The Philippines' LGBTQ community and its allies gathered near the capitol city of Manila June 30 to celebrate Pride.
Like most public Pride events, the march drew plenty of people who were decidedly not there to celebrate love and acceptance.
Surprisingly, though, some religious groups were there for a completely different reason - they came to say sorry.
"I'm sorry," read a large banner carried by one Christian group that marched in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. "We're here to apologize for the ways that we as Christians have harmed the LGBT community."
The banner continued, noting the reasons why the group was apologizing:
... for not listening.
... for judging you.
... for hiding behind religion, when really I was just scared.
... I've looked at you as a sex act instead of a child of God.
... I have looked down on you instead of honoring your humanity.
... I've rejected and hurt your family in the name of 'family values.'
The people in the photos are from the Church of Freedom in Christ Ministries in Makati, BuzzFeed learned.
The group has been marching in Pride celebrations for years as part of their "I'm Sorry" campaign.
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