UPDATE: Scott Esk has lost his race: Scott Esk, a conservative Christian who believes sexually active gay people should be stoned to death because the Bible says so, is on the verge of becoming a state representative in Oklahoma. Esk advanced to a runoff after a GOP primary back in June, and that runoff is […]
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A Christian camp director was told to denounce his trans son. He quit instead.
Chris and Lindsay Kinman worked for a Christian ministry in jobs they absolutely loved… until people there found out they had a trans son. The Kinmans had to decide what meant more to them: their religious principles or their transgender child. They chose their child. That’s the summary of what’s supposed to be a heartwarming […]
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Should I stay or should I go? The excruciating dilemma facing supporters of a beloved soccer team
When is it OK to continue your ardent engagement with a fandom you love despite emerging controversy around the creator of the particular cultural production? When does the misconduct of an author or director, or a sports team’s management, reach the point where you have to say goodbye? Such is the dilemma for those of […]
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Kindergartner kicked out of Baptist school after adoption by lesbian couple
A Baptist school in Louisiana kicked out a child who was about to enter kindergarten because she was recently adopted by lesbians. It’s the latest example of Christian love in action. The story is even more tragic when you realize what the child has been through. Five-year-old Zoey already lost both of her biological parents, […]
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Matt Powell: The government should execute certain drag queens
Creationist Matt Powell wants the government to murder drag queens because he falsely believes they perform sexual acts in front of children in libraries. That was only one of the hateful, lie-filled comments he made in a video he purposely uploaded to a non-YouTube site in order to evade punishment. Powell usually makes himself look […]
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Evangelical Christian furries are worried they’ll be targeted for their faith
Here’s a problem you never knew existed: Christian furries are worried people will come after them… for being Christians. That’s the premise of a Religion News Service article by Riley Farrell, who spoke with leaders of the Christian Furry Fellowship (“Bringing the Good News to the Furry Fandom”) about the two things they feel obligated […]
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Is it transphobic to believe trans female athletes have an advantage?
I hate to admit it because it sounds so reactionary in the 21st century, but I believe some male-to-female transgender athletes, without mitigating intervention, may have an unfair advantage in women’s sports. I say this knowing that trans female athletes are a tiny minority in sports. But this is not about fear of hordes of […]
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The Anglican Communion debates inclusion of LGBT members
From July 26 to August 8, 2022, bishops from across the Anglican communion will come together for the 15th Lambeth Conference. Once again, the issue of sexuality and same-sex marriage continues to cause deep divisions within this global body. As reported by the UK based Church Times, bishops will vote on the divisive Resolution 1.10 […]
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GOP lawmaker who opposes gay marriage ‘thrilled’ for son’s gay marriage
On Friday, Rep. Glenn Thompson, a Republican from Pennsylvania, attended his gay son’s wedding. But earlier in the week, Thompson voted with most of his GOP colleagues against a bill that would protect same-sex marriage rights across the country. What’s good for his son, apparently, isn’t good enough for anyone else. 47 House Republicans voted in […]
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I’m a trans woman exhausted by the broken conversation around sports
As news broke of the British Triathlon decision to force trans women to compete against cis men in a cynically rebranded “Open” category, and British Rugby Union clubs gear up for a vote of their own, I find myself exhausted by a public conversation that is hopelessly broken yet will not go away. Because I’m […]