LGBT story report
Exhibit shows how Passover was artistically reinvented through the years
By Yonat Shimron — April 10, 2017
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) These haggadot, spanning the 14th to the 21st centuries, showcase the Jewish artistic imagination used in the service of Passover.
Top Vatican and US church officials back new gay-friendly book
By David Gibson — April 7, 2017
(RNS) Such positive language from such senior church leaders is extraordinary and another sign of how Francis is reorienting the Catholic Church's approach to a hot-button topic.
Trey Pearson releases first music video since coming out as a gay Christian rock star
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 5, 2017
(RNS) In it, a young gay man sings during a church service, then shares a kiss with his partner to applause from the congregation.
‘Greenleaf’ portrayal of black church sexuality all too familiar
By F. Romall Smalls — March 29, 2017
(RNS) Why is the African-American church seemingly so challenged when it comes to dealing with the diversity of human sexuality and gender identity in our congregations?
Why Princeton’s snub of Tim Keller should outrage progressives
By Jonathan Merritt — March 22, 2017
As the cultural tides shift, will progressive Christians make space at the table for conservatives?
Princeton Theological Seminary reverses decision to honor Redeemer’s Tim Keller
By David Gibson — March 22, 2017
(RNS) The seminary had faced mounting criticism over Keller’s conservative views on women and LGBTQ people. So he will not receive an award but will still deliver a major lecture.
Mormons’ reactions to LGBT video reveal the LDS Church’s mixed messages about gays
By Jana Riess — March 21, 2017
Some Mormons are thrilled with a new video that shows an LDS family embracing their gay son, who is out of the Church and in a same-sex relationship. Others fear this means the Church is diluting its core message about traditional families.
‘Gay moment’ stays put as Malaysia to release ‘Beauty and the Beast’ without cuts
By Reuters — March 21, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Reuters) Walt Disney blockbuster 'Beauty and the Beast' will be released in Malaysia this month without any cuts, the company said on Tuesday, after censors had earlier asked for the removal of a 'gay moment' in the movie.
Ex-gay pioneer Joseph Nicolosi is dead. That’s good news for LGBT people he hurt (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — March 10, 2017
(RNS) Nicolosi has now crossed over into eternity. I imagine he is shocked to find LGBT people there, too.
Why can’t we accommodate florists denying services to gay couples?
By Mark Silk — March 10, 2017
It has to do with race.
What do we tell kids about anti-Semitism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 6, 2017
Let's start by calling it what it really is: Jew hatred. The belief that there's something about the Jews.....
Married lesbian Baptist co-pastors say all are ‘beloved’
By Adelle M. Banks — March 2, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Maria Swearingen and Sally Sarratt have been encouraged by the cheers from progressives and aren't focusing on the criticism from conservative Christians.
Trump’s missing agenda in Congress speech? Moral issues
By David Gibson — March 1, 2017
(RNS) He won praise from pundits and the public for appearing 'presidential' in his first address to Congress. But a few religious conservatives are upset that Trump ignored their concerns.
Mixing glitter into ashes is an act of profound love and respect
By Elizabeth M. Edman — March 1, 2017
NEW YORK (RNS) Glitter + Ash Wednesday was conceived as an effort to make queer Christians visible. But at this moment in time, when so many people are taking to the streets to uphold values that we feel are under attack, progressive Christians as a whole need to stand up and be counted.
The hardening of Geert Wilders: Anti-Islam crusader — and top Dutch pol?
By Thomas Escritt — March 1, 2017
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) Geert Wilders has lived in safe houses under 24-hour guard to protect him from Islamist militants since 2004. The experience has only strengthened his anti-Islam convictions.
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