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Christian Lifeguard Refuses to Raise Pride Flag On Beach, Files Lawsuit

June 17th, 2024

A fire captain and lifeguard in Los Angeles argues his religious freedom is being violated by a countywide mandate that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be flown at lifeguard posts. He received a religious exemption - but wants more.

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Christian Parents Denied Foster License for Anti-Trans Views

June 7th, 2024

Prospective adoptive and foster parents are suing Vermont, arguing the state violated their right to religious freedom, after Vermont denied their fostering application on the basis that they hold anti-transgender views.

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During Pride, Wave of Vandalism Strikes Pro-LGBTQ+ Churches

June 6th, 2024

Churches that openly advocate for and affirm the LGBTQ+ community are increasingly under fire, especially during Pride Month. From graffiti to theft to property damage, pro-gay churches are under fire by vandals.

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Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel Facing Boycott After Pro-Pride Post

June 6th, 2024

Wildly popular children's entertainer Ms Rachel is facing boycotts after she made a post wishing members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride, which critics argue is inappropriate for a children's entertainer to do.

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Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

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United Methodist Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy, Reversing Decades-Old Ban

May 6th, 2024

Members of the United Methodist Church General Conference just voted to end a 40-year ban on gay clergy, putting an end to a debate that threatened to tear the church apart in recent years.

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What the World's Major Faiths Say About Transgender People

April 26th, 2024

Gender transition and gender identity are some of the biggest issues being discussed today. Are the world's major faiths accepting of transgender people, or are they hostile to the idea of gender transition?

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Ohio Christians Push Back Against Upcoming Pride Parade

April 19th, 2024

Ohio Christians are trying to stop a LGBTQ+ Pride festival from taking place. They say it violates their small town, faith-based values, with one man arguing that the city is "[trying] to cram this down our throats.”

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TN Bill Would Allow Anti-LGBTQ Parents to Adopt LGBTQ Children

April 15th, 2024

The Tennessee State Senate just passed a bill which will allow LGBTQ+ kids to be adopted into families harboring anti-gay views. Some LGBTQ+ advocates argue that this is discrimination hiding under the guise of faith.

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Vatican: Gender Ideology and Transgender Surgery Defy God

April 11th, 2024

The Catholic Church just released a long awaited report entitled "Infinite Dignity," which lists gender ideology and gender affirming surgery as existential threats to humanity, and transgender Catholics are not happy.

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