IDAHOT 2017 Understanding homophobia and how to destroy it

Today is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)

Here are some relevant articles for you to read and share.

Homophobia just doesn’t exist in others, it exists in LGBTI people as well. This article talks about the 4 main factors that create it. READ Homophobia – 4 factors – internal and external

How many times have you heard someone say ‘I’m not homophobic but’ …..and obviously what they said after ‘but’ indicated they were. READ I’m not homophobic but (fill in the blank)

George Weinberg, the man who invented the word homophobia in 1965 died in March this year at the age of 87. Find out why the word ‘homophobia was invented in this interesting article. READ Who invented the word homophobia and why

Understanding the difference between homophobia and heterosexism can be helpful for us to identify it in ourselves and others. READ Homophobia and/or Heterosexism – knowing the difference

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About the Author: Anthony Venn-Brown OAM

Anthony Venn-Brown OAM, is one of Australia’s foremost commentators on faith and sexuality. His bestselling autobiography 'A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality, church and faith', details his journey from being a national Pentecostal leader and famous preacher, preaching to 1000s every weekend in Australia’s growing mega-churches, such as Hillsong, to living as an openly gay man. Anthony was one of the first in the world to experience religious gay conversion 'therapy' and has worked to see the practice cease. Anthony was the co-founder and former leader of Freedom2b. He is an educator and consultant on LGBT/faith issues and leader in deconstructing the ex-gay/reparative/conversion therapy myth. Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International. Anthony has been recognised on a number of occasions for his contribution and impact including being twice voted one of 'The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians’ (2007 and 2009) and in June 2020 he was awarded the 'Order of Australia Medal' (OAM) for service to the LGBTIQ community.