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Biden May Not Speak For Obama, But He Speaks For Most Catholics
Equally Blessed, a coalition of four faith Catholic groups who work on behalf of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the church and wider society, released the following statement in response to Vice President Joe Biden’s comment on marriage equality made Sunday on Meet the Press: “While Washington insiders puzzle over…
Read MoreALERT: Vote Against Amendment One, And Support North Carolina Families & LGBT Equality!
By Believe Out Loud Today, North Carolinians head to the polls to vote on Amendment One, which if passed would restrict marriage to straight couples. We encourage fellow Christians and other North Carolinian’s to vote against Amendment One and stand supportively with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families. “There have been some loving things said…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
VP Joe Biden comes out in support of marriage equality
Read MoreReconciling Communities Exceed 500 On The 40th Anniversary Of “Incompatibility” Policy For LGBT People
On the 40th anniversary of the policy that states that “homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching”, the number of United Methodist communities to publically state their welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities has passed an important milestone. Reconciling communities, those who have made an explicit welcome of lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
Read MoreThe Human Face Of Discrimination: Behind The Methodist Vote Against Gay Inclusion
The human face behind Methodist vote against LGBT equality
Read MoreGlad To Be Gray 2.0
Following the international outcry over Sojourners decision to reject a Mother’s Day themed ad from Believe Out Loud, I penned a piece for Ship of Fools titled “Glad to be Gray.” In this piece, I offer a summary of the range of views on this subject as expressed publicly by those who profess to be…
Read MoreUnited Methodist Church Votes Not To Change Position On Homosexuality
Methodist Church retains position against homosexuality
Read MoreVote Against North Carolina’s Marriage Amendment
Vote Against North Carolina's Marriage Amendment
Read MoreDon’t Blame The Bible
The Bible and Homosexuality: An Eye-Opening Speech
Read MoreMethodist Update: Fabulous Flashmob for Full Inclusion
Methodist delegates from around the world are gathering in Tampa, FL, for the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. This meeting happens every four years, and it’s the only opportunity to revise the Book of Discipline, which governs the denomination on every level. This year, delegates will vote on a number of measures affecting…
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