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Christian Reformed churches leave denomination in droves after anti-LGBTQ+ vote

The Christian Reformed Church in North America voted last week to hand down a “limited suspension" to institutions that publicly embrace the queer community.

He was fired for officiating a queer wedding. Here's how he's fighting back

Joseph Kuilema lost his job with Calvin University after officiating a queer couple's wedding. He's disgusted that the school discriminates in the name of God.

Christian Pastor Stands Up Against Church for His Gay Son

The action brought minister Dave Struyk a shout-out on CNN's State of the Union, where his son Ryan is a producer.

U.K. Denomination Votes Down Same-Sex Weddings

A majority of United Reformed Church delegates favor the proposal, but unanimity is required.

Michigan Church Congregation Refuses to Remove LGBTQ+ Deacon

In Grand Rapids, a congregation was ordered to rescind the ordination of an LGBTQ+ deacon but is appealing the decision.

Same-Sex Wedding Likely to End Professor's Job at Christian School

A committee at Calvin University has recommended that Joseph Kuilema not be reappointed after he officiated a wedding for two women.

Right-Wingers Panic Over Equality Act: 'Bill Threatens Women, Religion'

The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."

LGBT-Affirming Christians Gather in D.C.

Featured as keynote speakers were Christian ethics professor David Gushee and LGBT movement activist Allyson Robinson, both ordained ministers.

More Churches Cutting Ties With Boy Scouts of America

The BSA's new policy allowing gay adult leaders doesn't require any church-sponsored unit to accept them, but that's not enough for some churches.

'God and the Gay Christian': Southern Baptist Leader Objects

A new book by a YouTube phenom says gay Christians must be welcomed in the church. But a prominent evangelical leader disagrees.

A Second Reformation Will Produce LGBTQ-Inclusive Christianity

On Reformation Day -- the anniversary of the events that started the Protestant Reformation -- a Nigerian Christian sees a second Reformation producing an inclusive faith.

Op-ed: Time to Modernize, Catholic Church

Will Catholic leaders embrace the opportunity to modernize with their followers now that Pope Benedict XVI is leaving the Vatican?

Inclusiveness Is an Asset to Major LGBT-Affirming Churches and Synagogues

Some of the biggest congregations find that inclusion isn't just the right thing to do -- it brings worshippers in the door.

Op-ed: Don't Give Up on Christian Gays

After growing up in a conservative Christian church in Kansas, Matthew Vines knew he had to put in the time to make a biblical argument against the notion that being gay is a sin.

Pauley Perrette Says No on 8

NCIS star Pauley Perrette writes a letter against Prop. 8.

WATCH: Defrocked Methodist Minister Subject of New Film

An Act of Love chronicles the LGBT activism of Rev. Frank Schaefer.