LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 8 of 33
March 9th, 2023
Tennessee legislators have passed HB 878, a controversial new bill that would allow ministers and government officials to decline to perform any weddings they deem “objectionable” based on their religious beliefs.
Clergy with Transgender Children Push Back on Anti-Trans Laws
March 2nd, 2023
Anti-transgender bills have been sweeping through the legislative halls of states nationwide, as the issue engulfs the world of politics. Now, clergy who are parents of trans kids are fighting back against the laws.
Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer
February 17th, 2023
Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay.
LGBTQ Gamers Boycott New Harry Potter Game
February 9th, 2023
LGBTQ gamers are boycotting the new Harry Potter video game amidst ongoing controversy regarding author J.K. Rowling’s comments about transgender people. Will the protests against Hogwarts Legacy be successful?
Move Over Drag Queens: Library Hosts Controversial "Pastor Story Hour"
January 23rd, 2023
A Massachusetts pastor had his "Pastor Story Hour" event revoked, then reinstated following blowback). At the event, he read anti-LGBTQ books aimed at children, and members of the community aren't happy.
Religious NHL Player Boycotts Team's Pride Night
January 20th, 2023
An NHL player is facing backlash for refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night. Citing his Russian Orthodox faith, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride-themed jersey.
Catholic Diocese Debuts Strict Gender and Pronoun Policies
January 6th, 2023
The Diocese of Des Moines is instituting a whole host of controversial gender-related policies, encompassing everything from bathroom usage, to sports and athletics, to preferred pronouns.
Hallmark Makes History With First Gay Couple in Holiday RomCom
December 5th, 2022
Hallmark is debuting their first ever same-sex focused holiday romantic comedy this month, 'The Holiday Sitter'. Hallmark is championing their increased representation, but accusations they've gone 'woke' are flying.
Sermon About Transgender Jesus Leads to Cries of "Heresy!" at Trinity College
November 29th, 2022
A research fellow at Trinity College in Cambridge recently made headlines for a sermon claiming that Jesus Christ might be transgender- and the Dean of the University of Cambridge is backing him up.
In Stunning About-Face, Mormon Church Backs Same-Sex Marriage Rights
November 17th, 2022
In a stunning move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) announced it will support federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage. But some critics aren't convinced.
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