The Reformed Church in America moves toward restructuring, prepares for...
(RNS) — The decisions follow decades of debate over LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage. The post The Reformed Church in America moves toward restructuring, prepares for departures appeared first on...
View ArticleTutu’s advocacy for LGBTQ rights did not sway most of Africa
(AP) — Even within his own denomination, the Anglican Communion, there has been no continentwide embrace of LGBTQ rights. The post Tutu’s advocacy for LGBTQ rights did not sway most of Africa appeared...
View ArticleReformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination
(RNS) — Some who remain in the RCA are concerned for the small, nearly 400-year-old denomination’s survival. The post Reformed Church in America splits as conservative churches form new denomination...
View ArticleIn lawsuit, Catholic lawyer claims World Relief rescinded job offer because...
(RNS) — He alleges the evangelical-run humanitarian organization rescinded his job offer after learning he is in a same-sex marriage. The post In lawsuit, Catholic lawyer claims World Relief rescinded...
View ArticleBenedict woes come as German church reform pressure rises
BERLIN (AP) — The recent Munich report has added to already strong pressure in Germany for the church to reconsider Catholic rules on issues including homosexuality and women’s roles. The post Benedict...
View ArticleFallout over LGBTQ spouses at Calvin University captures broader evangelical...
(RNS) — A same-sex wedding led the university to split with its longtime research center over Christian teaching on sexuality. The post Fallout over LGBTQ spouses at Calvin University captures broader...
View ArticleMormon leader reaffirms faith’s stance on same-sex marriage
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The highest level of salvation, Oaks said, 'can only be attained through faithfulness to the covenants of an eternal marriage between a man and a woman.' The post Mormon leader...
View ArticleA Calvin professor officiated a same-sex wedding. It likely cost him his job.
(RNS) — Calvin’s Professional Status Committee decided not to renew the professor's two-year appointment due to his ongoing conflict with school leaders over the issue of LGBT inclusion. The post A...
View ArticleSupreme Court leak jump-starts new epoch in faith-based abortion politics
(RNS) — The leaked draft decision offered a preview of extremist abortion politics that faith groups will have to navigate. The post Supreme Court leak jump-starts new epoch in faith-based abortion...
View ArticleMennonite Church USA passes resolution committing to LGBTQ inclusion
(RNS) — Delegates also repealed membership guidelines instructing pastors not to officiate same-sex marriages. The post Mennonite Church USA passes resolution committing to LGBTQ inclusion appeared...
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