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Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children

June 27th, 2024

Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 126 Comments

Christian Lifeguard Refuses to Raise Pride Flag On Beach, Files Lawsuit

June 17th, 2024

A fire captain and lifeguard in Los Angeles argues his religious freedom is being violated by a countywide mandate that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be flown at lifeguard posts. He received a religious exemption - but wants more.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 156 Comments

Christian Parents Denied Foster License for Anti-Trans Views

June 7th, 2024

Prospective adoptive and foster parents are suing Vermont, arguing the state violated their right to religious freedom, after Vermont denied their fostering application on the basis that they hold anti-transgender views.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 177 Comments

During Pride, Wave of Vandalism Strikes Pro-LGBTQ+ Churches

June 6th, 2024

Churches that openly advocate for and affirm the LGBTQ+ community are increasingly under fire, especially during Pride Month. From graffiti to theft to property damage, pro-gay churches are under fire by vandals.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 116 Comments

Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel Facing Boycott After Pro-Pride Post

June 6th, 2024

Wildly popular children's entertainer Ms Rachel is facing boycotts after she made a post wishing members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride, which critics argue is inappropriate for a children's entertainer to do.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 80 Comments

United Methodist Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy, Reversing Decades-Old Ban

May 6th, 2024

Members of the United Methodist Church General Conference just voted to end a 40-year ban on gay clergy, putting an end to a debate that threatened to tear the church apart in recent years.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 170 Comments

What the World's Major Faiths Say About Transgender People

April 26th, 2024

Gender transition and gender identity are some of the biggest issues being discussed today. Are the world's major faiths accepting of transgender people, or are they hostile to the idea of gender transition?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 116 Comments

Ohio Christians Push Back Against Upcoming Pride Parade

April 19th, 2024

Ohio Christians are trying to stop a LGBTQ+ Pride festival from taking place. They say it violates their small town, faith-based values, with one man arguing that the city is "[trying] to cram this down our throats.”

LGBTQ & Human Rights 318 Comments

TN Bill Would Allow Anti-LGBTQ Parents to Adopt LGBTQ Children

April 15th, 2024

The Tennessee State Senate just passed a bill which will allow LGBTQ+ kids to be adopted into families harboring anti-gay views. Some LGBTQ+ advocates argue that this is discrimination hiding under the guise of faith.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 210 Comments

Should Religious Therapists Be Able to Refuse LGBTQ+ Patients?

March 1st, 2024

Should mental health professionals be able to deny care on religious grounds? An Idaho bill would allow therapists to refuse care if it violates their faith, which critics say is an attack on the LGBTQ community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 152 Comments

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