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Lesbian Couple Denied Wedding Tuxes By Christian Business Owner

July 1st, 2021

A lesbian couple in Florida was shocked when the local business they intended to rent their wedding tuxedos from suddenly cancelled their order on religious grounds just a few months before the wedding.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 128 Comments

Is Being Gay a Religion? LGBTQ Rights Under Attack in North Dakota

January 26th, 2021

A new bill introduced in North Dakota is taking a unique approach in its efforts to curtail LGBTQ rights, redefining homosexuality as a "nonsecular" act tied to the "religion" of secular humanism. Will it work?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 171 Comments

Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions

October 22nd, 2020

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

Is Marriage Equality at Risk? Supreme Court Questions Gay Marriage Ruling

October 10th, 2020

In a statement, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas indicated their disapproval of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized gay marriage nationwide, prompting fears it could be overturned.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 146 Comments

Chick-fil-A CEO Says White Christians Should Repent for Racism

June 19th, 2020

The CEO of Chick-fil-A recently threw his support behind the Black Lives Matter movement, suggesting white Christians repent for the sin of racism. But with CFA's opposition to gay marriage, is that selective repentance?

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

GOP Congressman Ousted After Officiating Gay Wedding

June 19th, 2020

Virginia GOP representative Denver Riggleman was targeted by his own party after officiating a gay wedding last year. On Saturday they successfully primaried him after censuring and condemning him at nearly every turn.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 80 Comments

Evangelicals Outraged Over Openly Gay Characters in Children's Media

March 3rd, 2020

LGBT people are finally seeing representation on the big screen, but not everyone is thrilled. Evangelical Christian groups and some lawmakers are protesting Disney and PBS for putting gay characters in media for kids.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 64 Comments

Church of England: Sex is for Straight, Married Couples Only

January 29th, 2020

A recent pastoral guidance from the Church of England reaffirms their belief that sex is only for straight, married couples. Many are calling that view out-of-date, and are asking the church to change with the times.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 57 Comments

Texas Megachurch Departs United Methodist Church Over Gay Debate

January 2nd, 2020

Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 91 Comments

Catholics Fume Over Pope Francis' Meeting With Pro-LGBT Priest

October 3rd, 2019

Pope Francis recently met with a pro-LGBT priest who has drawn frequent criticism for his stance on homosexuality. Some are saying this is yet another sign that the pope is a progressive. But others are questioning if the pope's words are hollow.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

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