GOKARNA FOREST RESORT, KATHMANDU, NEPAL. Wednesday, July 8, 2009. by Rev. Steve Parelli.
Individuals from three different human rights group spoke to the pastors. Three lesbians from
Mitini Nepal shared their stories; one transgender and one young gay man from
Blue Diamond Society spoke; and one straight ally from
Protection Desk Nepal spoke. Some of these who spoke to the pastors declared themselves to be Christian and spoke on the importance of the need for Christian pastors and lay leaders to understand the issues and concerns of LGBTI people of Nepal. It was reported by attendees that this was the first occasion in the LGBTI history of Nepal that Christian pastors were publically hearing the stories of LGBTI Nepali people of faith.
For links to handouts and the Powerpoint presentation on the Bible and Homosexuality (which was not shown due to technical difficulties) and other materials,
a resource web page has been created for Nepali pastors. All Other Sheep materials can be reproduced and distributed with the condition that these materials are not sold for a profit; Other Sheep should be credited as the source.
Note: The book
The Children Are Free - Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships is NOT an Other Sheep publication. Nevertheless, you can receive copies of this book for free distribution through Other Sheep. Complementary copies will be sent to Nepal by way of individuals who are traveling to Nepal from the United States and are able to bring with them copies. Let Rev. Steve Parelli (
sparelli2002@yahoo.com) know when you have a carrier from the USA to Nepal who is willing to carry copies of this book. Unfortunately, funds are not available at this time for direct shipping.
