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Methodist Church Votes to Keep Discriminating Against Gays

March 13th, 2019

After several years of emotionally charged debate, the United Methodist Church has ultimately decided to maintain its longstanding official position that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 140 Comments »

School Drops LGBT Program After Muslim Families Protest

March 8th, 2019

A public elementary school in the U.K. has become ground zero for an intense political standoff between two opposing groups: Muslim families and LGBT rights supporters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 67 Comments »

Karen Pence Draws Criticism for Taking Job at Anti-LGBT School

January 28th, 2019

Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 108 Comments »

Christian Pastor Fired After Posting “Bruce Jenner Is a Man” Sign

January 17th, 2019

A California pastor has been ousted from his parish after putting up a controversial church sign calling out Caitlyn Jenner and the "sin" of homosexuality. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 281 Comments »

U.K. Supreme Court Sides with Christian Bakers in Gay Marriage Cake Dispute

October 12th, 2018

Just when you thought Christian bakers were out of the news for good, a story from across the pond has reignited the debate over religious freedom and LGBT rights. The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that two devoutly Christian owners of a bakeshop in Belfast were justified in refusing to bake a cake for a local gay rights activist. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 116 Comments »

Catholic Priest Fired After Burning "Sacrilegious" Rainbow Flag

October 1st, 2018

A Catholic priest has been removed from his Chicago parish after performing an exorcism on a rainbow flag, cutting it into pieces, and burning it with the help of like-minded parishioners. Did the church have a choice? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 100 Comments »

Student Expelled From Christian College for Being Gay

September 13th, 2018

Gary Campbell was taken aback when he received word from Clark Summit University that he was being kicked out of the school, despite being just 6 credits shy of graduating. Apparently, officials at the small Christian college in Pennsylvania discovered a secret which led to their decision to dismiss him: Campbell is gay. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 296 Comments »

Colorado Baker Back in Court After Refusing to Make Cake for Transgender Woman

August 17th, 2018

While the Supreme Court ruled in his favor back in June, Jack Phillips has now landed back in court – this time in a case involving transgender rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 380 Comments »

Whatever Happened to the Westboro Baptist Church?

July 23rd, 2018

When's the last time you heard from the church of "God Hates Fags"? It’s probably been a while, and there’s a good reason for that. Everyone’s favorite extremist hate-mongers have been relatively dormant in recent years. So what happened? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 56 Comments »

Gym Bans Woman Who Objected to Transgender Locker Room Policy

July 19th, 2018

Transgender locker room policies are again under the spotlight after a recent incident at a Planet Fitness gym. Witnesses noticed a self-identified trans person hovering next a mirror near the women’s shower area for over an hour pretending to apply makeup while stealing glances at unclothed women. When one complained, the gym revoked her membership. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 136 Comments »

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