Red State Religions: The Religious Fight for Same Sex Marriage in Alabama Part II
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Show Notes
Dr. Gillian Frank continues to explore the progressive religious communities in conservative areas, focusing on the Unitarian Universalist ministers and LGBTQ couples who participated in same-sex marriage ceremonies in Birmingham, Alabama. The episode highlights Reverend Luna Jensen Borad's, detailing the political and religious struggles leading to and following the legalization of same-sex marriage. Personal stories from Kay and Andrew illustrate the impact of finding liberal religious spaces in a conservative environment. The episode examines the intersection of faith and social justice, unraveling the complex history of marriage equality and the enduring presence of liberal religion in the Bible Belt.
Red State Religions is produced by the Institute for Religion, Media, and Civic Engagement with generous funding from the Henry Luce Foundation.
- Created by Dr. Gillian Frank
- Producer: Andrew Gill
- Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi
- Audio Engineer and Music: R. Scott Okamoto
- Production Assistance: Kari Onishi
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