Members of the Church of Liberty in the ministries of Christ stood at the main entrance of the parade, waving placards that apologized for the way the LGBT community was treated by Christians. (CNN)
By Ursula Perano CNN
(CNN) – Religion has often been used to defeat the LGBT community. But at a pride parade this weekend in Marikina, a city just east of the Philippine capital, Manila, a group of Christians gathered to say something different: I'm sorry
They stood at the main entrance of the parade with placards that apologized for the way the LGBT community had been treated by Christians.
Their banners read as follows: "We are here to apologize for the way we Christians have wronged the LGBT community"
Some of the signs had more personal feelings.
One man said : "Can we hug you? "
According to Kohlin Lallabban, many took the group on offer
." It was so true and most of us had weeping eyes when we saw them ", said Lallabban.
The protest was part of the" I'm Sorry "campaign of the church, through which members seek to apologize. Biblical writings were used against the co In a statement on his Facebook page, the church wrote: "We do not need the recognition of people, but the comforting response of those who have accepted our sincere excuses motivates us and encourages us to continue this mission of our "
Lallaban believes that the act means an exceptional sum for the Filipino LGBT community, which has often been at odds with the nation's strongly Catholic culture.
"It was so stimulating to have this g support from the community.
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