LGBT story report
InterVarsity authors and alumni protest policy terminating employees who support gay marriage
By Jonathan Merritt — October 11, 2016
After InterVarsity's announced it will fire employees who theologically support same-sex marriage, the organization faces public protest from more than 1,000 alumni and 50 prominent authors.
The spiritual abuse in InterVarsity’s treatment of LGBT people
By guest — October 11, 2016
(RNS) During my tenure on staff with InterVarsity, I came to a critical juncture where I recognized that I, as a gay Christian, had nothing legitimate to offer LGBT students on campus.
InterVarsity denies plan for gay marriage firings but maintains theological opposition
By Yonat Shimron — October 7, 2016
(RNS) While same-sex marriage has been legal in the United States for more than a year, the organization holds an orthodox theological position on sexuality that views marriage as a union of one man and one woman.
United Methodist association forms to push for tough line on gays
By Yonat Shimron — October 5, 2016
(RNS) The United Methodist Church is hoping to prevent a schism in the wake of Bishop Karen Oliveto’s July election to lead the denomination’s Western Jurisdiction.
South African Anglicans regroup after defeat of same-sex blessing measure
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 5, 2016
(RNS) The rejection was a blow to LGBT activists and their supporters who held some hope for full inclusion in the church now that South Africa allows same-sex marriage.
Pope says respect gay and transgender people, questions gender theory
By RNS staff — October 3, 2016
(Reuters) 'When a person (who is gay) arrives before Jesus, Jesus certainly will not say, 'Go away because you are homosexual,'' the pontiff said.
Alabama chief justice suspended over gay marriage stance
By Yonat Shimron — September 30, 2016
The Alabama Court of the Judiciary suspended Moore, effective immediately, without pay for the remainder of his term, saying in a ruling that it had found "clear and convincing evidence" of ethical violations.
Cool with contraception, Americans divide over transgender bathrooms and wedding services for gays
By Lauren Markoe — September 28, 2016
(RNS) A Pew Research Center poll takes on the religious liberty versus discrimination question.
LGBT Mormons are out and proud in Provo art exhibit
By Jana Riess — September 21, 2016
Mitch Mayne is one of about two dozen LGBT Mormons whose faces grace a new art exhibit -- telling the world, and particularly LGBT Mormon youth, that it's possible to be gay and fully integrated into Mormon life.
Botswana deporting U.S. pastor over anti-gay views
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 20, 2016
GABORONE, Botswana (Reuters) -- Steven Anderson, of the Faithful Word Baptist Church in Arizona, notoriously welcomed the gunning down in June of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida by saying "there's 50 less pedophiles in this world."
What a gay Christian rocker’s woes tell us about American Christianity
By Jonathan Merritt — September 16, 2016
Trey Pearson's woes reveal at least three surprising truths about American Christianity and LGBT issues.
Gary Johnson goofs on religious freedom
By Mark Silk — September 14, 2016
(RNS) Despite what the Libertarian candidate argues, there's no legal distinction between selling a wedding cake to a same-sex couple and decorating one.
Anti-gay Arizona pastor denied entry to South Africa
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 13, 2016
(RNS) The pastor of Tempe's Faithful Word Baptist Church was due to visit South Africa later this month for a series of evangelical events.
National LGBTQ Christian group welcomes new leader with strong vision for justice
By Religion News LLC — September 8, 2016
Rev. Edmonds-Allen is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years’ professional experience serving youth and families in various denominations throughout the country.
First Church of England bishop comes out as gay
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 2, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Nicholas Chamberlain, the bishop of Grantham, has come out as the first Church of England bishop to openly acknowledge he is gay.
