LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 17 of 33
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is It Legal to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees? Supreme Court to Decide
October 11th, 2019
For the first time ever, the Supreme Court is hearing a case about the employment rights of transgender individuals. Can they be fired for transitioning?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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