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Conversion Therapy Leader Comes Out as Gay

September 6th, 2019

McKrae Game, who founded one of South Carolina's largest gay conversion therapy programs, has come out as gay. Now he's trying to figure out how to move forward with his life, seek forgiveness, and undo the harm he's caused. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 56 Comments »

Catholic High School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Removal From Catholic Diocese

June 26th, 2019

After 22 months of negotiation, a Catholic high school in Indianapolis let a gay teacher go. The Catholic Archdiocese told the school to fire the teacher or lose their Catholic affiliation. Now community members and fellow educators are outraged. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »

Presidential Candidate Says Gay Marriage Brought Him “Closer to God”

April 12th, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said that coming out as gay and getting married to his husband brought him "closer to God" - comments that sparked a public spat with Vice President Mike Pence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 230 Comments »

Senior Center Denies Elderly Lesbian Couple Housing, Citing "Biblical Values"

July 27th, 2018

A lesbian couple from Missouri has filed a lawsuit against a senior living center after their housing application was denied when the owners discovered they were gay. The case is already sparking heated debate over whether it's okay to discriminate based on sexual orientation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 251 Comments »

"No Gays Allowed": Tennessee Store Owner Defends Discriminatory Policy in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

June 12th, 2018

A Tennessee store owner took a stand against gay rights by putting up a "No Gays Allowed" sign. After a photo of the sign was posted online, it quickly became the top trending topic on Twitter, and was seen by millions around the globe. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 139 Comments »

From Queer to Convert: "Ex-Gay" Pulse Survivor Claims God Turned Him Straight

May 8th, 2018

Pulse shooting survivor Javier Luis Ruiz says the horrific attack convinced him to embrace God and leave his gay identity behind. Ruiz was recruited to participate in last weekend’s “Freedom March” in Washington D.C. – an event featuring other “ex-gays” who claim to have ditched homosexuality and become straight. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 106 Comments »

Is Conversion Therapy Finally Going Out of Style?

March 19th, 2018

In a major victory for the LGBT rights movement, states are cracking down on the use of conversion therapy for minors. However, the controversial practice – characterized by many experts as ineffective and even abusive – remains popular in many religious communities. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 122 Comments »

America's Pastor: The Complicated Legacy of Billy Graham

February 26th, 2018

Depending on who you ask, Billy Graham leaves behind either a storied legacy that will never be rivaled by another Christian preacher, or an enduring message of bigotry toward certain groups not favored by the Bible’s teachings. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 71 Comments »

Gay Mormon Man Announces Divorce From Wife

February 5th, 2018

Choosing between your heart and your faith can't be easy. But as one couple has discovered the hard way, faith doesn't always hold all the answers. From the outside, Josh and Lolly Weed seemed to have it all figured out. Both are successful in their careers Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 173 Comments »

Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Anti-Abortion Group

October 12th, 2017

Should a business be allowed to deny service to customers that have offensive beliefs? That’s the question being asked after a now-viral altercation between the owner of a Seattle coffee shop and members of an anti-abortion group. It all started when activ Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 138 Comments »