Evangelical chaplain’s suspension intensifies denomination’s gay marriage debate
(RNS) — She is not the only Evangelical Covenant Church pastor who faces disciplinary action for taking part in the nuptials of gay couples or affirming them in other ways.
View ArticleTop German cardinal signals cautious support for blessing same-sex couples
(RNS) — His comments made clear that he is open to approving such benedictions in private ceremonies.
View ArticleSupreme Court cake case laced with clashing ideas of religious liberty
'We can’t take for granted what ‘religious freedom’ is and what it protects,' says Tisa Wenger, an associate professor of American religious history at Yale.
View ArticleChristian bakers? Atheist bakers? Cake meets faith at the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As usual, Justice Anthony Kennedy appeared to be the up-for-grabs justice, offering each side reason for hope.
View ArticleA Muslim perspective on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case
(RNS) — Islam does not permit one to discriminate in providing services to individuals because they believe or behave in a way counter to one's understanding of Islamic teachings.
View ArticleSaving the First Amendment from extinction
(RNS) — A win by baker Jack Phillips would begin the unraveling of our anti-discrimination laws, leaving people of all faiths — including Christians — at risk.
View ArticleOn the cake case, David Brooks gets it wrong
(RNS) The most egregious assertion Brooks made is that 'it’s just a cake. It’s not like they were being denied a home or a job, or a wedding.'
View ArticleFor Christian conservatives, it’s all about sex . . . and it’s been that way...
Why has the Religious Right fixated on sex as the most important arbiter of morality? It's about power, says historian Marie Griffith, whose new book is out this week.
View ArticleLargest group of Mennonite churches leaves denomination
(RNS) — The question of homosexuality and the church splits another Protestant group.
View ArticleRich Stearns to retire from charity behemoth World Vision
(RNS) — During his tenure, World Vision grew to collect $1 billion in annual revenue in 2017, making it No. 15 on Forbes’ list of the nation’s largest charities.
View ArticleEvangelical chaplain’s suspension intensifies denomination’s gay marriage debate
(RNS) — She is not the only Evangelical Covenant Church pastor who faces disciplinary action for taking part in the nuptials of gay couples or affirming them in other ways.
View ArticleTop German cardinal signals cautious support for blessing same-sex couples
(RNS) — His comments made clear that he is open to approving such benedictions in private ceremonies.
View ArticleSouth Africa bill could end religion-based discrimination for same-sex marriages
JOHANNESBURG -- A proposed amendment to South Africa’s Civil Union Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in 2006, would prevent civil servants from refusing to marry same-sex couples on the basis of...
View ArticleA rabbi should be able to change his or her mind
I celebrate a deep friendship, which has forced me to re-examine much of what I once believed. The post A rabbi should be able to change his or her mind appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleEpiscopal couples, advocates hope the church removes gay marriage restrictions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (USA Today) — Episcopalians will consider altering rules related to weddings for same-sex couples when they gather this month in Texas for the denomination's triennial meeting. The...
View ArticleEpiscopal convention approves a ‘pastoral solution’ on same-sex marriage
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — Same-sex couples will now be able to marry in their home parish even if their local bishop has moral objections to gay marriage, Episcopal Church leaders decided on Friday. The...
View ArticleIndian court raises LGBT hopes of finding home in traditional faiths
NEW DELHI (RNS) — Fearing censure, gay and transgender Indians have long kept away from mainstream religious spaces. But a Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on homosexuality has galvanized many...
View ArticleAs Cuba backs gay marriage, churches oppose the government’s plan
(The Conversation) — Christian leaders are taking advantage of a rare public debate to mobilize Cubans against a proposed constitutional reform that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation...
View ArticleIn the Mennonite Church USA, congregations align along sexuality axis
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (RNS) — Realignments around LGBTQ inclusion cut both ways: Conservative as well as liberal congregations are breaking away and coming together in new ways. The post In the Mennonite...
View ArticlePro-LGBT boycotters foil Romanian referendum on marriage
(RNS) — LGBT groups in Romania claimed the definition of family in the measure would increase discrimination toward not only same-sex couples but also single parents or children raised by other...
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