patriarchy: A social system of male who is emotionally, romantically, sexually attracted to anyone or does not have a domination in which males hold the and relationally attracted to members of sexual orientation. (This is a spectrum.) primary power, predominate in roles of the same sex. political leadership, moral authority, social Aromantic: A person who does not Gender: The concepts of masculinity and privilege and control of property. In the experience romantic attractions. femininity as they are socially constructed. family domain men hold authority over Biphobia: The fear of, discrimination The qualities and social expectations women and children. against, or hatred of bisexuals, which is that are ‘appropriate’ to accompanying Privilege: A right, license, or exemption www.thebravenetwork.org www.equalvoices.org.au www.melbourne www.uniting often times related to the current binary biological sex. from duty or liability that is granted as a Support and advocacy group for National advocacy organisation acceptance.wixsite.com/ networkaustralia standard. Biphobia exists in the LGBTQI+ Gender Expression: How one expresses special benefit, advantage or favour. LGBTIQA+ people from Christian with branches in most states and home .org.au community as well as in general society. their gender identity to others. Such as Common examples of biphobia include the Queer: Often used as an umbrella term backgrounds territories We are an open and UNA is the national through behaviour, dress, mannerisms, hair, affirming community in network for LGBTIQ+ idea that bisexuals are more likely to cheat from the LGBTI+ community. Depending The primary focus of Brave “We are a movement of straight body and voice characteristics. Melbourne, Australia that people, their families, etc. on the user it may be derogatory or Network is ensuring the wellbeing and LGBTIQ+ Christians who Gender Identity: An individual’s internal affirming. It is a word that has largely been supports Catholics who friends and supporters Bisexual: A person who has significant of LGBTIQA+ people of faith, mourn the silencing and rejection sense of being male, female or something reclaimed although its use used to be and identify as Lesbian, Gay, within the Uniting romantic, emotional, physical and sexual regardless of their faith journey. of Christians who are LGBTIQ+ by else. Since gender identity is internal, it sometimes still exists as a slur. Bisexual, Transgender, Church in Australia. attractions to members of multiple Brave Network is fully affirming our churches. We are committed may not be visible to everyone else. Intersex and Queer. genders. The frequency intensity, or quality Sex: the category of male and female in of LGBTIQA+ inclusive theology to the cultivation of church of attraction is not necessarily directed Gender non-conforming: Used to describe which humans and most living things are and is both sex positive and faith cultures in which LGBTIQ+ people Acceptance Melbourne divided into based on their reproductive toward each gender equally. Bisexuality is people whose gender expression differs positive. are welcomed and accepted on has been providing a safe functions and biological characteristics. also a spectrum and sometimes you will from societal expectations placed upon the same basis as anyone whose space for LGBTIQ Catholics see the term “bi+” used to indicate this. them regarding gender. Sexual orientation: Emotional, romantic, BraveNetworkMelbourne sexuality is ‘straight’.” to practice their faith since sexual and relational attraction to another Cisgender: often shortened to “cis”. Genderqueer: A term used by some We also have a closed group. 1973. person. May be same-sex orientation, bi/ Visit the website to get the Describes a person who exclusively and individuals who identify as neither entirely Send us a message to learn more. unambiguously identifies as the gender male nor entirely female. pan orientation etc. contact details for your area. they were assigned at birth (by parents/ Heteronormativity: The assumption Transgender: Is sometimes shortened doctors). that everyone is heterosexual, and that to trans. Often used as an umbrella term Conversion therapy: Therapy that heterosexuality is superior to other and describes someone who does not attempts to “fix” or change someone’s sexualities. Exists at individual as well as exclusively and unambiguously identify sexual orientation. Is not grounded in institutional levels. as the gender they were assigned at Counsellors with expertise in LGBTIQ identity and Christian faith any psychological research and has been birth (by their parents and/or doctors). Homophobia: Negative feelings, attitudes, shown to be very harmful. Also often Note transgender is correctly used as an actions and/or behaviours toward anyone referred to as ex-gay or ex-trans therapy. adjective and not a noun. So “transgender who is gay or thought to be gay. More correctly viewed as part of the people” is appropriate but “transgenders” conversion movement due to its virtually Homosexuality: Defines attraction to the is largely viewed as disrespectful. same sex. Many prefer other terms such as inseparable connection to evangelical Transphobia: The fear, hatred of, or “gay” or “lesbian”. Considered offensive to www.mgacounselling.com.au www.equipcounsellingconsulting.com.au www.queerspace.org.au discomfort with people whose gender many LGBTIQA+ people. expression or identity does not conform to cultural gender norms. www.qlife.org.au QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Produced by Brave Network Melbourne For more information, visit www.thebravenetwork.org 1800 184 527 Webchat 3pm to midnight, 7 days Have you been told that you’re broken? Read, listen and