LGBT story report
Uganda’s LGBT faith leaders say God’s love is unconditional
By Barigye Ambrose — November 29, 2016
Ugandan human rights activist Barigye Ambrose profiles religious LGBTI Ugandans and their allies who have stood firm in the face of local homophobia.
Zimbabwe ministry offers counsel to abused sexual minorities
By Problem Masau — November 22, 2016
In a country where homosexuality is criminalized and authorities and religious leaders often shun and demonize LGBT people, one Pentecostal church outside Harare is encouraging survivors of sexual violence to speak up.
How do Mormons feel about LGBT issues? Join this survey and let your voice be heard
By Jana Riess — November 21, 2016
How do you feel about LGBT issues? If you're a Mormon, let your voice be heard in this new survey.
Why reconciliation with President-elect Trump may be impossible for some Christians
By Yonat Shimron — November 15, 2016
(RNS) In electing a man whose words and actions support and incite hatred and violence, the church has failed the country, and we have a lot of soul searching to do.
Ann Voskamp answers tough questions about a word that can both harm and heal
By Jonathan Merritt — November 7, 2016
The New York Times bestselling author talk about overcoming her struggle with cutting and how brokenness can be used to hurt or heal.
On LGBT issues, how can Christians disagree in a loving way?
By Jonathan Merritt — November 1, 2016
Is it possible to disagree about LGBT issues without demonizing others as haters or heretics, Pharisees or apostates?
Most US Mormons approve of church’s LGBT exclusion policy, study shows
By Jana Riess — October 28, 2016
(RNS) One year after the LDS Church banned children of same-sex marriages from baptism and baby blessings, most current Mormons agree with the policy -- and most former Mormons hate it.
Retooled LDS website says people can be ‘Mormon and gay’ — but they need to stay celibate
By Jana Riess — October 25, 2016
Today, the LDS Church relaunched a website aimed at helping gay Mormons and their families understand how much they are loved. While the Church's doctrine remains the same (no homosexual sex), its approach and language have evolved.
The politics of Jen Hatmaker: Trump, Black Lives Matter, gay marriage and more
By Jonathan Merritt — October 25, 2016
(RNS) The HGTV star and best-selling Christian author holds nothing back in this candid and personal interview.
Queer Muslims find solace and solidarity at South Africa retreat
By Brian Pellot — October 25, 2016
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (RNS) Queer Muslim activists and allies from around the world gathered here last week to build a movement encouraging inclusive interpretations of Islam that honor and respect their identities in full.
Bible society debates exhibit ban for InterVarsity Press
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 20, 2016
(RNS) The publishing house will exhibit this year, but there still is the question of whether InterVarsity Press will be allowed to exhibit at the 2017 conference.
Catholic charity in India says it will recruit transgender people to fight bias
By Josephine McKenna — October 20, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The decision by Caritas could have implications for Indian society and the rest of the church.
Dallas church to gay member: ‘We lovingly … call you to repentance’
By Kimberly Winston — October 19, 2016
(RNS) A church with 11,000 members booted out a man who was in a relationship with another man.
InterVarsity blues
By Martin E. Marty — October 18, 2016
What is to be the reaction of those who are not hostile to evangelicalism and who have had positive experiences with -- and, frequently, high regard for -- IVCF? Two words: sadness and regret.
InterVarsity Press responds to authors’ protest of controversial gay marriage termination policy
By Jonathan Merritt — October 14, 2016
InterVarsity says authors will be exempt from their controversial gay marriage termination policy. Why, then, can't the same grace be extended to their accountants, assistants, and executives?
