Obama Quietly Declares June “LGBT Pride Month”
Was he speaking with too soft a voice? Many LGBT leaders think so, and are publicly expressing disappointment. But some cannot help but admire the president’s principled pragmatism.
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Christians Support Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
New polls show that even conservatives are finally okay with gays and lesbians in the military. But what about not having any war at all? What does tradition say about that?
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“Jon & Kate” Plus Prop. 8 Hate
A reality show about a failing family. The upholding of Prop. 8. There’s hypocrisy afoot in our culture.
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Distortions Aside, Clergy Support Gay Rights in Surprising Numbers
Recently released results from a survey of mainline clergy reveals that, when policies are portrayed honestly, the number of clergy who support same-sex marriage, adoption, etc., nearly doubles.
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The Rage Behind Outrage
The director of a new documentary talks about Dick Cheney’s daughter, the arrogance of power, and the days when Republicans weren’t anti-gay.
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Right Wing Catholics Attack Obama Faith-Based Council Member, Harry Knox
Right wingers call for Knox’s ouster. What’d he do? He took issue with the Pope’s rejection of condom use as a precaution against AIDS.
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New Research Sends Message to Churches: Modernize or Die
Instead of building excitement and a commitment to social justice, the Good News is producing yawns. Poll data shows.
Read MoreLesbian Rabbi to Lead SoCal Board, Includes Orthodox
Having a lesbian head a transdenominational body opens the door to gay rights across the board—a little like wondering if an Iowa marriage will be accepted in Alabama.
Read MoreIowa OKs Gay Marriage, WWCD? (What Will California Do?)
Has Iowa adhered to its long history of justice or is preventing two men from marrying each other no different than prohibiting a man from marrying his house plant.
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What Liberals Want: A Response to Susan Thistlethwaite
Theologian Susan Thistlethwaite suggested in Newsweek that liberals should respect progressive efforts to connect with evangelicals. Frances Kissling responds that the respect should begin with a sitdown between liberals and progressives.
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