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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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Overturning Obergefell? Idaho Pushes for Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

January 13th, 2025

Is same-sex marriage at risk? In an effort to overturn gay marriage, politicians in Idaho are pushing a resolution defining marriage as only between men and women, and they're hoping the Supreme Court will weigh in.

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Mama Mia! Pizzeria Gets Woodfired Online After Declining to Cater Same-Sex Wedding

January 10th, 2025

A Chattanooga pizzeria is facing backlash and bad reviews after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding, citing their religious beliefs that marriage is only between one man and one woman.

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Ohio Teacher Says LGBTQ+ Book Bans Violate Her Religious Freedom

December 13th, 2024

A teacher in Ohio is suing her district for punishing her for having pro-LGBTQ+ books in her classroom, arguing that banning such books violates her sincere religious beliefs to nurture and care for LGBTQ+ students.

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Southern Baptists Ask Trump to Target LGBTQ+ Protections, Abortion Access

November 29th, 2024

Heads of the Southern Baptist Convention, the second largest Christian denomination in the US, just sent President-elect Trump a letter requesting he cut abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights in his first 100 days in office.

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Happily Never After: Inside the Shadowy War to End Gay Marriage

November 18th, 2024

Is same-sex marriage in danger? With an incoming Trump administration, many in the LGBTQ+ community are worried that marriage equality will be at risk. Here's how some Christian activists hope to overturn Obergefell.

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Evangelical Group: More Difficult to Come Out as Christian Than Gay

November 14th, 2024

With LGBTQ+ acceptance on the rise and Christianity on the decline in the west, a prominent evangelical group just declared that it's now more difficult for youth to come out as Christian than as gay.

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