LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 8 of 33
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.
Senate Votes to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Protections Across the U.S.
November 16th, 2022
The U.S. Senate just voted 62-37 to advance a bill that would extend legal same-sex marriage protections across the United States. While some LGBTQ rights advocates celebrate, the bill remains controversial.
Lost in Translation: Is the Bible Wrong That Homosexuality Is a Sin?
November 10th, 2022
A controversial new documentary claims that the word "homosexuality" as it appears in the Bible is a mistranslation made some 76 years ago, suggesting there's no theological basis for evangelicals' anti-gay beliefs.
Your In-Depth Guide to the Kanye West and Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy
November 3rd, 2022
A billionaire music mogul has seen the empire he spent 20 years building crumble in a matter of weeks following the intense controversy over his public promotion of antisemitic views. What's going on with Kanye West?
Mexico Legalizes Gay Marriage Nationwide, But Concerns Grow in U.S.
October 31st, 2022
Seven years after a Supreme Court ruling, the final Mexican state of Tamaulipas has voted to amend its civil code and legalize same-sex unions. But even as gay couples across Mexico celebrate, concern abounds in the U.S.
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