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Southern Baptists Finalize Vote to Keep Women Out of Ministry

June 15th, 2023

Should women be able to hold pastoral positions? Despite pressure from Saddleback leader Rick Warren, the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation's largest Protestant denomination, just voted no. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 177 Comments »

Gender-Neutral God? Church of England Considers Ditching God's Masculine Pronouns

February 13th, 2023

Critics are accusing the Church of England of going 'woke' after they announced they are considering switching to the gender-neutral and more inclusive they/them pronouns when referring to God. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 118 Comments »

Move Over Drag Queens: Library Hosts Controversial "Pastor Story Hour"

January 23rd, 2023

A Massachusetts pastor had his "Pastor Story Hour" event revoked, then reinstated following blowback). At the event, he read anti-LGBTQ books aimed at children, and members of the community aren't happy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 76 Comments »

Is a Gendered Dress Code Discriminatory to Nonbinary Employees?

September 23rd, 2022

Washington state is warning Alaska Airlines that their work uniforms, which requires employees to choose from a strict masculine or feminine outfit, is discriminatory to nonbinary employees. Are dress codes out of date? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 123 Comments »

A Nonbinary Viking? New Discovery Challenges Medieval Gender Roles

August 13th, 2021

Were Vikings more progressive on gender than we are today? That's what many archaeologists are asking following the discovery that an important Viking tomb contains a nonbinary, gender nonconforming individual within. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 69 Comments »

Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank

March 9th, 2021

A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Congress Approves Gender-Neutral Language as Faith Leaders Fume

January 7th, 2021

Some Christian leaders - and politicians - are crying foul on new rules governing the House of Representatives, including the adoption of gender neutral language. Critics say the new phrasing denies God's authority. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 134 Comments »

Vatican Rejects Transgender Identity in New Official Document

June 17th, 2019

Apparently feeling threatened by the growing popularity of progressive views on gender and sexual orientation, the Vatican is trying to promote a “positive and prudent sexual education” which stresses to students the “full original truth of masculinity and femininity.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 87 Comments »

Children’s Hospital Eliminates Gender Markers from Patient Wristbands

September 25th, 2018

Children’s Hospital of Colorado has found itself at the center of controversy after a recent announcement that it will no longer be printing gender markers on the wristbands it gives to patients. LGBTQ groups support the decision, but critics say it could prove dangerous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 65 Comments »

Disney Show Featuring 'Boy Princess' Sparks Outrage

December 4th, 2017

The popular animated Disney show Star vs. The Forces of Evil recently debuted a young male character who likes to dress up as a princess, generating mixed reactions from viewers. The episode drew immediate backlash from numerous conservative groups, including the American Family Association. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 63 Comments »

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