gay marriage
A large Colorado congregation just became LGBT-inclusive. Here’s why it matters (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2017
(RNS) One reason Denver Community Church's announcement will be a big deal in the world of American Christianity is precisely because it won't feel like a big deal to so many.
On LGBT issues, how can Christians disagree in a loving way?
By Jonathan Merritt — November 1, 2016
Is it possible to disagree about LGBT issues without demonizing others as haters or heretics, Pharisees or apostates?
The politics of Jen Hatmaker: Trump, Black Lives Matter, gay marriage and more
By Jonathan Merritt — October 25, 2016
(RNS) The HGTV star and best-selling Christian author holds nothing back in this candid and personal interview.
Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput welcomes ‘smaller church’ of holier Catholics
By David Gibson — October 20, 2016
(RNS) The stark prognosis is part of a debate on whether Catholicism should be exclusive or inclusive, but Chaput also used this week's speech to slam Catholic Democrats like Joe Biden and Tim Kaine.
InterVarsity Press responds to authors’ protest of controversial gay marriage termination policy
By Jonathan Merritt — October 14, 2016
InterVarsity says authors will be exempt from their controversial gay marriage termination policy. Why, then, can't the same grace be extended to their accountants, assistants, and executives?
InterVarsity denies plan for gay marriage firings but maintains theological opposition
By Yonat Shimron — October 7, 2016
(RNS) While same-sex marriage has been legal in the United States for more than a year, the organization holds an orthodox theological position on sexuality that views marriage as a union of one man and one woman.
Cool with contraception, Americans divide over transgender bathrooms and wedding services for gays
By Lauren Markoe — September 28, 2016
(RNS) A Pew Research Center poll takes on the religious liberty versus discrimination question.
Botswana deporting U.S. pastor over anti-gay views
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 20, 2016
GABORONE, Botswana (Reuters) -- Steven Anderson, of the Faithful Word Baptist Church in Arizona, notoriously welcomed the gunning down in June of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida by saying "there's 50 less pedophiles in this world."
What a gay Christian rocker’s woes tell us about American Christianity
By Jonathan Merritt — September 16, 2016
Trey Pearson's woes reveal at least three surprising truths about American Christianity and LGBT issues.
Anti-gay Arizona pastor denied entry to South Africa
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 13, 2016
(RNS) The pastor of Tempe's Faithful Word Baptist Church was due to visit South Africa later this month for a series of evangelical events.
On LGBT equality, middle ground is disappearing
By David P. Gushee — August 22, 2016
(RNS) You are either for full and unequivocal LGBT equality, or you are against it.
Top Catholic bishops criticize Biden for officiating at gay marriage
By David Gibson — August 7, 2016
(RNS) But the three officials were circumspect in their critique and did not mention the vice president by name. Two factors may explain their relative reticence.
Contempt ruling upheld against Kentucky clerk
By RNS staff — July 14, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to vacate a contempt ruling that sent a Kentucky county clerk to jail last September after she refused to issue marriage licenses for gay couples.
Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards gay marriage
By Yonat Shimron — June 10, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The first gay weddings could take place in or soon after June 2017, if a second reading passes at next year's General Synod.
3 reasons conservative Christians will lose the transgender debate
By Jonathan Merritt — May 14, 2016
Conservative Christians are repeating the same mistakes they once made in the fight over LGBT rights and marriage. As a result, they are doomed to lose gender debates.
