LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 2 of 32
August 22nd, 2024
As one Texas faith group tries to get 676 books - many of them with LGBTQ+ content - banned from school libraries, another faith group is fighting back to what they say is a violation of separation of church and state.
Law Banning Kids From Drag Shows Upheld by Tennessee Court
July 25th, 2024
Do kids and drag queens mix? Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act was just upheld in an appeals court after a year of legal battle, meaning Tennessee children are now legally prohibited from attending most drag shows.
Christians Denied Service at Subway Over Incendiary Anti-LGBTQ+ Shirts
July 19th, 2024
In a viral video, a group of Christians were kicked out of a Subway sandwich restaurant for their inflammatory shirts, including one that used a gay slur. They say it's religious discrimination, but is it?
TX Supreme Court Sides With Official Who Refused to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
July 5th, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court just sided with Dianne Hensley, a Justice of the Peace who cited her Christian values as the reason for her refusal to perform same-sex marriages for LGBTQ+ couples.
Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children
June 27th, 2024
Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.
Christian Lifeguard Refuses to Raise Pride Flag On Beach, Files Lawsuit
June 17th, 2024
A fire captain and lifeguard in Los Angeles argues his religious freedom is being violated by a countywide mandate that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be flown at lifeguard posts. He received a religious exemption - but wants more.
Christian Parents Denied Foster License for Anti-Trans Views
June 7th, 2024
Prospective adoptive and foster parents are suing Vermont, arguing the state violated their right to religious freedom, after Vermont denied their fostering application on the basis that they hold anti-transgender views.
During Pride, Wave of Vandalism Strikes Pro-LGBTQ+ Churches
June 6th, 2024
Churches that openly advocate for and affirm the LGBTQ+ community are increasingly under fire, especially during Pride Month. From graffiti to theft to property damage, pro-gay churches are under fire by vandals.
Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel Facing Boycott After Pro-Pride Post
June 6th, 2024
Wildly popular children's entertainer Ms Rachel is facing boycotts after she made a post wishing members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride, which critics argue is inappropriate for a children's entertainer to do.
Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?
May 17th, 2024
The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?
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