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Watch what happens when you put Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount against the recent rash of anti-gay pastors. Watch Video here. Learn more about Huffington Post _________________ Image Flickr samgranleese
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Chicago area LGBT-affirming faith groups are slated to be one of the lead contingents in the 2012 Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, June 24. The Pride Parade organizers agreed to a request from the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches (CCWC) and Dignity/Chicago that all faith-based groups march together in a prominent position of the…
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By More Light Presbyterians The Christian Post interviewed Michael Adee, MLP’s Executive Director & Field Organizer, about marriage equality overtures at the upcoming 220th General Assembly. “I hope and pray that the General Assembly meeting soon in Pittsburgh will stand on the side of love and the right side of history.” From the Christian Post: According…
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The iconic wisdom from the ancient Hebrew prophet Isaiah inspires the 220th General Assembly’s theme: Walking, Running, Soaring in Hope. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).…
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June is LGBT Pride Month and Believe Out Loud wants to hear from you! Let us know why you have Pride and how you plan to celebrate by clicking here. Some of the BOL community have already begun to share their stories, why don’t you be next? “I am one of the “STRAIGHT BUT NOT…
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In the movement toward LGBT equality, Roman Catholics are probably the most interesting religious population. While the church hierarchy vehemently opposes any form of LGBT equality, Roman Catholic people are the most LGBT supportive of any Christian denomination. This reality makes it difficult for the media report on Roman Catholics as a bloc relating to…
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By Auburn Seminary John 16:2 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.” Tony is the Interim Executive Presbyter for the Presbytery of NYC. Listen to his calm conviction as he speaks about his faith and identity. “People often wonder how I could be serving a church which…
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For the Rev. Sid Hall, the pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Austin for nearly a quarter-century, it is not enough to quietly work for inclusion. “It’s important to state it,” Hall says. In that vein, Hall says, he will lead a special worship service tonight at 6 at the church at 4001 Speedway…
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Michael Adee departing MLP for Global LGBT Faith Project & Patrick Evans hired as Interim Executive Director It all began with one Presbyterian minister in 1974 when Rev. David Sindt held up that iconic sign, “Is Anybody Else Out There Gay?” at the General Assembly. More Light Presbyterians was born and for 38 years has…
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