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Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church

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Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church
同光同志長老教會
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25°02′55″N 121°31′40″E / 25.048516039219702°N 121.52779261325196°E / 25.048516039219702; 121.52779261325196
CountryTaiwan
DenominationPresbyterian
Websitewww.tkchurch.org
History
FoundedMay 5, 1996 (1996-05-05)

Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church (Chinese: 同光同志長老教會; pinyin: Tóngguāng Tóngzhì Zhǎnglǎo Jiàohuì) is the first Christian Church for homosexuals in Chinese society. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan, and does not believe homosexuality to be a sin. It was established on 5 May 1996.

Although the church has a system of Presbyterianism, it is independent from the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan.

The church also works with Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, and attends Taiwan Pride.

History

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Founded in 1996, the Tong-Kwang Light House is the first LGBTQ-affirming church in Taiwan.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Can You Be Christian And Queer?". CinemQ. 6 November 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Yang, William (June 24, 2017). "A Gay Pastor in Taiwan Bridging LGBT and Christian Communities". Ketagalan Media. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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