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Religious MLB Players Speak Out on Pride Night Controversy

June 2nd, 2023

Some MLB players are reacting with trepidation to the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting a controversial activist group that dress up as nuns, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, at an upcoming Pride Night. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 110 Comments »

Christians React to Chick-Fil-A Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 2nd, 2023

Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 86 Comments »

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? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 68 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 124 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 119 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 | 117 Comments »

LGBTQ Gamers Boycott New Harry Potter Game

February 9th, 2023

LGBTQ gamers are boycotting the new Harry Potter video game amidst ongoing controversy regarding author J.K. Rowling’s comments about transgender people. Will the protests against Hogwarts Legacy be successful? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 47 Comments »

Religious NHL Player Boycotts Team's Pride Night

January 20th, 2023

An NHL player is facing backlash for refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night. Citing his Russian Orthodox faith, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride-themed jersey. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 197 Comments »

Catholic Diocese Debuts Strict Gender and Pronoun Policies

January 6th, 2023

The Diocese of Des Moines is instituting a whole host of controversial gender-related policies, encompassing everything from bathroom usage, to sports and athletics, to preferred pronouns. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 73 Comments »

How Officiating Weddings Can Become a Meaningful Part-Time Job

December 15th, 2022

Performing weddings provides a front seat to true love while padding your bank account at the same time. One ULC minister shares the story of how she started officiating and what the role means to her. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 11 Comments »

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