General Assembly Committee Approves Marriage Equality Amendment

By Believe Out Loud | July 5, 2012
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By More Light Presbyterians Pittsburgh, PA: A historic moment happened last night in the Civil Union and Marriage Committee at the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The General Assembly Committee approved a marriage equality overture. The Civil Union and Marriage Committee passed overture 13-04 to amend W-4.9001, the Directory of Worship to…

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Could Gay Marriage Debate Drive Young Christians From Church?

By Believe Out Loud | July 2, 2012
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As the battle over gay marriage heats up in this election year, one evangelical Christian writer is calling for a truce, fearing that the outspoken opposition to gay marriage among some church leaders could alienate an entire generation of religious youth. Read the whole story at NBC News _________________ Image Flickr Noam C.

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Bishop Gene Robinson’s Keynote Address at MLP Dinner

By Believe Out Loud | July 2, 2012
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Bishop Gene Robinson, Diocese of New Hampshire, addressed over 300 people at the National MLP Celebration Dinner in Pittsburgh, PA. “So the real question for your church and mine is this,” he said, “If you’re not in trouble for the gospel you preach, is it really the gospel?” It was not that many years ago…

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I Think I’m Gay (CARTOON)

By Believe Out Loud | June 25, 2012
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Cartoon by David Hayward, NakedPastor David Hayward started a blog called nakedpastor in 2006, and initiated his public analysis of religion, the religious community and spirituality through his writings, art and cartoons. Today, David offers commentary on Jesus and being gay in, “I Think I’m Gay.” Learn more about nakedpastor

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