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Christian leaders seem to be smack dab in the middle of the debate surrounding Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill. Scott Lively, the President of Abiding Truth Ministries, is taking a majority of the credit for the successful progress of this bill. Lively met with Ugandan government officials in 2009 to denounce homosexuality abroad. He stands behind…
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Heated discussions may be right around the corner for the GOP as they begin to clean the wounds from the early November elections. And it all has to do with social issues. The Republican Party is currently divided on where their focus should be when talking about issues such as gay marriage, LGBTQ equality, and…
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Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, a welcoming and affirming congregation in Maryland, joined forces last week with their local boy scout troop to host a rainbow-themed Pancake Supper. Boy Scout Troop 33 adopted the theme to show their support for Ryan Andresen, the California teen who was denied his Eagle Scout award after he came out…
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Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. We plan to celebrate by posting news and stories as well as resources for Christians who want to welcome transgender folks and their families in their congregations. In New Hampshire, Stacie Laughton became the first transgender lawmaker elected in the state when she won a seat in…
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When President Barack Obama voiced his personal support of same-sex marriage in May 2012, many predicted the move would cost the President crucial votes in the November election. Instead, voters turned out on Tuesday to support President Obama and gays and lesbians. Maine, Maryland, and Washington became the first states to legalize same-sex marriage by…
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By Alison Amyx, Senior Editor, Believe Out Loud In a historic vote for LGBT equality, same-sex marriage was legalized by popular vote in Maine, Maryland, and Washington. The victory in Maine is particularly sweet because voters rejected same-sex marriage in 2009. Advocates in the state have worked for three years to change public opinion in…
Read MoreElection Day is here, and it’s time to get out the vote for equality! Residents of four states will consider marriage equality on their ballots. A popular vote for same-sex marriage in any of these states would be historic. No matter which state we call home, making our voices heard in this election is critical.…
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As the nation heads to the polls tomorrow, voters in four states will consider ballot initiatives on same-sex marriage. In Minnesota, supporters of marriage equality have organized to defeat Amendment 1, which would limit marriage to the union of one man and one woman. Catholics for Marriage Equality make this simple argument against the amendment:…
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After nearly three years in decision-making limbo, Laurie McNeill is considered not guilty for violating her ordination vows when she married her wife, Lisa, in Massachusetts in 2009. The openly gay former pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in New Jersey was removed from her position when she announced her marriage to the congregation. “I loved being…
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Presidential debates, while filled with talk of policies and jabs against the opposing candidate, neglected to mention the words gay and lesbian, and also failed to discuss LGBTQ related issues. With only a brief mention from President Obama about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the first debate, marriage equality, hate crime legislation, and equal employment opportunities…
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