LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 6 of 32
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The LA Dodgers recently rescinded an invitation to honor a controversial LGBTQ+ activist group at an upcoming Pride Night.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.
"God is Trans" Exhibit at Manhattan Church Prompts Outrage
May 11th, 2023
Is God transgender? An exhibit entitled 'God is Trans' created by artist Adah Unachukwu debuted at a New York City church recently, prompting widespread outrage online and even from some parishioners.
Dylan Mulvaney: God Didn't Make a Mistake With Me
April 24th, 2023
Transgender activist, TikTok star, and Bud Light fan Dylan Mulvaney recently explained her relationship with God, saying that God didn't make a mistake with her or her gender identity.
Is There an Anti-Trans “Holy War” Brewing? Leaked Emails Cause Alarm
March 24th, 2023
Leaked emails between South Dakota officials and anti-trans lobbyists are sparking widespread concern among LGBTQ+ rights groups due to their stark opposition to transgender rights and Christian nationalist language.
Ancient Judaism Recognized Wide Variety of Genders, Scholars Say
March 22nd, 2023
Did Jews in the second century have a more nuanced and complex understanding than we do now? Religious scholars say that ancient Judaism recognized eight different genders, far more than the binary view we have today.
Gay Priests Beware: Catholic Group Using Grindr Data to Track Clergy Members
March 16th, 2023
A Catholic nonprofit is allegedly paying millions of dollars on the internet data marketplace to find priests using gay dating apps like Grindr. Is it a gay witch hunt, or are they holding priests to their celibacy vows?
Rainbow Church Steps Spark Heated Controversy in Viral Video
March 15th, 2023
In a viral video, a man confronts an elderly woman painting a rainbow on the steps outside of a Sydney church - which was later vandalized. He says that what she's doing is an "abomination," and asks her to repent.
What the Hell Is Happening in Tennessee?
March 9th, 2023
Tennessee legislators have passed HB 878, a controversial new bill that would allow ministers and government officials to decline to perform any weddings they deem “objectionable” based on their religious beliefs.
Clergy with Transgender Children Push Back on Anti-Trans Laws
March 2nd, 2023
Anti-transgender bills have been sweeping through the legislative halls of states nationwide, as the issue engulfs the world of politics. Now, clergy who are parents of trans kids are fighting back against the laws.
Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer
February 17th, 2023
Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay.
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