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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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MI Senate approves anti-bullying bill with religious loopholes

On Wednesday, the Michigan state senate approved a controversial anti-bullying bill.  While the legislation does provide legal protections for bullied students, it also provides a loophole for religious and moral viewpoints. Senate Bill No. 45, also known as “Matt’s Safe … Continue reading


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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


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Herman Cain supports gay marriage ban, thinks being gay “washes off”

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain told the Christian Broadcasting Network’s (CBN) David Brody that he would support both a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, as well as an amendment that would outlaw abortion.  Cain and The Brody File host met briefly … Continue reading


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“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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Focus on the Family president admits that fighting gay marriage is a losing battle

In a recent interview with WORLD Magazine, the president of anti-gay organization Focus on the Family, Jim Daly, admits that the fight against gay marriage is a losing battle. What about same-sex marriage? We’re losing on that one, especially among … Continue reading


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Daily Outline: May 11, 2011

Presbyterian Church opens the door for the ordination of gay and lesbian clergy. Maj. Margaret Witt, a lesbian nurse dicharged under DADT, will be allowed to retire with full benefits. Neil Patrick Harris confirmed as host of 65th Annual Tony … Continue reading


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