Religion and Faith

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Religion News Summary: Supreme Court, Rainbow House, and Nicholas Coppola
Friday, April 5, 2013
4:49pm

This week's religion news summary includes Bishop Timothy Dolan's statement about LGBT inclusion--along with stories of LGBT Catholics who have experienced exclusion. A rainbow house across from the Westboro Baptist Church caused a media stir, and the SCOTUS cases drew the support of faith leaders from across the country.

07/11/11
Postponed Pride Mass Finally Happens at St. Cecilia's in Boston | 07/11/11

The crowd at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church this Sunday was standing room only –

07/09/11
July 10 is a BIG DAY for LGBT Presbyterians | 07/09/11

07/08/11
Religion News Updates for July 7, 2011 | 07/08/11

On June 29, the Rt. Rev.

07/06/11
United Church of Christ Passes Two More LGBT Affirming Resolutions | 07/06/11

06/30/11
Presbyterian Church to Start Allowing Openly Gay Clergy July 10 | 06/30/11

06/29/11
Religion News Updates for June 29, 2011 | 06/29/11

Ecumenical clergy

06/28/11
Muslims Speak Out in Support of LGBT Equality | 06/28/11

As a Muslim, it is my moral obligation to speak out and stand up whenever I see an i

06/27/11
LGBT Affirming People of Faith Speak Out on Marriage Equality | 06/27/11

In light of recent media portrayal of opponents of marriage equality as predominantly religious, GLAAD would like to

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Black Church Reaches Out to Gay, Transgender Teens
02/07/12

A profile of Union United Methodist Church and their intentional effort to offer programs and support for LGBT youth

The Relationship Between Faith and Marriage Equality
02/06/12

More than a handful of states are currently debating whether to extend the legal protections marriage brings to gay

Faith-Based Support for Marriage Equality in Washington
02/06/12

The LA Times takes a close look at the faith of an emotionally divided lawmaker who is supporting marriage equality

Washington Episcopal Bishop Supports Marriage Equality
02/06/12

The Episcopal bishop in Western Washington, in sharp disagreement with Catholic prelates, believes that same-sex marr

Ebony.com Spotlights Black Pastors Speaking Out for LGBT Equality
02/01/12

The importance of family is often central to the church’s advocacy for marriage for gay and lesbian couples. “Love, mutual respect and care are hallmarks of family,” adds Rev. Kenneth Samuel, pastor of Victory for the World Church in Stone Mountain, Ga. “So all that the church can do to support, bless and sanction family, we should.”

Another Openly Gay Presbyterian Ordination
01/31/12

On Sunday, Paul Mowry was ordained as Sausalito Presbyterian Church's newest pastor, the first openly gay pastor in the congregation's history. For the ministers and parishioners of the hillside church, the arrival of Mowry was cause for celebration.

Following Protest, Asheville Lesbian Couple Found Guilty of Trespass
01/25/12

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Documentary About Bishop Gene Robinson Premieres at Sundance
01/25/12

Love Free or Die, a documentary about openly gay Bishop Gene Robinson, premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

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