Posts Tagged ‘gays in religion’

Massachusetts Catholic school won’t admit lesbians’ son

Massachusetts Catholic school won’t admit lesbians’ son
BOSTON – A Roman Catholic school has withdrawn its acceptance of an 8-year-old boy with lesbian parents, saying their relationship was “in discord” with church teachings, according to one of the boys’ mothers. It’s at least the second time in recent months that students have...
May 13th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

United Church of Christ: God is still speaking, and his language is inclusive

United Church of Christ: God is still speaking, and his language is inclusive
The United Church of Christ has recently released a promotional video that assures us, not only is God still speaking, but his language is inclusive of the LGBT community. Watch this amazing and encouraging video below! (P.S. Can anyone tell me if that is Kaki King strumming away on the guitar in the...
April 19th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

INTERVIEW: Jennifer Knapp bares all about God, music, and being a lesbian

INTERVIEW: Jennifer Knapp bares all about God, music, and being a lesbian
The following are some Q & A excerpts from an interview with Jennifer Knapp that was originally published on Christianity Today’s web-site. Have you been with the same partner for a long time? Knapp: About eight years, but I don’t want to get into that. For whatever reason the rumor...
April 15th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Homophobia and The Sanctity of Childhood

Homophobia and The Sanctity of Childhood
Just like marriage, childhood now comes in two flavors: regular and “sanctified.” The regular kind of childhood is what I remember — good and bad, happiness and unhappiness, school and family and friends, all of which were a mixed bag, and underlying it all was a constant eagerness to grow up and...
April 13th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Utah could become third Episcopal diocese with openly gay bishop

Utah could become third Episcopal diocese with openly gay bishop
Utah could become only the third Episcopal diocese with an openly gay bishop. The Rev. Michael L. Barlowe — who married his partner, the Rev. Paul Burrows, in San Francisco in 2008, just before the fractious Proposition 8 vote banning gay marriage — is one of four finalists to replace retiring...
April 12th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Let There Be Peace

Let There Be Peace
In a recent conversation with a concerned church member, an interesting question was posed: “If you could change anything with regard to how faith-based organizations handle the gay rights movement, what would it be?” I didn’t skip a beat … “I would sit down with as many...
March 24th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Vatican hit by gay sex scandal

Vatican hit by gay sex scandal
The Vatican was today rocked by a sex scandal reaching into Pope Benedict’s household after a chorister was sacked for allegedly procuring male prostitutes for a papal gentleman-in-waiting. Angelo Balducci, a Gentleman of His Holiness, was caught by police on a wiretap allegedly negotiating with...
March 5th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

What Would Jesus Do If Invited to a Gay Wedding?

What Would Jesus Do If Invited to a Gay Wedding?
The following was originally published via the Huffington Post by blogger, John Shore. To learn more about John Shore, you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or simply visit his web-site johnshore.com! I’ve recently been invited to a couple of gay weddings. So — what with being Christian...
March 1st, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Same-sex unions causes split amongst Episcopalian diocese

Same-sex unions causes split amongst Episcopalian diocese
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has backed away from recognizing same-sex unions, instead voting over the weekend to form a panel of laity and clergy that will set standards for church-sanctioned blessings of such unions should they be approved by the entire 2-million-member Episcopal Church. About...
February 22nd, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

Faith leaders step out in support of marriage equality in Iowa

Faith leaders step out in support of marriage equality in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – More than 160 faith leaders are weighing in on gay marriage, saying they support such unions and disagree with those who cite the Bible in raising objections. The 167 people, who represent a number of faiths, held a Statehouse news conference Tuesday to argue that unions...
February 17th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More

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