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Category Archives: Religion
Recovering George Michael responds to Christian group who prayed for his death
80s Pop icon George Michael, who is currently recovering from a nearly fatal case of pneumonia took to Twitter recently to address a group of U.S. Christians who were praying for his death. The group, Christians for a Moral America, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity, Religion
Tagged AIDS, discrimination, Entertainment, Music, Musicians, religion
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MN Archbishop requires Catholics to recite anti-marriage equality prayer at mass
As the state debates a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages in the state of Minnesota, Archbishop John Nienstedt is doing his part to increase support for the measure. He is instructing all dioceses to include a new “marriage prayer” in their … Continue reading
Salvation Army responds to controversy
The Salvation Army, in a letter to the editor of the South Florida Gay News, has responded to recent controversy over alleged anti-gay discrimination by the organization. Earlier this year, The Bilerico Project’s, Bill Browning accused the Salvation Army of … Continue reading
Alan Osmond stands behind reparative anti-gay therapy
After revealing in an interview last year (above) that the Osmond family hired Chuck Norris to “de-feminize” the brothers’ dance moves, now Alan Osmond has penned an article for TheFamily.com advocating reparative therapy for homosexuals. The article asks people to … Continue reading
Catholic newspaper retracts column blaming homosexuality on the devil, author resigns
The Pilot, America’s oldest Catholic newspaper based in Boston, Mass., has retracted an editorial column published on Oct. 28 which suggested that the devil is to blame for same-sex attraction and homosexuality. Author Daniel Avila, policy adviser for marriage and … Continue reading
Over 1,000 Methodist clergy, lay people to offer marriages to all
PRESS RELEASE A group of 900 United Methodists in New York and Connecticut today announced their intention to make weddings available to all people, gay and straight, in spite of their denomination’s ban on gay marriage. The announcement marks the … Continue reading
“Born This Way” lecture at UT tonight
The University of Toledo will be hosting a lecture by Rev. Dr. Stephen V. Sprinkle tonight entitled “Born This Way: Why a Growing Number of Faith Communities are Welcoming LGBTQ Persons.” Dr. Stephen V. Sprinkle is an Associate Professor of … Continue reading
Ohio Christian school pulls mans alumni profile for being gay
David Emerson’s profile appeared on his high school’s website for several years, showcasing him as a success story of Delaware Christian school. The Columbus DJ and radio producer is also an openly gay man. When school officials learned of Emerson’s … Continue reading
Posted in Education, LGBT News, Religion
Tagged Columbus, discrimination, Education, religion
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Michigan conservative lawmakers introduce bill to deny counseling to LGBT students on religious grounds
After former Eastern Michigan University (EMU) graduate counseling student Julea Ward was released from her program for refusing to counsel a gay student citing her religious beliefs in 2009, conservative state lawmakers are trying to change the law. A group … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legal, Politics, Religion
Tagged discrimination, Education, Michigan, politics
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Presbyterian Church re-ordains first openly gay minister
In 1990, Presbyterian minister Rev. Scott Anderson was on the verge of being blackmailed by two members of his own congregation. The couple in question had learned through a third party that Anderson was gay, and threatened to out him … Continue reading
Pride of Toledo Foundation planning peaceful protest at The Church on Strayer
In response to controversy over The Church on Strayer’s new “Being Gay is NOT a gift from God” campaign, The Pride of Toledo Foundation is planning a peaceful demonstration, in collaboration with Equality Toledo faith leaders. The demonstration will take … Continue reading
Iran hangs 3 men on charges of homosexuality
Three men, identified only as M.T., T.T. and M.Ch., were hanged in Iran over the weekend for committing “forbidden acts against religion,” according to the ISNA, an Iranian news agency. The report cited “unlawful” acts, as described by articles of … Continue reading
Starbucks’ CEO cancels megachurch appearance over anti-gay stance
Howard Schultz, the CEO of coffee chain Starbucks, cancelled a weekend appearance at a mega-church after a change.org petition asked him to reconsider based on the church’s anti-gay beliefs. Hosted by Willow Creek Church, the Leadership Summit 2011, was to … Continue reading
New York Episcopal bishop orders homosexual clergy to get married
With same-sex marriages becoming legal in New York on July 24, Long Island Episcopal Bishop Lawrence Provenzano has issued an order requiring any clergy members living in a homosexual relationship to get married. He has set a deadline of nine months … Continue reading
Presbyterian Church approves ordination of gay clergy
After debating the issue since 1978, the Presbyterian Church (USA) has announced that, effective July 10, it will allow the ordination of gay and lesbian deacons, ministers and elders. The church’s constitution formerly stated: ““Those who are called to office … Continue reading