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Tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and little empathetic listening (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — June 26, 2015
(RNS) I suspect I am not the only one who does not believe that my gay friends are vile sinners or that my traditional religious friends are retrograde bigots.
She’s black, gay and soon you can call her ‘rabbi’
By Lauren Markoe — May 28, 2015
(RNS) Sandra Lawson was a personal trainer and religious about nothing but fitness. Now she's religious about Judaism.
Award to Charles Stanley angers Jews who support LGBT rights
By Lauren Markoe — April 7, 2015
(RNS) Jews and evangelicals are often fervent partners in support of Israel but also outspoken opponents on many domestic social issues, including homosexuality and abortion rights.
German court rules for gay Muslim man threatened with death by his family
By Reuters — March 13, 2015
BERLIN (Reuters) Nasser El-Ahmad said his Muslim father vowed to slit his throat and his uncle threatened to burn him after dousing him with gas because they could not allow him to be gay.
The 10 most read ‘Faitheist’ stories of 2014
By Chris Stedman — January 1, 2015
As we begin 2015, here's a look back at the most read 'Faitheist' posts from last year—from whether or not atheists can be fundamentalists to why atheists shouldn't call religion a mental illness.
Atheist author Peter Boghossian suggests gays shouldn’t be proud. Is he proud to be an atheist?
By Chris Stedman — November 4, 2014
In a time when more and more atheists are encouraging their fellow nonbelievers to be "openly secular," I wonder if Boghossian sees any parallels between the celebratory spirit of LGBTQ pride and the joy many atheists find in being honest about what they believe.
Love thy neighbor: Westboro’s ‘God Hates Fags’ message vs. a drag show (VIDEO)
By Sally Morrow — October 24, 2014
(RNS) Steve Drain, spokesman for Westboro Baptist Church, says the intersection of 12th and Orleans streets is "the epicenter of the moral struggle of the covenant."
Gay and nonreligious in a Republican state, Rep. Brian Sims puts his faith in humanity
By Chris Stedman — September 10, 2014
"I'm the only elected official in Pennsylvania that didn't have to set foot in a house of worship to get elected." Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims tells RNS about his his faith in humanity and being a nonreligious gay Democrat in a Republican state.
Gay, Christian and … celibate: The changing face of the homosexuality debate
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 4, 2014
(RNS) With "ex-gay" ministries falling out of favor -- even by their biggest proponents -- many Christians are encouraging gays and lesbians to adopt a life of celibacy instead, without ever trying to change their sexual orientation.
Barney Frank: Why I didn’t talk about my atheism while serving in Congress
By Chris Stedman — June 6, 2014
Former Congressman Barney Frank tells RNS how anti-Semitism impacted his decision not to talk about his nontheism sooner, shares his advice for atheists who want to run for public office, and explains how responses to his nontheism have differed from responses to his sexual orientation.
Neon Tree’s Tyler Glenn is gay, Mormon and proud of it
By David Burger — April 21, 2014
(RNS) After years of denials and lyrics that obscure the issue, Neon Trees' frontman Tyler Glenn declared proudly that he is gay -- and still a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Gay Jews celebrate their faith and sexuality at Conn. retreat
By Ann Marie Somma — March 7, 2014
FALLS VILLAGE, Conn. (RNS) Nehirim, which develops programs, campus events, and advocacy work for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Jewish community, began hosting retreats at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center as a way for gay Jews to celebrate their dual identities.
Why Millennials are leaving religion and where they’re going
By Chris Stedman — March 5, 2014
Public Religion Research Institute recently released a new report on shifting attitudes about LGBTQ issues and why young Americans are leaving religion. Here are three aspects of the conversation about Millennials leaving religion that may be overlooked.
COMMENTARY: In the case of Michael Sam, youth lead the way
By Carl W. Kenney — February 13, 2014
(RNS) How did a story like Michael Sam's coming out fail to be reported on a campus known for having one of the top journalism schools in the world? Because, in the minds of the students at the University of Missouri, being gay is no big deal.
American Jews say others face more discrimination
By Lauren Markoe — October 24, 2013
(RNS) American Jews say they face discrimination in the U.S., but they see Muslims, gays and blacks facing far more.
