Bishop Kevin Kanouse, leader of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has written the statement below about the denomination's decision to accept gay pastors who are in committed, monogamous relationships. Kanouse voted against...
The regional bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - known as presbyteries - have been voting on "Amendment B," which would open the door to ordination of openly gay pastors and other church officers. This year's vote represents the...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "All of they gay couples I know that would like to be married show more love towards each other and are more faithful to each other than some of the so-called 'Christians' I...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "This is a brilliant analysis of the state of religion in general and Christianity in particular in 2009 America -- where we are and how we got here. And I think Meacham's projections...
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth caused a stir last week when it announced plans for on-campus housing for gay and lesbian students, their supporrters, and others interested in issues related to homosexuality. The university has since put those plans...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Why the hell is everybody OK with people being gay? It's not OK. AT ALL!!!!!" -- "Blake" "There are some deeply offensive comments posted here, and I can't help but wonder if some...
It didn't take former British Prime Minister Tony Blair long to align himself with other liberal Catholics in saying the church's moral denunciations of homosexuality are wrong. In an interview with a British magazine aimed at gay readers, Blair, who...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Hello! Wake up Texas CHRISTIAN University! Does this glorify God? God forgives sin. Don't encourage it! " -- "Holly Woods," on Texas Christian University's decision to set aside campus housing for gay students...
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Texas Christian University will set aside on-campus apartments in the fall for gay students and their allies. The paper says it "may be the only such college housing in the region." Here's the story....
In a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower-court ruling that same-sex marriages are legal. Here's the story from The Cedar Rapids Gazette (via Beliefnet). With the ruling, according to the story, "Iowa becomes the first Midwest state...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "Our sexuality is part of our humanity, and satisfying our sexual urges is no more immoral than satisfying our urges for food or companionship. As with those urges, there are helpful and harmful...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "I always figured that if he wasn't gay, he would have gone to the ladies room to try and pick up some action. But that's just me. Hopefully his book will be a...
"Homosexual activists don't really oppose Rick Warren, they oppose the Bible. God Bless Rick Warren for teaching the Bible -- and may he demonstrate the courage of his convictions on Inauguration Day." -- Frank Pastore, Christian radio talk show host...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "I am sitting today in New York City in disbelief. After the past eight years of twisted lies and cynical abuse by the Bush administration. After the long hard fought campaigns of...
The Los Angeles Times has a story about a 22-year-old woman in New York who is struggling to reconcile her Muslim faith with her sexual identity as a lesbian. The story notes that in foreign lands, some Muslim sects regard...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "The Bible condemns homosexuality. Regardless of anyone's preferences, the Bible is clear on the subject. That premise has not and cannot be refuted." -- "Fr. Joe" "That's what makes this collection of ancient...
Richard Cizik has resigned as vice president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals after telling National Public Radio that he is shifting his views on same-sex unions. Most of what he said in that interview, on "Fresh...
It happened at the University of Washington. Here's a story about it from Nick Perry, higher ed reporter for the Seattle Times. The column, written by a senior, said: "Once you've legalized gay marriage, why not polygamy, incest, bestiality or...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "V. Gene Robinson was not invited to Lambeth. He is not considered a bishop by most Anglicans." -- "Scott+" on the gay Episcopal bishop from New Hampshire who was in Dallas this weekend...
A sampling of comments from our readers: "If you want to believe in magic beings who control your life, be my guest, just keep your imaginary friends off my civil rights. You have no right to impose your fantasy life...
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