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CA Bill Protects LGBT Students by Limiting the Faith of Universities

California bill violates the religious freedom of faith-based schools. Senate Bill 1146, proposed by Senator Ricardo Lara from Los Angeles County, California, representing the

See What it’s Like Being Muslim and Gay

Photographers take portraits to share the stories of gay muslims. Lia Darjes is neither gay nor Muslim. She had to persuade many gay Muslims

What Does the Koran Say About Homosexuality?

The word "homosexual" is absent in the Koran. In the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, there has been speculation about

Southern Baptists Pass Resolution to No Longer Denounce Gay People

The statement marks a significant change in the Southern Baptist outlook, but does not affect their stance against same-sex marriage. Conservative politics and Southern

Killer’s Father Says Orlando Mass Shooting Is Not About Religion

Orlando shooter's father denies he had any ties to radical Islam. On Sunday, June 12, the United States experienced the worst incident of mass

Catholic Bishop Says Religion Targets LGBT People

"Sadly it is religion, that often breeds contempt for gays" -Bishop Robert Lynch Robert Nugent Lynch, the current Bishop of St. Petersburg, Florida, last

Conservative Judaism Rabbis Affirm Transgender Rights

Conservative Judaism takes a step towards accepting and protecting the transgender community. Last week, the Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism passed a historic resolution

Bill Targets CA Christian Colleges Transgender Discrimination

Proposed bill will put an end to anti-LGBT discrimination by Christian colleges in California. Two bills, Assembly Bill 1888 and Senate Bill 1146, are

The Rainbow Mormon Initiative Offers Support for LGBT Mormons

via Rainbow Mormon Initiative The Rainbow Mormon Initiative is an attempt to bring attention to LGBT issues in the Mormon Community. After completing her

Gay Christian Rocker Trey Pearson Says Coming Out is “Freeing”

Trey Pearson of Every Sunday publicly comes out as gay and describes his struggle. Trey Pearson, a Christian rock star, in a letter to