Religion and Faith

News of LGBT and allied people of faith, and stories that show the ways in which people of faith interact with the LGBT community

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People of faith support equality in Scouting
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:12pm

To give an accurate representation of where people of faith stand on marriage equality, let's look at some of the major denominations that support scouts for a quick recap. GLAAD has created a handy graphic that shows which denominations support inclusive scouting for all.

03/18/11
Marriage Equality Support Reaches Milestone, Says Post-ABC Poll | 03/18/11

03/16/11
PBS Airs Tragic Story of Murdered Two-Spirit Navajo Youth | 03/16/11

PBS announced

03/15/11
Transgender Minister Finds Faith and Support as New Leader of Parish Community | 03/15/11

03/09/11
Reflections on This Week's Episode of "Our America with Lisa Ling" & Post-Show Discussion | 03/09/11
03/01/11
Gay Theologian Peter Gomes Dies at 68 | 03/01/11

02/09/11
Religious and Political Support for Marriage Equality in Maryland | 02/09/11
02/01/11
Smithsonian Discusses How to Handle Potentially Controversial Exhibits in Future | 02/01/11

02/01/11
LGBT Religion News Summary - January 31, 2011 | 02/01/11

As hundreds of LGBT faith leaders convene in Minneapolis for

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Pope Criticizes Marriage Equality in New Year Address
01/09/12

Today, Pope Benedict XVI criticized marriage for same-sex couples in an address to the Vatican's diplomatic corps.

Cardinal George Apologizes for Defamatory Comparison
01/07/12

On Friday, Chicago's Cardinal Francis George apologized for the anti-gay comments he made last month.

MN Archbishop Told Priests to Stay Silent on Marriage
01/05/12

Last October in a speech, Minnesota's Archbishop John C. Nienstedt told Minnesota's priests that any priest who does not support the proposed constitutional ban on marriage for same-sex couples should remain silent and instead should speak to the Archbishop privately.

Chicago LGBT Advocates Plan to Protest Anti-Gay Cardinal
01/05/12

The groups Rainbow Sash, Equality Illinois and the Gay Liberation Network are scheduled to hold a protest on Jan.

Chicago's 44th Ward Alderman Speaks out Against Cardinal's Comments
01/04/12

Tom Tunney, alderman for Chicago's 44th Ward which hosts the city's annual Pride Parade, spoke out against the anti-LGBT comments made by Cardinal Francis George last month.

Hartford Archdiocese Promotes "Ex-Gay" Group
01/04/12

The Hartford Archdiocese released a statement Tuesday and said it was launching a local chapter of a ministry called

Chicago's Cardinal Francis George Defends His Comment About LGBT Groups
12/28/11

Chicago's Cardinal Francis George has issued a statement in which he defends the anti-gay comment he made last week about the LGBT movement and organizations.

Hit-and-Run Victim's Dreams Included Housing for LGBT Teens
12/28/11

Donna Fountain carried her list, titled "My Dreams," with her everywhere. Her goals were to find a great job, buy a house by age 45, start a sanctuary for gay and lesbian teens, marry the woman of her dreams and watch her son, Elijah, graduate from college. Sadly, Donna died in a hit-and-run accident on Christmas morning.

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