Author: Stephanie Roy

Acadian/French Canadian, raised by a Catholic mom and an agnostic gay dad in northern New Brunswick, Canada, she is now a recent convert to Islam and an activist for LGBTQ-affirming interpretation of Islam and other faiths. As Queer-spawned and an active ally of the LGBTQ community, she sees her first responsibility - in life, in faith and in humanity - to defend her biological, chosen and future family from sexism, racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism and other types of discrimination. You can find Stephanie's musings at www.LoveGodDiversity.com.
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Identity vs Invisibility

Stephanie Roy

When I chose to start wearing the Hijab, I had one clear goal in mind: to identify visibly as a Muslim. My friends and family had one concern though, that I would lose my voice as a woman, that I would become invisible as a person. I would love to tell them that my Hijab has made me more visible than ever, that people notice me more and that I cannot be ignored any longer… but I would be lying. Unfortunately, the Hijab has changed people’s perspective of me. Not my friends, not even the Muslim community, but the non-Muslim … Continue reading Identity vs Invisibility

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La Bible tuera l’Église et l’homme tuera Dieu

Stephanie Roy

(TITLE TRANSLATION: The Bible will kill the Church and mankind will kill God) I take my title from the lyrics of a wonderful French-Canadian musical called Notre Dame de Paris (Hunback of Notre Dame) inspired by the famous novel by Victor Hugo. In this scene, Frollo (the priest) and Gringoire (the poet), discuss discoveries in science and technology–albeit based on 15th century Florence–such as the printing press and the rumours of round planet! *GASP!* They speculate that the world is about to change forever as all the new technologies will come to destroy the traditions and science will come to … Continue reading La Bible tuera l’Église et l’homme tuera Dieu

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I’m a Muslim!!!

Stephanie Roy

I am extremely happy and proud to announce that last night, July 28th, I did my declaration of faith. My wonderful boyfriend lead the declaration while in front of a number of friends! Thanks to everyone! The journey is faaaaaaar from over, but this is definitely a step in the right direction. Thank you to everyone who have kept me in their thoughts and prayers: peace and blessings to you all! Continue reading I’m a Muslim!!!