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What binds Muslims to the Democratic Party?

(RNS) — Socially conservative Muslims have a surprising and seemingly easy affiliation with the Democratic Party. Why do Muslims abide these differences when other religious groups cannot?

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Headed for a larger stage, Nadia Bolz-Weber leaves her 'house' in order

(RNS) — Seen as a tattooed rebel when she founded Denver's House for All Saints and Sinners, Nadia Bolz-Weber leaves her church a decade later as a model for mainline Protestant outreach.

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The culture wars need to make a safe space for conscience

(RNS) — The booing of Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle for following her conscience shows that we need to turn down the temperature in the culture wars.

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United Methodist court filings detail proposals for averting schism on sexuality

(RNS) — Court documents are giving United Methodists the first peek at proposed plans to avoid a split in the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States.

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Episcopal couples, advocates hope the church removes gay marriage restrictions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (USA Today) — Episcopalians will consider altering rules related to weddings for same-sex couples when they gather this month in Texas for the denomination's triennial meeting.

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Vatican-backed family rally to have speech on welcoming gays

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Rev. James Martin told The Associated Press it was 'immensely significant' that a Vatican-backed meeting would include his presentation, saying it showed 'that LGBT Catholics and their parents are an important part of our church.'

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5 reasons the Masterpiece Cakeshop decision is a victory for all Americans

The following is a guest post by Skye Jethani The case of the Colorado baker who refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding has been a topic of ...

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Mass. pastor Scott Lively faces possible fine for harsh anti-gay efforts in Uganda

(RNS) A federal lawsuit lodged by a Ugandan LGBT advocacy group alleges Scott Lively conspired with Ugandan religious and political leaders to incite anti-gay sentiment resulting in discrimination, arrest, torture and murder in that country.

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In Catholic Colombia, LGBT people find growing acceptance

BOGOTA, Colombia (RNS) Not long ago, the thought of a transgender person speaking openly to a Catholic priest here would have seemed unthinkable. Now cultural shifts are making way for LGBT acceptance.

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PHOTOS: For Indonesia's Buginese community, trans women play key role in Muslim weddings

Indonesia’s predominantly Muslim Buginese community recognizes and respects five separate genders. One group, the calabai, maintains a unique and valued role planning local wedding ceremonies.

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India's debate: Can Hinduism and homosexuality coexist?

(RNS) As India grapples with gay rights, theologians and historians often disagree on whether homosexuality is compatible with Hinduism.

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‘African Pride’ film shows violence against lesbians in townships

CAPE TOWN (RNS) A new documentary looks at the effects of continuing homophobic violence against lesbians in South Africa's impoverished townships, and the activists who continue the struggle.

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In Boston, engaging both sides of the church's debate on gays (ANALYSIS)

BOSTON (RNS) The shift in this year's Q conference reflects the reality that conversations about human sexality do not occur in echo chambers of monologue, isolated from those who disagree.

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The long history of sexual baiting in America's effort to extend civil rights (COMMENTARY)

(RNS) The pattern is clear: Whenever established power brokers have felt threatened in America’s history, they have responded by stirring up sexual fears.

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Bob Jones III apologizes for stone-the-gays remarks

(RNS) “Upon now reading these long-forgotten words, they seem to me as words belonging to a total stranger -- were my name not attached," former Bob Jones University President Bob Jones III said.

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Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before

(AP) — The day the Catholic Church has long feared has come, with 15 states extending or suspending their statute of limitations to allow abuse claims stretching back decades.

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