same-sex weddings
Former Calvin professor sues after losing job for performing queer wedding
By Bob Smietana — April 19, 2023
(RNS)— Joe Kuilema, who taught at the evangelical college for 14 years, lost his job after officiating a wedding for a transgender former student.
Top German Catholic bishop urges shift on women’s ordination, homosexuality
By Jack Jenkins — December 29, 2020
(RNS) — Limburg Bishop Georg Bätzing referred to ‘well-developed arguments in theology in favor of opening up the sacramental ministry to women as well.’
Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards gay marriage
By Yonat Shimron — June 10, 2016
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The first gay weddings could take place in or soon after June 2017, if a second reading passes at next year's General Synod.
After gay marriage ruling, try tolerance for both sides (COMMENTARY)
By Katrina Trinko — July 7, 2015
(RNS) In the short time since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, those with religious objections are already facing punishment.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence: ‘Not going to change’ religious freedom law
By Richard Wolf — March 30, 2015
Facing a rising tide of criticism and business boycotts against his state, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said he would consider a second law that "amplifies and clarifies" the first one but added, "We're not going to change the law."
A Methodist pastor calls for speedy resolution in conflict over gays
By Renée K. Gadoua — December 24, 2013
(RNS) A deep divide within the United Methodist Church over how to minister to gays and lesbians has led a Washington, D.C., pastor to suggest the denomination should not wait until its 2016 General Conference to change its policies.
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