LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 3 of 32
February 9th, 2024
Thousands have signed a petition protesting a new ad by jewelry maker Pandora. The commercial features a lesbian couple embracing, and now some are protesting the jeweler for "flaunting" gay relationships in their face.
Is "Religious Trauma" a Mental Disorder? Psychiatrists Are Torn
February 2nd, 2024
Psychiatrists are currently debating how best to categorize 'religious trauma,' particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ community. Should it be a recognized mental health disorder, or not?
Christian Radio Host Fired Over Support For LGBTQ+ Weddings
February 1st, 2024
A longtime Christian radio host was let go after saying that anti-LGBTQ Christians should attend same-sex weddings. As his employer defends the firing by saying his comments were unbiblical, he's refusing to back down.
Christian College Bans Staff From Stating Preferred Pronouns
January 19th, 2024
Wheaton College, a prominent private Christian school in Illinois, is facing scrutiny from alumni for a new policy which prohibits staff members from ever announcing their personal pronouns in a school-related context.
Catholic Priest Criticized for "Blasphemous" Gay Nativity Scene
December 28th, 2023
A Nativity display in Italy is prompting outrage for replacing Joseph with another woman draped in the rainbow flag, prompting a petition with tens of thousands of signatures decrying the display as "blasphemous."
Bible College Fires Teacher Over Anti-Gay Social Media Post
December 11th, 2023
A theology teacher at a Bible school is suing his former employer after he was fired for making anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. The school says he damaged their reputation, but he says he was posting biblical truths.
All-Female Catholic School Faces Backlash Over Trans Women Policy
December 7th, 2023
Saint Mary's College, an all-girls Catholic school in Indiana, just announced that they'll be admitted transgender women next fall. They say they took inspiration from the Pope himself, but some alumni aren't happy.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Contains "LGBTQ+ Propaganda," Group Warns
November 16th, 2023
One activist group warns that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ performers in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will expose children to the "LGBTQ agenda," and tens of thousands have signed a petition boycotting Macy's.
Wedding Photographer Wins Right to Refuse LGBTQ+ Couples
November 13th, 2023
A Virginia wedding photographer just won the legal right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. Despite no gay couples ever asking him to shoot their wedding, he challenged the state's non-discrimiation law - and won.
Drag-Wearing Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Outed Online
November 6th, 2023
Alabama pastor and Mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on November 3rd after his secret life as a crossdresser was outed. Now his community is in mourning, and looking for answers.
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