LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 12 of 31
June 30th, 2021
Should a military chaplain be punished for voicing his opposition to transgender troops? The Army apparently doesn't think so, after dropping a reprimand for a chaplain who called transgender soldiers "mentally unfit."
Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So
June 14th, 2021
A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off.
Burger King Feuds With Chick-fil-A Over LGBTQ Donations
June 10th, 2021
Do the politics of a restaurant matter? In a clear shot at Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A, Burger King said they'll make a donation to a pro-LGBT organization for every chicken sandwich sold during June.
Teacher: Using Preferred Pronouns for Trans Kids "Defiles" God
June 10th, 2021
It's a pronoun showdown! A teacher is on leave after srefusing to call transgender children by their preferred pronouns because it "defiles" God. Now he's suing, saying the school violated his freedom of religion.
Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet
June 9th, 2021
A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath.
Disney Launches Rainbow Merch for Pride Month, Defying Critics
May 11th, 2021
Disney's got a brand new line of 'Rainbow Disney' merchandise available online in anticipation of Pride Month, but some online are calling it 'rainbow capitalism,' and a performative and cynical cash grab.
You've Got Hatemail: Church Kicks Out Lesbian Member in Viral Letter
April 21st, 2021
Should you be kicked out of church for being gay? A Georgia woman got a letter in the mail from her local congregation, telling her to repent her lesbianism or else she'll be disfellowed from her church.
Major Evangelical Adoption Service Opens Adoptions for Same-Sex Parents
March 3rd, 2021
Bethany Christian Services, the largest Protestant adoption agency in America, just announced that they'll stop LGBTQ discrimination and will adopt children to same-sex partners, effective immediately.
All God's Children? New Bill Sparks Debate on Trans Rights
February 26th, 2021
The Equality Act is being debated in Congress, which would extend legal discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. It's renewing the debate on what legal protections transgender individuals should have.
Christian School Expels 8-Year-Old for Having a Same-Sex Crush
February 9th, 2021
An 8-year-old girl in Oklahoma was expelled from a private Christian school for telling a female classmate she has a crush on her. Now the school's facing blowback - and the child's receiving an outpouring of support.
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