I see entirely too many stories like the one following. I don't think we can chalk this up to religion entirely (althought Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism retain their official disapproval of homosexuals). In my experience, the subject gets very little discussion in the church itself (I have never heard a sermon on it, for example). I would guess you would hear more at a fundamentalist Christian congregation. (Of course, my experience is only in Canada).
Are you a GLBTT person or ally associated with The United Church of Canada? You are invited to attend a regional gathering to tell your story and voice your thoughts about the attitudes toward homophobia and heterosexism in the United Church today. This consultation has been mandated by the 40th General Council 2009.
I don't know if this has to do with religion and faith to most people or not, but it certainly does to me. My husband and I moved to Canada in May 2009 so that I could attend seminary in preparation for the ministry. Since then, the rules for permanent residency in Canada have changed, and one of us must be offered a full-time job before we can apply for permanent residency. Therefore, he has had to move back to South Korea (his country of residence) to support my educational costs (I am a US citizen).
