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Catholic High School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Removal From Catholic Diocese

June 26th, 2019

A Catholic high school in Indianapolis let a gay teacher go after months of negotiation. The Catholic Archdiocese told them to fire the teacher or lose their Catholic affiliation. Now community members are outraged.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

Maryland Peace Cross Memorial Can Stay, Supreme Court Rules

June 24th, 2019

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Bladensburg Peace Cross is more memorial than religious symbol, so it can remain on public grounds and continue to receive taxpayer-funded maintenance.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

The Universal Life Church Sues Tennessee to Protect Online Ordination

June 24th, 2019

America was founded largely on the idea that people should feel free to worship as they see fit, and Tennessee’s attempt to curtail these rights for ULCM ministers simply because they became ordained and congregate via the internet is illegal and unconscionable. To that effect, the ULCM has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee.

Political & Religious Controversy 241 Comments

Vatican Rejects Transgender Identity in New Official Document

June 17th, 2019

Apparently feeling threatened by the growing popularity of progressive views on gender and sexual orientation, the Vatican is trying to promote a “positive and prudent sexual education” which stresses to students the “full original truth of masculinity and femininity.”

LGBTQ & Human Rights 87 Comments

Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?

June 14th, 2019

The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 158 Comments

How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds

June 11th, 2019

The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign.

Progressive Spirituality 52 Comments

Church Stamps Harriet Tubman's Face on $20 Bills

June 10th, 2019

The Trump Administration has shelved a redesign of the $20 bill that would have put Harriet Tubman's face front and center. Now one church is stamping her face on every $20 in the collection plate.

Political & Religious Controversy 141 Comments

Should Catholics March in Pride Parades?

June 6th, 2019

While some Roman Catholic leaders do participate in Pride events, many more do not – often citing their belief that homosexuality should not be celebrated.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 45 Comments

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Officiates Wedding for Seattle Couple

June 4th, 2019

According to reports, Jonathan Van Ness got his ordination through the ULC in order to help couples legally tie the knot. One Seattle couple was lucky enough to call JVN their wedding officiant.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 1 Comment

Churches Beefing Up Security in Response to Recent Attacks

June 4th, 2019

After a flurry of violent attacks, churches are increasing security measures. But not all agree that armed guards and metal detectors are congruent with Christ.

Life and Death 22 Comments

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