In the U.S. the YMCA is a powerful religious activist group promoting "manly" (athletic) Christianity and the [[Social Gospel]].<ref name="ymca.net"/> However, they also fully promote " Pride" which is about homosexual activities, as listed on various chapters' websites. | In the U.S. the YMCA is a powerful religious activist group promoting "manly" (athletic) Christianity and the [[Social Gospel]].<ref name="ymca.net"/> However, they also fully promote " Pride" which is about homosexual activities, as listed on various chapters' websites. |