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The Pendulum - Religious intolerance cuts deep in gay community, Gold says Page 2 of 2 Gold began hearing conversations from co-workers and employees who described marriage as only being between a man and a woman. "I started realizing there was a real movement afoot," Gold said of seeing how large of an intolerant sentiment there was toward gays. He then realized this persecution was no different than what he had seen as a child. "The same kind of discrimination that was used so horribly against black people was being used against gay people," he said. Gold began his personal movement to create awareness of religious intolerance towards the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. "This country has a sad history of segregation." Gold said. "I wanted to go out and teach people and remind them of that. Most decent people in America don't want to be a part of that history. Most decent people don't want to continue that hatred." "Crisis" was compiled with contributors such Chamberlain, U.S. Congressman Bamey Frank. Major League baseball player Billy Bean. TV actor Alec Mapa and former tennis champion Martina Navatilova. All are gay and openly talk about the struggle and pain of being a gay teenager in the book. Gold is happy to be living in North Carolina, where there is currently no federal ban on gay marriage. "In the state of North Carolina, we have the chance to be the shining light of this country. Gold said. Gold said he hopes Americans will see the harm that intolerance toward the LGBT causes. "Anybody who is oppressed has the right to confront their oppressor," he said. Proceeds from "Crisis" go toward seven national gay advocacy programs for teens. Updated April 15, 2009 http://www.elon.edu/pendulum/Story.aspx7id 2060 4/15/2009
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