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Some Muslims are attacking LGBTQ rights. They don’t speak for all of us.
By Ani Zonneveld — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The Prophet Muhammad called on Muslims to stand up against the oppression of the most vulnerable.
Frank Griswold, who led Episcopal Church through tumultuous times, dies at 85
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 6, 2023
(RNS) — Griswold led the mainline denomination through the ordination of its first openly gay bishop.
The Catholic Church’s upcoming discussion of homosexuality
By Mark Silk — January 30, 2023
(RNS) — The relaxation of doctrine for pastoral purposes is itself a Christian doctrine. Is Pope Francis headed that way?
Don Hinkle, longtime conservative Missouri Baptist editor, has died
By Bob Smietana — September 23, 2022
(RNS) — The longtime editor of The Pathway was known for his bowties, outspoken politics and his championing of conservative Southern Baptists.
Supreme Court to revisit LGBTQ rights – this time with a wedding website designer, not a baker
By Charles J. Russo — September 23, 2022
(The Conversation) — 303 Creative v. Elenis gives SCOTUS another chance to set precedent about what happens when First Amendment freedoms come at a cost to civil rights.
Why Alexander Hamilton gave his heart to Jesus at a Texas church this weekend
By Bob Smietana — August 8, 2022
(RNS) — An unauthorized church production of the hit musical caused an uproar among fans.
My Kali is queer: Resisting the homogenization of Hinduism
By Sunita Viswanath — July 11, 2022
(RNS) — A filmmaker is challenged for her depiction of the Hindu goddess.
A Calvin professor officiated a same-sex wedding. It likely cost him his job.
By Bob Smietana — April 22, 2022
(RNS) — Calvin’s Professional Status Committee decided not to renew the professor's two-year appointment due to his ongoing conflict with school leaders over the issue of LGBT inclusion.
Americans’ support for LGBTQ rights higher than ever, even as white evangelicals lag
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 17, 2022
(RNS) — While Republicans and white evangelical Protestants are among the least likely to support three key policies regarding LGBTQ rights, their support still has increased overall in the past seven years.
South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns 90 amid new racist slur
By Andrew Meldrum — October 6, 2021
The painting of a racial slur on his portrait in Cape Town last month highlights the importance and relevance of his work for equality.
Retiring Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first AME Church woman prelate, reflects on a groundbreaking career
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Do I think that women can do this? Yes,’ McKenzie said. ‘Do I think the women that have been elected in my denomination have done an exceptional job? Absolutely.’
Kentucky contracts with Baptist-affiliated children’s agency
By Bruce Schreiner — July 16, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky reached a contract deal Thursday to continue placing youngsters with a Baptist-affiliated children’s agency.
AME General Conference votes to form committee to study LGBTQ issues
By Kathryn Post — July 9, 2021
(RNS) — The committee will examine Scripture and doctrine and will hear testimonies of LGBTQ individuals of African descent.
New SBC President Ed Litton apologizes for using JD Greear sermon quotes without credit
By Bob Smietana — June 26, 2021
(RNS) — In a statement Saturday, Litton said that while doing research and sermon prep for the passage, he had seen Greear’s sermon and found it helpful.
Supreme Court unanimously upholds religious liberty over LGBTQ rights – and nods to a bigger win for conservatives ahead
By Morgan Marietta — June 20, 2021
(The Conversation) — In an unanimous decision, the nine justices said the city of Philadelphia was wrong to exclude a Catholic agency from its adoption programs.
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