Valparaiso’s “Beyond Tolerance" Conference Explores New Ways to Think

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, Indiana) this coming Thursday, March 25, you will surely not want to miss “Beyond Tolerance.” This discussion event will highlight “theological and pastoral perspectives on people who are gay or lesbian” and is “part of continuing efforts to foster a campus environment that is welcoming of all people.” It's sponsored by the university's Diversity Concerns Committee.

We here at Lutherans Concerned applaud this event as yet another sign of the increasing welcome and acceptance of LGBT people and their families taking place throughout the Lutheran church. We thank the university staff and leaders who have made this event possible. We note as especially hopeful the pan-Lutheran nature of the discussion, bringing together folks from ELCA, Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and other Lutheran backgrounds.

See here for a local news story about "Beyond Tolerance."

For additional information about Valparaiso’s work toward becoming a more welcoming place, see this story from Pretty Good Lutherans.