Teach your children that being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is simply another means of expressing love. If one of your family is gay, lesbian, or bisexual be sure to let them know you love them just the way they are. Don't tell anti-gay jokes. You just perpetuate the stereotypes about gays and lesbians. Be open with others about having lesbian, gay, or bisexual friends or family.
Secrecy breeds shame.
If you overhear someone making an anti-gay comment, let them know you don't agree or approve. Write Congress to protest any anti-gay legislation as you become aware of it. Encourage open and honest discussion of gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues in your home, workplace and church. You can do a lot to change the way people think by educating them to the hateful agenda behind organizations that hide beneath the innocuous banner of family values. In addition to those listed below, the Christian Coalition, the Oregon and Idaho Citizens Alliances and Colorado for Family Values are all organizations that abuse the true meaning of family.