LGBT rights Archives - Page 12 of 18
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.
Is Being Gay a Religion? LGBTQ Rights Under Attack in North Dakota
January 26th, 2021
A new bill introduced in North Dakota is taking a unique approach in its efforts to curtail LGBTQ rights, redefining homosexuality as a "nonsecular" act tied to the "religion" of secular humanism. Will it work?
Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt
November 3rd, 2020
In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated.
Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions
October 22nd, 2020
In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples.
Is Marriage Equality at Risk? Supreme Court Questions Gay Marriage Ruling
October 10th, 2020
In a statement, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas indicated their disapproval of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized gay marriage nationwide, prompting fears it could be overturned.
Cake Wars II: Christian Asks LGBT-Owned Cake Shop to Make Anti-Gay Cake
August 25th, 2020
During Pride Month, a well-known LGBT cake shop owner received an order for a cake with an anti-gay message written on it. Assuming the cake orderer was trying to bait her into a lawsuit, the shop owner called his bluff.
"Dark Cloud" Over Christian Music Industry as LGBT Artists Call Foul
August 10th, 2020
Christian musician Trey Pearson said recently that there's a "dark cloud" over the entire Christian music industry with regards to LGBT performers. He faced personal and career repurcussions after his own coming out.
Conversion Therapy Advocates Win Legal Battle Against NYC
July 16th, 2020
Conversion therapy advocates scored a rare legal win against New York City, as NYC is forced to pay out over $100,000 in damages and attorney's fees to an Orthodox Jewish psychiatrist who offers conversion therapy.
Chick-fil-A CEO Says White Christians Should Repent for Racism
June 19th, 2020
The CEO of Chick-fil-A recently threw his support behind the Black Lives Matter movement, suggesting white Christians repent for the sin of racism. But with CFA's opposition to gay marriage, is that selective repentance?
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