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In a stunningly eloquent theological statement, Rev. Steve Chalke, a prominent evangelical Christian leader in the United Kingdom, has announced his support of same-sex relationships. Click through to read his entire statement, but here are a few of the highlights: I feel both compelled and afraid to write this article. Compelled because, in my understanding, the…
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The head of Illinois’ beleaguered Republican Party is staring down a revolt from some state party bosses after he bucked the official GOP line last week and urged state lawmakers to approve same-sex marriage. State GOP Chairman Pat Brady faces growing calls for his resignation, at a time when some Illinois Republicans are rethinking the…
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Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), died on Tuesday at the age of 92. After a week of tributes to the pioneering straight ally from members of the LGBT community, Rachel Maddow offered her own beautiful eulogy last night on her MSNBC show. Read more at The…
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A pastor chosen by President Obama to deliver the inaugural benediction later this month has withdrawn amid controversy over anti-gay remarks he made more than a decade ago. Read more at NBC News. Image Flickr seannaber
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The Washington National Cathedral, the nation’s traditional host of prayer services for presidents and memorial services for national tragedies, announced on Wednesday that it would now also hold weddings for same-sex couples. Read more at the New York Times. Image Flickr Geoff Livingston
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Are you engaged? With the election cycle over and the season of wonder and hope underway, we’d like to announce an exciting new initiative that will assist in the discernment of the future of LGBTQ/SGL* ministry in the United Church of Christ. The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns and the UCC’s Office for Health and…
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By: Sara Snyder, Believe Out Loud While recent progress has been made with the approval of same-sex marriage in four states, the backlash of crimes against members of the LGBTQ community has grown. Nearly one in five hate crimes that were reported in the US were directed at gays and lesbians, according to data on…
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The Supreme Court of Mexico ruled in favor of marriage equality on Wednesday. This decision overturns the southern state of Oaxaca’s ban on gay marriage and puts the country on track to legalize same-sex marriage before the United States. This is not the first time the Supreme Court of Mexico has ruled in favor of…
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By Alison Amyx, Senior Editor, Believe Out Loud Christians around the world gathered this weekend to commemorate World AIDS Day. Celebrated each year on December 1, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and honor those who have died. This year, people of faith…
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By: Sara Snyder, Believe Out Loud The next few weeks will set the tone about the constitutionality of marriage equality. The Surpreme Court will decide whether to hear cases about the Defense Against Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Although it is unclear if the court will hear both, one, or neither of the cases, the…
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