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Southern Baptists Vote to Overturn Gay Marriage

June 11th, 2025

The nation's largest Protestant denomination is set to approve resolutions calling for the reversal of Obergefell v. Hodges, which could indicate an evangelical appetite to legally challenge same-sex marriage.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 142 Comments

Faith Group, LGBTQ+ Community Clash at Seattle Prayer Rally

May 28th, 2025

Chaos broke out in Seattle as anti-trans Christians and pro-LGBTQ+ protesters clashed during a prayer rally, leading to dozens of arrests. Now, the FBI is investigating the event, alleging religious discrimination.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

States Urge Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

April 28th, 2025

A decade after Obergefell, a growing wave of state bills seeks to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court. Now, LGBTQ+ advocates are fighting back to safeguard marriage equality - but is it too late?

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Is "Don't Say Gay" Coming to a School Near You?

April 24th, 2025

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could bring Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law nationwide, and LGBTQ+ books in school, parental rights, and classroom free speech all hang in the balance.

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Can Christian Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples?

April 21st, 2025

Arkansas just passed a law allowing faith-based adoption agencies to turn away LGBTQ+ parents. Supporters call it a win for religious freedom, but critics say it’s legalized discrimination against the gay community.

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Trump Task Force to Root Out "Anti-Christian Bias" in State Dept

April 17th, 2025

President Trump just launched a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the government. Supporters call it justice, but critics call it a weapon against the LGBTQ+ community. Is this protection or persecution?

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Conversion Therapy for Minors

March 13th, 2025

Later this year the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, brought by a Christian counselor who says the law restricts her First Amendment rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 289 Comments

New Disney Show: Trans Storyline Out, Christian Storyline In

March 6th, 2025

Disney’s new Pixar series Win or Lose has replaced a planned transgender storyline with a Christian character instead, and fans are wondering whether the network is shifting its stance on LGBTQ+ content.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

Would Jesus Offer Sanctuary to Vulnerable Groups?

February 19th, 2025

Would Jesus welcome undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ people? Faith leaders nationwide are saying yes, and are backing laws to defend them. When it comes to these vulnerable communities, what would Jesus do?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 186 Comments

The Vatican to Allow Gay Priests (But There's a Catch)

January 15th, 2025

In a stunning about-face, the Vatican is allowing gay men to join Italy's priesthood under a three-year trial run, raising questions: progressive change, Gen Z outreach, or a bid to tackle clergy shortages?

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