The Catholic Church, in a letter to Scouts for Equality (SFE), states that it is "hopeful" about the future of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) even if it votes to include openly gay scouts later this week.
Religion and Faith
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02/27/12
Black History Month is a time for honoring and celebrating the achievements of African Americans and their institutions, including the Black Church. In 2000, Union United Methodist Church (UUMC) in Boston adopted a unanimous resolution to enthusiastically welcome LGBT worshippers.
02/24/12
With the recent passage of marriage equality in Maryland, the media has begun to focus again on the supposed conflict between LGBT equality and the African American community.
02/22/12
One lesbian Presbyterian is ordained while another is rebuked. And several stories examine the support for marriage equality in Black and Latino faith communities.
02/22/12
More voices are speaking out about their experiences with JONAH, a so-called “ex-gay” program aimed at the Jewish community.
02/21/12
The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) today upheld the censure of Rev. Dr. Janie Spahr.
02/15/12
Recent statements and polling data have again demonstrated that the Roman Catholic hierarchy is completely out of tou
02/15/12
On Tuesday, February 7, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling that California’s initiative repealing marriage equality (Proposition 8) is in violation of the federal Constitution.
02/14/12
The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB), the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA),and the Alliance of Baptists have joined together to sponsor a campaign titled “Many voices, One Love” for marriage equality in North Carolina.
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10/12/12
Gay New Yorkers want to hear support and encouragement from Christian leaders.
10/12/12
On Thursday, dozens of clergy members who oppose the state constitutional amendment that would limit marriage to a m
10/11/12
Murray said three aspects of his faith keep him rooted: fellow Catholics who “continue to affirm me as a human being
10/11/12
There is no good reason religious people should oppose marriage equality.
10/10/12
Prevailing wisdom has it that the Black church is overwhelmingly negative on issues of justice for lesbian, gay, bise
10/09/12
"Jesus never talked about gays and lesbians, unless you’re putting words in his mouth… I’m tired of folks boxing God
10/08/12
This October, cities across the globe, professional sports leagues, major corporations, schools and hundreds of commu
10/08/12
After coming out in 1997, Mr.