stirring document of true Christian compassion

When AIDS first hit, LGBTQ+ patients were roundly treated like lepers by much of American society, but Hollywood United Methodist Church decided to take a bold stand. This inspiring short doc, by America's favorite goth sweetheart, Pauley Perrette, presents HUMC clergy and congregants who were there thirty years ago. Most supported mounting two giant AIDS ribbons on the church bell tower to serve as a beacon of hope, even as some feared it was a bridge too far. If you suspect the folks you pray with every Sunday would also be opposed to such a gesture, I highly advise you to go find a more compassionate house of worship. This doc is what true Christianity looks like.

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A document of the 30-year history of the red AIDS ribbons on the tower of Hollywood United Methodist Church that were placed at the height of the AIDS crisis, signaling that all are welcome in this place no matter who you love.

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