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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
