Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults are far more likely to identify as atheists than the general public, and even those who are religious feel a conflict between their faith and their sexuality, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center.
The report, part of Pew’s recently released “Survey of LGBT Americans,” shows that almost half of LGBT Americans describe themselves as atheist, agnostic or having no religious affiliation, compared to only about 20 percent of the general population. Among LGBT adults who do have a religious affiliation, 33 percent say they feel a conflict between their religious beliefs and their sexual orientation or gender identity. At the same time -- and perhaps not surprisingly -- LGBT Americans also report feeling unwelcomed by religious institutions, which may account for some of the decreased religiosity within the community.
Gay Atheists: Facing Religious Hostility, LGBT Americans Abandon Faith: Pew Study
They are free thinkers
and ought to have that freedom as well.
Freedom to marry those of the same gender.