Tag: Homosexuality
Conservative Lutherans organize after gay vote
Associated Press September 26, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Members to decide within 12 months on whether to split from church
Lutherans OK gays for clergy
Associated Press August 21, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Proposal to limit homosexuals’ leadership roles defeated soundly
Gay ‘kiss-ins’ smack Mormon church
Associated Press August 15, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Faith becomes lightning rod for activism, including kissing event
Archbishop of Canterbury attempts to paper over Church schism
Ruth Gledhill July 27, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
The Archbishop of Canterbury today tried to paper over the cracks as he acknowledged the Anglican church is in schism in all but name
Christian doctor reinstated to adoption panel over homosexuality row
Caroline Gammell July 27, 2009.
Print: Telegraph.co.uk
Dr Sheila Matthews a Christian doctor barred from an adoption panel after refusing to recommend that children live with homosexual couples has been reinstated but cannot vote on whether adoption goes ahead.
Westboro Baptist Church releases ‘God hates the world’
Tim Barello July 22, 2009.
Print: Examiner
The Westboro Baptist Church, famous for its open condemnation of Christians, Jews, and Muslims – as well as just about everyone else under the sun – is up to its old tricks, once again. In their latest act of absurdity, members of this de facto cult have posted an interpolation of the 1985 hit “We are the World”, entitled “God Hates the World” on YouTube.
Episcopal leaders affirm new policy on same-sex blessings
Duke Helfand July 17, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
Clergy and laity vote for the measure approved earlier this week by bishops. It is the second major victory for liberals at the General Convention in Anaheim.
Gay marriage approval sounds death knell for Anglican unity
Ruth Gledhill July 16, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Bishops in the US dealt a death blow to hopes for unity in the worldwide Anglican Church when they approved in principle services for same-sex partnerships.
Episcopal bishops back blessings of same-sex unions
Duke Helfand July 15, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
The measure won overwhelming support, despite complaints from conservatives within the church and the wider Anglican Communion.
The Americans know this will end in schism
Tom Wright July 14, 2009.
Print: Times Online
Support by US Episcopalians for homosexual clergy is contrary to Anglican faith and tradition. They are leaving the family
Episcopalians ‘effectively end’ gay bishop ban
Associated Press July 14, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Reverend says gays and lesbians have ‘responded to God’s call’
Change and repent bishop tells gays
Jonathan Wynne-Jones July 4, 2009.
Print: Telegraph.co.uk
A senior Church of England bishop has called on homosexuals to repent and “be changed” in comments that have infuriated equality campaigners.
US Nuns Facing Vatican Scrutiny
Laurie Goodstein July 3, 2009.
Print: New York Times
The Vatican is quietly conducting two sweeping investigations of American nuns, a development that has startled and dismayed nuns who fear they are the targets of a doctrinal inquisition.
Church’s gay exorcism video creates stir
Associated Press June 24, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Gay and youth advocates are demanding an investigation
Challenging Sex Taboos, With Help from the Koran
ROBERT F. WORTH June 7, 2009.
Print: New York Times
Wedad Lootah, a Muslim woman from Emirati now living in Dubai, counsels Arab individuals and couples about sexual relationships. She recently published a book, “Top Secret: Sexual Guidance for Married Couples.”
New Archbishop gets rap from NSS for self-serving “faith school” comments
June 4, 2009.
Print: National Secular Society
New Archbishop gets rap from NSS for self-serving “faith school” comments
Episcopal Church ousts 61 clergy in bishop dispute
Associated Press May 27, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Pastors aligned with ex-bishop who broke with church over homosexuality
Evangelicals vow to hold back cash after Scott Rennie defeat
Mike Wade May 24, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Traditionalists opposed to the appointment of gay ministers are planning a campaign of non-co-operation with the Kirk establishment, to deny the Church of Scotland hundreds of thousands of pounds in revenue.
Anti-gay minister the Rev Ian Watson in ‘Nazi battle’ outrage
Mike Wade May 12, 2009.
Print: TimesOnline
Anti-gay minister the Rev Ian Watson in ‘Nazi battle’ outrage.
Presbyterians reject gay clergy in close vote
Associated Press April 25, 2009.
Print: msnbc
Supporters, opponents expect the issue to be revisited in the future
The Pope Vs. Alan Turing
March 10, 2009.









