Results for: gay marriage
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Being Queer And Spiritual (Or Not): The Autostraddle Religion Roundtable
There’s a lot to say about religion and queerness and how the two can (or cannot) interact, which is why we put together this roundtable with 12 different perspectives. We hope you share your own thoughts and beliefs in the comment section.
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Episcopal Church Blesses Our Messes, Likes Gender Neutral Language Too
The Episcopal House of Bishops recently approved a blessing for same-sex couples in an overwhelming 111-41 vote.
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The Ones Who Got Away: Two Men Who Left Their Churches On Behalf of the Gays
The story of one pastor and one chaplain who chose to amplify their voices by stepping down from their churches.
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Why Does Boston Have Two St. Patrick’s Day Parades? In A Word: Homophobia
It’s an exciting day for people across the Greater Boston region and Massachusetts – except for its LGBT citizens, apparently. Because even in the first state to gain marriage equality, there’s still discrimination, and one is in the city’s annual parade.
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Actually a Good Thing: England Delays Decision on Female Bishops
Ridiculously though, it was the best possible result for women.
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Focus on the Family Knows They’ve “Lost” Gay Marriage, Keeps Fighting For the Thrill of the Fight
“We’re losing on that one, especially among the 20- and 30-somethings: 65 to 70 percent of them favor same-sex marriage.. we’ve probably lost that.”
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Rabbi Offers Lavender Marriage Service for Orthodox Gays
This isn’t the kind of gay marriage we’ve been fighting for.
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Notre Dame’s Gay Students Asked to Be Chaste, Because Catholicism
Notre Dame has approved an LGBT student organization and the club must preach chastity for LGBTQ students. Which makes me think maybe we should take our gay money elsewhere.
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Priest Who Ruined Lesbian’s Mother’s Funeral Placed On “Administrative Leave”
The priest who denied Barbara Johnson communion at her mother’s funeral and walked out during her eulogy is suspended — but higher-ups claim it’s got nothing to do with that whole lez thing.
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B&B Stands for Bigoted & Bitchy When the Owner Hates Gay People
Innkeepers are using their title of Boss to freely discriminate against patrons and spew hate on religious grounds. Luckily brave individuals are calling them out and you can too.
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The Magical Mayday for Marriage Tour Is Coming to Take Gay Equality Away
The tour will include an RV they describe as “wrapped in marriage messaging” going from city to city throughout the month to meet with legislators – and average, everyday straight people, too!
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Amendment 1 Advances in North Carolina, Religious Homophobes Rejoice
North Carolina’s anti-gay Amendment 1 looks like it might succeed.
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DADT Is Over, Inequality for Gays and Same-Sex Couples in the Military Isn’t
DADT’s being repealed doesn’t mean that same-sex couples will be treated equally on base or off.
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Conservatives Lash Out Against Lesbian Mayor For Being a Lesbian, Promoting Equality
“Well, I’m the mayor of Houston first, but I’m still a lesbian. And I care.”
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Priest Protests Grieving Lesbian’s Existence By Ditching Her Mom’s Funeral, Makes Bad Day Worse
Marriage equality comes to Maryland! Also in Maryland: a priest officiating a funeral denies the deceased’s lesbian daughter communion, walks out during her eulogy and skips final blessings altogether.
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Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About
Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.
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Cecil Bothwell, Gay-Friendly Atheist for Congress
Why you should care about a little Democratic primary in North Carolina.
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Yvonne Moore Sued Her Church For Performing “Disgusting” Gay Marriage, Which is Crazy
Yvonne Moore, “world’s worst church lady” (according to THAT’S GAY), sues her church for 250K for that gross lesbian wedding they threw. But hey, let’s check out that book she’s been reading in “Autostraddle’s Primer on New & Old Testament’s Mentions of Homosexuality” which will soothe your soul, even if you’ve eaten trail mix, which’s bad for your soul. FYI.
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Rev. Keith Ogden Wants Gays To Stay Second-Class Citizens, Also Stop Complaining About It
Why won’t the gays stop being so mean to this poor pastor just because he doesn’t care about them?