A Huge Concern
While Leanna was brought up as a Christian, her partner Rinat was raised as a Jew. The interfaith marriage was a concern for both families. Leanna told Patheos.com, “I think the interfaith thing was trumped by the gay thing. So our parents had already been through that shock. But I knew they would love her, and they have noticed I’m a nicer, better person when I’m with her.”
“My dad is a little worried about me, and has reminded me that I don’t have to give up who I am, and what I believe in.”