Religion Dispatches
When a young man invoked the Bible after murdering an older man for making sexual advances, a prominent gay activist wrote in agreement that the Bible does say to kill gays—implying that gays would be better off without religion.
Read MoreThis revised chronology makes his story even more moving, and far more brave.
Read MoreWhile the world focuses on Japan Uganda’s lame duck parliament may force the bill through.
Read MoreEven a poll skewed toward conservative, white, born-again Christians reveals that a majority of voters support ending the federal law defining marriage as one man and one woman.
Read MoreIn his new book the pope rejects violence… but what of his statements on gays and lesbians?
Read MoreReligion and money still exert a huge force on politics.
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There are various levels of nuance to the message that LGBT people are unacceptable to God, and these often pass under the guise of tolerance. One of the most pervasive is the notion of “welcoming but not affirming.” It is the pinnacle of the soul-destroying practice of theologized tolerance that says, “You are welcome to exist among us, but we cannot affirm the goodness, value or worth of your life(style).” This is a particularly popular discourse among “moderates” who rest proud that they aren’t like Westboro and for whom tolerance seems virtuous.
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I will not have done my job if I don’t piss some of you off.
Read MoreThe National Association of Evangelicals eagerly reasserts its opposition to any recognition of same-sex relationships.
Read MoreTwo pending measures in Tennessee reveal that there’s actually a good government interference.
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