Catholicism
Pope Francis Denies French Ambassador for Being Gay
The Vatican is facing accusations of hypocrisy after Pope Francis turned down a French ambassador, presumably, because of his homosexuality. On January 5, the French government…
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Catholicism
Catholicism
German Catholic Rule Helps Divorced & Homosexual Employees
The German Catholic Church voted to change a rule so that lay employees would not be fired for getting a divorce or a homosexual civil union. The…
Buddhism
Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh Perspectives on Homosexuality
Islam, Christianity and Judaism have been vocal about their views on homosexuality, but there is little discussion on how other major world religions view the topic.…
Catholicism
Major SCOTUS Decision for Marriage in Obergefell v Hodges
Supreme Court will make an important decision in the ongoing same-sex marriage debate with the Obergefell v. Hodges case. Over 30 cases hang in the balance that…
Issues
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Object to Religious Freedom Laws Against Same-Sex Rights
Poll results show a strong resistance towards allowing businesses to discriminate based on religious beliefs. The results published Thursday found that a majority of Americans will…
Entertainment
Oy! Orthodox Jewish drag queens use humor to reconcile religion with alternate lifestyle
Drag queens of New York City are receiving a surprising infusion of characters from the religious sector. Imagine being an Orthodox Jew who realizes he is…
Buddhism
George Takei on Equal Rights, Buddhism, Japanese Internment, and Change
George Takei is widely known as an actor, author, and gay activist. He shared his personal history with Lion’s Roar. George Takei at the age of 77,…
Christianity
Mormon Church Supports LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill in Utah
Utah passed legislation that protects both religious practices and LGBT communities from discrimination, and the bill was backed by the Mormon Church. Mormon clergy supported a bill…
Catholicism
Cameron Esposito & Her Father on Coming Out & Catholicism
Cameron Esposito shares her & her father’s experiences in her coming out in their Catholic background and his growth in accepting his daughter as who she…
Entertainment
Film Festival Brings Religious and LGBT Communities Together
Level Ground Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between religion and the LGBT Community. A film festival is proposing to try to bridge the enormous…
Baptist
Florist Will Continue Legal Battle in LGBT Discrimination Case
A florist in Washington who refused to decorate a gay wedding lost in the state Superior Court but will appeal the decision in a refusal to…
Christianity
Lakewood Church Refuses to Host Lesbian Funeral
A Lakewood church has garnered protests after refusing to host funeral services for a lesbian wife and mother. A church in Lakewood, CO has come under…