Religion and Faith

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Roman Catholic hierarchy non-committal on gay Scouts ban, takes a 'wait and see' approach

Thursday, May 16, 2013
2:03pm

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting released a non-committal statement about the new proposed policy of dropping the ban on gay scouts, but retaining it for gay scout leaders.

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

06/24/11

Methodist Minister Amy DeLong Receives Suspension - Considers it a Victory | 06/24/11

06/22/11

Methodist Minister Found Guilty...and Not Guilty | 06/22/11

06/20/11

Methodist Minister on Trial – The Church Tries to Change Its Policy | 06/20/11

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06/17/11

New York Faith Leaders Support Marriage Equality | 06/17/11

06/16/11

More Clergy Speak Out in Support of LGBT People - Everywhere! | 06/16/11

Following the pledges of many United Methodist clergy to perform marriages for all couples in

06/14/11

UPDATE: Boston Catholics Worship in Support of LGBT Community, Despite Hierarchy Pressure | 06/14/11

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A faith-based case for marriage equality

02/15/12

The Rev. Mark M. Beckwith, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark; Rabbi Matthew D.

Music Director's Marriage Leads to His Firing

02/13/12

A popular music director at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in south Charlotte, North Carolina, lost his job last month for marrying his longtime partner in New York, one of seven states to recognize same-sex marriages. Under a recent Supreme Court ruling, the firing appears legal.

Controversy Boils Over Church's 'Gay Is Not Okay' Sign

02/10/12

A protest is scheduled for Sunday outside Fort Des Moines Church of Christ, which recently posted a sign reading "Ga

Md. Clergy Issue Video Supporting Marriage Equality

02/09/12

Marylanders for Marriage Equality on Wednesday released an ad featuring religious leaders advocating for marriage eq

Uganda Gov't Distances Itself From Anti-Gay Bill

02/09/12

The Ugandan government said Wednesday that it does not support efforts to pass anti-gay legislation int he country.

The Making of Marriage Equality’s Top Foe

02/09/12

Mark Oppenheimer writes an extensive profile of Maggie Gallagher of the National Organization for Marriage.