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New Jersey Officials Tell Chick-Fil-A: Get Out

January 20th, 2022

One New Jersey mayor is trying his best to keep Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A out of a rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike, arguing that their prior opposition to same-sex marriage justifies a ban.

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Was Jesus Transgender? German Bible Museum Says Yes

December 29th, 2021

Mere weeks before Christmas, a German Bible museum hosted a pro-LGBT exhibit, including performances of a play that recasts Jesus Christ as a transgender woman. Evangelicals weren't thrilled to see their savior as trans.

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Utah Billionaire Leaves LDS Church, Donates to LGBTQ Group

December 29th, 2021

Utah's richest man just quit the Mormon Church with a very public goodbye. In a letter written to church leadership, billionaire Jeff Green said that he believes the LDS Church is actively harming LGBTQ individuals.

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Pastor Fired After Dressing in Drag to Support Pansexual Daughter

December 13th, 2021

Pastor Craig Duke was let go as head pastor at Newburgh United Methodist Church after appearing in an HBO series dressed in drag. He simply wanted to show support for the LGBTQ community, but is now out of a job.

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Christian Florist Settles With Gay Couple, Ending 8 Year Legal Battle

December 1st, 2021

A Christian florist who spent eight years in the Washington State courts for her right to deny service to a same-sex couple has finally thrown in the legal towel, agreeing to settle with the two men.

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Fahrenheit 2021? Virginia School Board Wants to Burn "Sexually Explicit" Books

November 12th, 2021

A Virgina school board recently voted to remove "sexually explicit" books from school libraries following complaints from parents. But two board members said they'd actually like to see the books burned.

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School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida

November 5th, 2021

A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged.

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Gay Volleyball Coach Fired By Christian High School, Sparking Anger

August 27th, 2021

A gay volleyball coach at a private Christian school in Colorado says he was forced out after administrators discovered pro-LGBTQ posts on his social media. He says he was told to denounce homosexuality, or lose his job.

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Life Under Sharia Law: Afghan Women, LGBT People Fear for Future

August 19th, 2021

The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty.

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Transgender Pastor Sues Church After Getting Fired For Coming Out

August 16th, 2021

Rev. Junia Joplin came out as transgender during a sermon broadcast last year. While she received accolades from many, she was let go from her job. Now she's suing her old church, citing gender identity discrimination.

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