Religion and Faith

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Catholic Church sees "hopeful future" for Boy Scouts if gays included
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
4:45pm

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.

08/17/11
Native American Advocates Discuss Suquamish Tribe Marriage Equality Ruling | 08/17/11

On August 1, the Suquamish Tribal Council unanimously voted to extend marriage equality to gay and lesbian couples

08/17/11
Kentucky Church Expelled from Local Baptist Association for Hosting PFLAG Meetings | 08/17/11

08/16/11
GLAAD Moves Sojourners Magazine into Fuller Conversation About LGBT Issues | 08/16/11

Sojourners is a popular progressive Christian magazine and web site desi

08/15/11
North Carolina Church Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBT Sign | 08/15/11

08/10/11
Standing Up Against U.S.-Inspired Anti-Gay Programs in Hong Kong | 08/10/11
08/09/11
Archbishop of Albany to hold Mass at LGBT Catholic Conference; Vatican Investigates LGBT-friendly Catholic Community in Mexico | 08/09/11

08/08/11
Kathy Baldock: Straight Evangelical Christian Ally Speaking Out in Support of the Transgender Community | 08/08/11
08/08/11
German Cardinal Criticizes Roman Catholic Church for Negative Tone Toward LGBT People | 08/08/11

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Progressive Muslims Launch Gay-Friendly, Women-Led Mosques In Attempt To Reform American Islam
03/30/12

At first, the devout Muslims who gathered in a Washington, D.C., conference center seemed like they could have come

The Case for Gay Acceptance in the Catholic Church
03/29/12

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Anchorage Prop 5: Desiring the Truth About LGBT People
03/29/12

The fact is, if you don’t want to be near gay people, for the most part you don’t have to under Prop 5.

One Psalm, two causes, two meanings
03/29/12

Initially, gay Christians looked to Bible verses privately.

Largest Lutheran Church in St. Paul Picks Openly Gay Pastor
03/28/12

An Atlanta pastor once ousted from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for being in an openly gay relationshi

Katharine Jefferts Schori, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop, Speaks About Gay Clergy And Birth Control
03/28/12

The movement toward legalizing same-sex marriage and the acceptance of gay people as clergy and lay members of relig

Okla. Methodists Organize to Support Marriage Equality
03/23/12

In conservative Oklahoma, a group of United Methodists are signing a statement in support of marriage equality ahead

Anchorage LGBT Protections Involves Faith Communities
03/22/12

Antidiscrimination advocates in Anchorage say a new initiative on the April 3 municipal ballot — gaining almost more

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