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A large Colorado congregation just became LGBT-inclusive. Here’s why it matters (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2017
(RNS) One reason Denver Community Church's announcement will be a big deal in the world of American Christianity is precisely because it won't feel like a big deal to so many.
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?
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.
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?
What I wrote was completely truthful
By guest — October 13, 2016
(RNS) The details of a continuing pattern of sexual sin and sexual assaults against women went beyond what I knew about Trump's vague boasting about past adultery.
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.
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.
Kenyan churches demand HIV test for couples wanting to marry
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 30, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The clergy who demand the tests say they are driven by a desire to protect their members from HIV and AIDS. But the practice may be illegal.
Sex outside of marriage can be holy, according to this Christian minister
By Jonathan Merritt — July 21, 2016
"Good Christian Sex" is a Chicago pastor's attempt to free Christians from shame about having sex outside of marriage.
Kentucky clerk opposed to gay marriage says state law negates appeal
By RNS staff — June 22, 2016
(Reuters) 'I am pleased that I can continue to serve my community as the Rowan County Clerk without having to sacrifice my religious convictions and conscience,' Kim Davis said in a statement.
India’s Muslim women seek to ban ‘triple talaq’ divorce law
By Akhtar Ali — June 21, 2016
NEW DELHI (RNS) A Muslim woman petitioned India's Supreme Court to ban a Muslim practice in which a Muslim man can divorce his wife just by uttering “talaq” three times.
Pope calls most Catholic marriages invalid
By Jerome Socolovsky — June 17, 2016
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully realize it is a lifetime commitment.
Mennonite Church coming apart over sexuality issues
By Rich Preheim — June 9, 2016
(RNS) Issues related to sexuality have plagued the Mennonite Church since it was formed by the merger of two denominations in 2002. This past year they've come to a head.
3 reasons conservative Christians will lose the transgender debate
By Jonathan Merritt — May 14, 2016
Conservative Christians are repeating the same mistakes they once made in the fight over LGBT rights and marriage. As a result, they are doomed to lose gender debates.
Christian author Jen Hatmaker takes stand for LGBT inclusion
By Jonathan Merritt — April 25, 2016
The bestselling author, HGTV star, and wife of an evangelical pastor gets bold about accepting LGBT persons on Facebook.
