Vatican excludes gay union blessing as God ‘can’t bless sin’
(AP) — Blessing a same-sex union could give the impression of a sort of sacramental equivalence to marriage, the article said. "This would be erroneous and misleading." The post Vatican excludes gay...
View ArticleEugene Peterson authorized biography backs up that ‘yes’ on LGBTQ inclusion
(RNS) — When Peterson died in 2018, many wondered what he actually thought about same-sex relationships. The post Eugene Peterson authorized biography backs up that ‘yes’ on LGBTQ inclusion appeared...
View ArticlePope Francis shuts down proposals to bless same-sex couples
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a new document sure to disappoint those who thought Pope Francis represented a softening toward LGBTQ marriages within the church, the Vatican rejected proposals that would...
View ArticleBelgian bishop lashes out at Vatican over gay unions decree
(RNS) — Antwerp Bishop Johan Bonny wrote in an opinion piece Wednesday that he feels 'shame for my Church'. The post Belgian bishop lashes out at Vatican over gay unions decree appeared first on...
View ArticleVatican cardinals defend gay union blessing ban amid dissent
ROME (AP) — Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley and Cardinal Peter Turkson, head of the Vatican's development office, pointed to Francis' pastoral outreach to gay men and lesbians but repeated the church's...
View ArticleIt’s the Vatican’s LGBTQ theology that is ‘disordered’
(RNS) — The outpouring of painful reactions demonstrates the limits of Pope Francis' welcoming gestures toward LGBTQ people and is a stark reminder that my church continues to deny people their full...
View ArticleColorado baker sued again over alleged LGBTQ bias
DENVER (AP) — This time involving a birthday cake for a transgender woman who requested a cake that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside in honor of her gender transition. The post Colorado...
View ArticleUK judge: Council discriminated in removing bus ads promoting Franklin Graham...
(RNS) — The judge said the borough council’s actions ‘discriminated on the ground of religion’ and showed ‘wholesale disregard for the right to freedom of expression.’ The post UK judge: Council...
View ArticleSupreme Court rules in favor of Catholic foster care agency, in narrow win...
(RNS) — The justices once again showed they were receptive to claims by religious groups — in this case Catholic Social Services, which refuses to work with same-sex couples. The post Supreme Court...
View ArticleUK Methodist Church votes to allow same-sex marriages
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Methodist Church announced Wednesday that same-sex couples will be allowed to get married on its premises. The post UK Methodist Church votes to allow same-sex marriages...
View ArticleRNS News Quiz: Same-sex marriage and the Doctrine of Discovery
The post RNS News Quiz: Same-sex marriage and the Doctrine of Discovery appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleAME General Conference debate on same-sex marriage continues after bill is...
(RNS) — The measure would have repealed a section in the AME Book of Discipline that prevents clergy from performing such marriages. The post AME General Conference debate on same-sex marriage...
View ArticleBritish borough apologizes for removing bus ads promoting Franklin Graham...
(RNS) — A judge ruled the removal of the ads was an unjustified interference in freedom of expression and ordered the borough and its transportation provider to post an apology. The post British...
View ArticleYoung evangelicals are leaving church. LGBTQ bias may be driving them away.
(RNS) — As white evangelical denominations double down on their opposition to equality, many younger evangelicals, gay and straight, are voting with their feet. The post Young evangelicals are leaving...
View ArticleLGBTQ freedoms — all of our freedoms — depend on restoring voting rights
(RNS) — Our democracy has long been improved by marginalized communities pursuing a place in American life. The post LGBTQ freedoms — all of our freedoms — depend on restoring voting rights appeared...
View ArticleThe Reformed Church in America faces rupture over LGBTQ gridlock
(RNS) — One of North America’s oldest denominations is already splintering. After a long delay, its General Synod meets this week. The post The Reformed Church in America faces rupture over LGBTQ...
View ArticleThe 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...
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