Religious Resources in Support of Sex Education, Reproductive Rights, and the Rights of GLBTQ youth

Research shows that the majority of people of faith and religious organizations support comprehensive sex education that includes messages about delaying sexual initiation and medically-accurate, age-appropriate information about contraception. The Religious Right has monopolized the conversation regarding faith and sexuality for many years, and progressive religious individuals and organizations provide a necessary perspective to strengthen and diversify advocacy work in support of sex education. It is critical to include them as allies when doing advocacy work.

The organizations listed below provide a starting point for identifying religious allies of comprehensive sex education, reproductive health, and LGBT rights. Many of these organizations provide resources on incorporating a religious perspective into sex education advocacy and/or provide opportunities for partnership. They also provide resources to people of faith who want to bring healthy conversations about sexuality into their own congregations. Additionally, the list of online communities provides information and support to anyone who is unsure about reconciling their progressive views about sex education with their religious beliefs.