LGBT rights Archives - Page 15 of 18
May 22nd, 2019
Texas lawmakers are preparing to pass legislation in response to the San Antonio City Council’s controversial decision to ban Chick-fil-A from setting up shop at their airport’s food court earlier this year.
TN Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples
April 8th, 2019
Adoption agencies in Tennessee may soon be allowed to prevent same-sex couples from adopting a child from their system if it conflicts with the organization's religious beliefs.
Chick-fil-A Banned From Airports Over Anti-LGBT Views
April 1st, 2019
San Antonio has decided to ban controversial fast-food giant Chick-fil-A from opening a new location at the city’s airport. After plans for the new restaurant were made public, community groups expressed concern over the company’s record on LGBTQ rights. Should our ethics help direct how we spend our money?
Lesbian Couple Declares Legal Victory Over Christian B&B
March 18th, 2019
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to traditional faith groups Monday when it declined to hear oral arguments on a case involving a Christian-owned B&B. The Aloha Bed & Breakfast has been tied up in court since 2011 when a lesbian couple sued the business for refusing to rent them a room.
Methodist Church Votes to Keep Discriminating Against Gays
March 13th, 2019
After several years of emotionally charged debate, the United Methodist Church has ultimately decided to maintain its longstanding official position that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.”
School Drops LGBT Program After Muslim Families Protest
March 8th, 2019
A public elementary school in the U.K. has become ground zero for an intense political standoff between two opposing groups: Muslim families and LGBT rights supporters.
Karen Pence Draws Criticism for Taking Job at Anti-LGBT School
January 28th, 2019
Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies.
Christian Pastor Fired After Posting “Bruce Jenner Is a Man” Sign
January 17th, 2019
A California pastor has been ousted from his parish after putting up a controversial church sign calling out Caitlyn Jenner and the "sin" of homosexuality.
U.K. Supreme Court Sides with Christian Bakers in Gay Marriage Cake Dispute
October 12th, 2018
Just when you thought Christian bakers were out of the news for good, a story from across the pond has reignited the debate over religious freedom and LGBT rights. The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that two devoutly Christian owners of a bakeshop in Belfast were justified in refusing to bake a cake for a local gay rights activist.
Catholic Priest Fired After Burning "Sacrilegious" Rainbow Flag
October 1st, 2018
A Catholic priest has been removed from his Chicago parish after performing an exorcism on a rainbow flag, cutting it into pieces, and burning it with the help of like-minded parishioners. Did the church have a choice?
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