American Psychological Association
17 psychological groups call for greater protections of LGBTQ students at religious schools
By Yonat Shimron — May 10, 2021
(RNS) — The statement comes in response to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of 33 students or former students of federally funded Christian colleges and universities that allege widespread discrimination against LGBTQ students.
Prayer may help relieve stress, but fewer Americans make time for it
By Yonat Shimron — December 21, 2017
(RNS) — As society grows less religious, fewer people are turning to prayer.
Evangelical transgender conference rejects notion that gender identity can change
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 21, 2015
(RNS) But transgender voices weren't invited to the sold out event, to be headlined by Southern Baptist conservative Rev. Albert Mohler.
Children of Holocaust survivors more anxious about Iran nuclear threat
By Michele Chabin — April 14, 2015
JERUSALEM (RNS) Second-generation survivors “exhibit greater preoccupation with the Iranian nuclear threat” than others in their peer group.
Parents sue to overturn New Jersey ban on ex-gay therapy
By Susan K. Livio — November 5, 2013
(RNS) The unidentified couple says the restriction, signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie, infringes on their rights of free speech and religion and unconstitutionally interferes in the raising of their 15-year-old son.
N.J. gay conversion therapy ban challenged in federal court
By Susan K. Livio — August 26, 2013
(RNS) New Jersey's newly enacted ban on gay-to-straight conversion therapy for minors violates a licensed therapist's obligation to "respect the rights of clients to make decisions," according to a federal lawsuit filed by a Christian counselors group.
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