LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 5 of 32
July 13th, 2023
A Christian social worker in the UK says he is facing religious discrimination after a job offer was rescinded when his would-be employer learned about his biblical views on same-sex marriage.
Is This the Future? More Businesses Refusing to Serve LGBTQ Customers
July 13th, 2023
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling which granted an evangelical wedding vendor the legal right to turn down same-sex couples, some businesses have been emboldened to deny service to LGBTQ customers.
Supreme Court Rules Christian Web Designer Can Turn Down Gay Couples
June 30th, 2023
Evangelical Christian web designer Lorie Smith just won the legal right to discriminate against same-sex couples. She says that providing service to same-sex couples violates her religious freedom, and the court agreed.
Majority-Muslim City's Ban on Pride Flags Ignites Controversy
June 22nd, 2023
The Hamtramck, Michigan city council just voted to ban the LGBTQ Pride flag from being flown at government buildings because it could potentially offend the religious sensibilities of local residents.
Christian Farmer Faces Backlash Over Anti-Pride Post
June 16th, 2023
A Louisiana farmer is facing Bud Light-style backlash, only in reverse. He made a social media post from his business account criticizing LGBTQ Pride, and as a consequence lost some two-thirds of his business.
"You Don't Belong!" Canadian Teacher Lambasts Muslim Student for Skipping Pride Event
June 9th, 2023
A teacher in Canada was caught on tape telling a Muslim student to "get out" after the student allegedly skipped class to avoid partaking in pro-LGBTQ Pride events. Was the teacher right, or did they go too far?
Religious MLB Players Speak Out on Pride Night Controversy
June 2nd, 2023
Some MLB players are reacting with trepidation to the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting a controversial activist group that dress up as nuns, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, at an upcoming Pride Night.
Christians React to Chick-Fil-A Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
June 2nd, 2023
Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical.
Christian University Fires Staff Over Pronouns in Email Signatures
May 24th, 2023
Houghton University, a Christian school in New York, fired two employees after they refused to remove pronouns from their email signature, and they say the school's pronoun policy only exists to be trans-exclusive.
MLB Team Rescinds Invite to Controversial LGBTQ Group After Catholic Backlash
May 22nd, 2023
The LA Dodgers recently rescinded an invitation to honor a controversial LGBTQ+ activist group at an upcoming Pride Night. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence dress as nuns, prompting Catholic outrage.
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