LGBTQ rights
Israeli protesters fear for the future of their country’s precarious LGBTQ rights revolution
By Orit Avishai — June 1, 2023
(The Conversation) — LGBTQ rights are not the main issue bringing Israeli protesters to the streets, but they do symbolize the country’s stark divide.
Using ‘he/him,’ ‘she/her’ in emails got 2 dorm directors fired at small New York Christian college
By Bobby Caina Calvan — May 23, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The recent firings prompted more than 700 Houghton alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Southern Baptist task force may split with Guidepost over LGBTQ views
By Bob Smietana — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — Guidepost has been criticized by SBC leaders for its support of LGBT rights.
Arizona Christian University sues school district for religious discrimination
By Kathryn Post — March 10, 2023
(RNS) — At issue, the school board claims, is the university's 'strong' anti-LGBTQ stance.
West Virginia ‘religious freedom’ bill headed to governor
By John Raby and Leah Willingham — March 1, 2023
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The bill is described by supporters as a tool to protect religious freedom and labeled a “license to discriminate” by LGBTQ rights advocates.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws
By Nicole Winfield — February 6, 2023
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — The three Christian leaders spoke on LGBTQ rights during an unprecedented joint airborne news conference Sunday.
Queer bars offer sacred space for LGBTQ community
By Kathryn Post — January 23, 2023
(RNS) — 'I experienced that genuine, authentic love in gay bars more than I’d ever experienced it growing up in the four walls of the church,' said musician Trey Pearson.
God’s bar: Nashville’s lesbian-owned Lipstick Lounge storied for its radical hospitality
By Kathryn Post — January 23, 2023
(RNS) — 'I really didn’t have money to open a bar,' said Lipstick Lounge-owner Jonda Valentine. 'But I really believed that’s what God wanted me to do.'
Ruling requires Yeshiva University to recognize LGBTQ club
By Kathryn Post — December 16, 2022
(RNS) — The school "will continue on appeal to defend against the claim that we are not a religious institution," said a spokesperson.
Why I stay: LGBTQ people of faith find ways to belong where doctrine rejects them
By Kathryn Post — December 6, 2022
(RNS) — 'You don’t have to give up your faith to be who you are,' said one LGBTQ Christian.
Birmingham ministries host LGBTQ-affirming student fair amid Samford pushback
By Kathryn Post — November 4, 2022
(RNS) — The event takes place months after Samford University disinvited LGBTQ-affirming ministries from its annual ministry fair.
Heresy isn’t the enemy in TikTok pastor’s new book
By Kathryn Post — October 12, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I’m not interested in playing the orthodoxy game,’ Brandan Robertson told RNS.
Montenegro holds pride march despite opposition from church
By Predrag Milic — October 10, 2022
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro is a highly conservative, male-dominated society and initial pride marches here were marred with violence.
Samford University cuts ties with LGBTQ-affirming ministries amid student outcry
By Kathryn Post — October 3, 2022
(RNS) — 'When a student Googles 'LGBTQ Samford,' I just want the first thing to not be discrimination,' said one current student.
Jewish LGBTQ nonprofit will fund Yeshiva University clubs as school halts them
By Kathryn Post — September 20, 2022
(RNS) — The move comes days after the university halted student groups to avoid recognizing the YU Pride Alliance.
