There is a uniquely insidious nature of religion-based bigotry, hostility and prejudice because it places a moral and religious stamp of approval on the oppression of LGBT individuals, especially young gay and lesbian people. This points to why studies have shown gay and lesbian youths reporting high levels of at-school victimization report higher levels of substance abuse, suicide and sexual risk behaviors than heterosexual peers reporting high levels of at-school victimization.

Faith In America challenges religion-based bigotry and has engaged youth through Campus Pride with founder Mitchell Gold and his book CRISIS. Religion based bigotry has gone on for too long, too many are suffering as a result and it has to stop.