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Christian School Expels Student Over Rainbow Birthday Cake

January 16th, 2020

A private Christian school in Kentucky has reportedly expelled a student after they found a picture of her posing with a rainbow birthday cake. Despite heavy criticism, school officials stand by the decision. Continue Reading »

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Texas Megachurch Departs United Methodist Church Over Gay Debate

January 2nd, 2020

Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely. Continue Reading »

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Transgender Pastors Struggle to Find Acceptance as Gender Debates Persist

December 19th, 2019

Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out. Continue Reading »

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Christians Furious Over Netflix's "Gay Jesus" Christmas Special

December 16th, 2019

A new Netflix Christmas special depicting Jesus as a gay man has Christians around the world outraged, and more than 1.8 million have since signed a petition demanding the streaming service remove the program. Continue Reading »

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Chick-fil-A Vows To Stop Supporting Anti-LGBTQ Christian Charities

November 21st, 2019

In a stunning about-face, Chick-Fil-A announced earlier this week that it will stop all donations to Christian charities that have histories of fighting against same-sex marriage. Some Christians were less than pleased. Continue Reading »

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Is It Legal to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees? Supreme Court to Decide

October 11th, 2019

For the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case about the employment rights of transgender individuals. The case involves a transgender woman who was fired from her job after announcing her transition and refusing to wear male clothes to work. With two new appointees by President Trump, how will the new court rule? Continue Reading »

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Catholics Fume Over Pope Francis' Meeting With Pro-LGBT Priest

October 3rd, 2019

Pope Francis recently met with a pro-LGBT priest who has drawn frequent criticism for his stance on homosexuality. Some are saying this is yet another sign that the pope is a progressive. But others are questioning if the pope's words are hollow. Continue Reading »

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Conversion Therapy Leader Comes Out as Gay

September 6th, 2019

McKrae Game, who founded one of South Carolina's largest gay conversion therapy programs, has come out as gay. Now he's trying to figure out how to move forward with his life, seek forgiveness, and undo the harm he's caused. Continue Reading »

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Mississippi Wedding Venue Turns Away Mixed Race Couple, Citing Christian Beliefs

September 4th, 2019

After learning that her brother and his fiancée had been turned down by a wedding venue in their small Mississippi hometown, Lakambria Welch thought there must have been a mistake. She drove down to Boone's Camp Event Hall in Booneville, MS to sort things out with the owner. But Welch couldn’t have been prepared for the conversation that followed. Continue Reading »

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Illinois Governor Signs Bill Mandating Schools Teach LGBT History

August 16th, 2019

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker just signed into law a bill that ensures all public school students in Illinois learn about the contributions and history of the LGBT movement in American history. Progressive groups are praising the bill as a step towards giving LGBT youth representation in their textbooks. However, some parents believe the law is taking away their right to educate their children about sexuality. Continue Reading »

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