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2012-12-15T12:04:59-06:00

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From Food Stamps to Speaking at the White House

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 12:04 pm By Andrew Marin

Back in February I had the opportunity to speak on human sexuality at the White House, and then later that day also speak on bridging opposing worldviews fighting to dictate cultural normalcy, at the US State Department. On the flight back to Chicago I got to thinking how in the world does one go from qualifying for food stamps for three years to having an opportunity to work with this type of government folks towards a change of cultural consciousness... Read more

2012-12-15T20:08:59-06:00

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In Case You’re Not 1 of the 7.6 Million Viewers…

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 8:08 pm By Andrew Marin

Just in case you are not one of the 7.6 million viewers of a recent BuzzFeed article that named The Marin Foundation’s I’m Sorry Campaign as the #1 Picture of the 21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity, here it is! I’m being serious when I say this, but I think this is the biggest honor we’ve ever been associated with. If there is something that I want our lasting legacy to be, being the number one picture... Read more

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2014-06-20T08:28:16-05:00

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I’m Sorry Campaign at Chicago Pride Parade

Last updated on: June 20, 2014 at 8:28 am By Andrew Marin

This past weekend, a group with The Marin Foundation took the I’m Sorry Campaign to the Chicago Pride Parade. It was a great time of conversations and celebrating the day with others at the parade. Deni Fitzpatrick, who is interning with us this summer, was at the parade to capture some images of the day. Deni hails from Canada and she has joined us at The Marin Foundation this summer to utilize her background in photography. A handful of her... Read more

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2012-12-15T19:09:38-06:00

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To Know and Be Known

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:09 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post is from Brent Bailey, who is currently with us in Chicago as an intern at The Marin Foundation. He is working on his Masters of Divinity at Abilene Christian University and regularly blogs at oddmanout.net. Chicago’s Pride celebration culminated this past weekend, and our involvement in various events brought back to mind questions regarding how conspicuously I should wear my orientation as I seek to follow Christ. It took me about six months to get used to... Read more

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2012-12-15T19:10:13-06:00

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Dr. John Corvino in Chicago (6/22)

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:10 pm By Andrew Marin

Dr. John Corvino, co-author of the recently released book ‘Debating Same-Sex Marriage‘, will be joining for our next Living in the Tension gathering to talk about state of the marriage debate today, why it continues to generate more heat than light, and his thoughts on moving forward in a more productive manner. Commonly known as ‘The Gay Moralist’, Dr. Corvino is an Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Wayne St. University in Detroit, MI. Along with contributing to dozens... Read more

Living in the Tension Gatherings

2012-12-15T19:16:01-06:00

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The New Creation

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post is from Michael “Fish” Van Huis, interning with us this summer at The Marin Foundation. Michael is majoring in Christian Ministry at Abilene Christian University where he also founded Voice, an unofficial LGBT and allies group at ACU. You can check out his blog at http://livinginboystown.tumblr.com/. How would you respond to the following question: “If you could go back and experience middle and/or high school all over again, would you?” If my memory is correct, there was a movie that... Read more

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2012-12-15T19:16:14-06:00

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Living in the Tension Gathering – Mon, June 18

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm By Andrew Marin

For our next Living in the Tension community gathering on June 18th, Deni Fitzpatrick will be sharing a bit of her story with us connected to her journey with faith and sexuality. Deni is an intern with us this summer at The Marin Foundation where she is using her skills as a photographer. She hails from Canada but has lived and traveled throughout the US and worldwide, where she worked to develop young leaders to make a positive impact in their communities.... Read more

Living in the Tension Gatherings

2013-02-05T12:32:17-06:00

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Calling All Parents

Last updated on: February 5, 2013 at 12:32 pm By Andrew Marin

“Mom, Dad, I have something to tell you…I’m gay”. One of the most difficult and life changing statements a parent can hear is that of their child coming out to them. Like a bomb being dropped, this revelation has the potential to tear families apart. Parents often feel scared, angry, confused, anxious, hopeless, and very alone. Their hopes and dreams for their children are shaken and replaced with fears of AIDS, discrimination, and stigma. What do you do? To whom... Read more

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2012-12-15T19:17:55-06:00

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An Eye Cannot Hear

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:17 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post is from Brent Bailey, who is currently with us in Chicago as an intern at The Marin Foundation. He is working on his Masters of Divinity at Abilene Christian University and regularly blogs at oddmanout.net. Brent will be writing a few posts for this blog over the summer, so to kick things off he has written a piece to share a small part of his story along with touching on why he has chosen to invest in... Read more

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2012-12-15T19:19:20-06:00

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Interview with Jennifer Knapp

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 7:19 pm By Andrew Marin

Jennifer Knapp will be joining us this Thursday (7pm) at Roscoe’s (3356 N. Halsted St.) as a part of her Inside Out Faith tour, so in anticipation for the night we asked her a few questions about the tour and her journey as a Christian and a musician that you can check out below. You can check out a description for the event on May 31st and listen to some of her music here. After taking a break from playing music... Read more

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