LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 18 of 33
July 12th, 2019
A prominent NYC pastor and long-time advocate for immigrant rights is suing the federal government after she was placed on a federal watchlist for conducting ministry work with migrants south of the border.
Christian Student Wins Appeal After Expulsion for Calling Gay Marriage "Sinful"
July 12th, 2019
After his 2015 expulsion from the University of Sheffield for calling gay marriage "sinful" on Facebook, Felix Ngole won the right to another hearing on appeal. Now the school will again determine if expressing anti-gay sentiment on social media justifies student expulsion.
Drag Queen Story Hour Draws Delighted Kids and Angry Protesters
June 27th, 2019
The Drag Queen Story Hour event in Spokane, Washington drew hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters to the South Hill Library. Across the country, people are up in arms about drag queens reading books to children.
Supreme Court Throws a New Wrinkle Into Case of Christian Bakers
June 27th, 2019
The frosting is not yet set on this cake. That was the message sent by the United States Supreme Court after it vacated a ruling that effectively put a pair of Christian bakers out of business for sticking to their religious guns.
Catholic High School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Removal From Catholic Diocese
June 26th, 2019
A Catholic high school in Indianapolis let a gay teacher go after months of negotiation. The Catholic Archdiocese told them to fire the teacher or lose their Catholic affiliation. Now community members are outraged.
Vatican Rejects Transgender Identity in New Official Document
June 17th, 2019
Apparently feeling threatened by the growing popularity of progressive views on gender and sexual orientation, the Vatican is trying to promote a “positive and prudent sexual education” which stresses to students the “full original truth of masculinity and femininity.”
Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?
June 14th, 2019
The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?
Should Catholics March in Pride Parades?
June 6th, 2019
While some Roman Catholic leaders do participate in Pride events, many more do not – often citing their belief that homosexuality should not be celebrated.
'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Officiates Wedding for Seattle Couple
June 4th, 2019
According to reports, Jonathan Van Ness got his ordination through the ULC in order to help couples legally tie the knot. One Seattle couple was lucky enough to call JVN their wedding officiant.
Alabama Refuses to Air "Arthur" Episode Featuring Same-Sex Wedding
May 24th, 2019
Alabama has decided not to air the season premiere of the famed children’s television show “Arthur” because it features a same-sex marriage between two of the characters.
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