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What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

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News

LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

World

Faithful in Pews Might Not Be Voters in November

If Christian conservatives stay on the sidelines during the fall campaign, presidential hopeful John McCain probably stays in the Senate. Christian conservatives provided much of the on-the-ground, door-to-door activity for President Bush's 2004 re-election in Ohio and in other swing states. Without them, the less-organized and lower-profile McCain campaign is likely to struggle to replicate Bush's success. And so far there's been scant sign that the Republican nominee-in-waiting is making inroads among these fervent believers.

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When kindness costs nothing, why are we still paying in prejudice?

It's time ignorance was given society's side-eye, writes Cain Turner.

From contradictions to compassion, the LDS Church struggles with LGBTQ+ inclusion

The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflects a history of evolving LGBTQ+ stances amidst pressures for greater inclusivity.

What it means for LGBTQ+ Americans to leave — or choose — Christianity

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

A Woman of Faith

Articles of faith

The religious right's high-profile moral and ethical failures could be a direct result of repressive religion

Gotta Have Faith

Agnostic playwright Geoffrey Nauffts hopes to convert the conservative masses with Next Fall, a new Broadway drama blessed by producer power couple Elton John and David Furnish.

Gotta have faith

Democrats are trying to bridge the God gap by reaching out to a new breed of "values voters." What they've found just might shock gays and lesbians in more ways than one.

Faith of his father

After rural gay activist Nathan Christoffersen's sudden death, a fundamentalist funeral erased his sexuality. But his passing is having an unexpected effect: bridging the gap between gay and antigay--beginning with Nathan's own father. Part 1 of a two-part special report on religion and homophobia

Faith-based equality

What would Jesus do, indeed. Hundreds of straight religious leaders are coming out in support of gay men and lesbians--both in speaking to their congregations and lobbying lawmakers

Is It Time to Renounce Your Catholic Faith?

The church's moves against the president and queer foster parents may be last straws.

LGBT People of Faith: Why Are They Staying?

On the eve of the pope's historic U.S. visit, a new study on LGBT people and religion shows surprising results.

Elizabeth Geitz Displays Faith In Action

Signs of Faith, God Hates Hate

Many have argued people should ignore the members of Westboro Baptist Church because "they are fringe." But Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum says the hate that fuels those "fringe" people can lead to murder.

Faithful in Pews Might Not Be Voters in November

Full Faith and Credit: Past Due

Following the California supreme court's ruling on same-sex marriage, Teresa Morrison reflects on another decision 60 years ago by that same court, which defied popular prejudice to further marriage equality and turned the tide of the nation's status quo.

Bill Takes Aim at Discrimination in the Name of Faith

The Do No Harm Act would assure that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to discriminate.

A Car Wreck Cemented This Trans Woman's Faith

L.A. District Attorney Jessie McGrath explains how atheism isn't compatible with her life.

Faith Leaders Rally for Marriage Equality in Texas

Tuesday,150 LGBT-affirming faith leaders lobbied for equal rights at the Texas capitol.

Sullivan Religiously Faithful Need to Be Politically Reasonable

Faith Leaders Training for Religious Rumble in Minnesota

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It's time ignorance was given society's side-eye, writes Cain Turner.

The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reflects a history of evolving LGBTQ+ stances amidst pressures for greater inclusivity.

Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people who were raised Christian have left, new data finds. But queer Black Americans have more to leave behind.

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

The religious right's high-profile moral and ethical failures could be a direct result of repressive religion

Agnostic playwright Geoffrey Nauffts hopes to convert the conservative masses with Next Fall, a new Broadway drama blessed by producer power couple Elton John and David Furnish.

Democrats are trying to bridge the God gap by reaching out to a new breed of "values voters." What they've found just might shock gays and lesbians in more ways than one.

After rural gay activist Nathan Christoffersen's sudden death, a fundamentalist funeral erased his sexuality. But his passing is having an unexpected effect: bridging the gap between gay and antigay--beginning with Nathan's own father. Part 1 of a two-part special report on religion and homophobia

What would Jesus do, indeed. Hundreds of straight religious leaders are coming out in support of gay men and lesbians--both in speaking to their congregations and lobbying lawmakers

The church's moves against the president and queer foster parents may be last straws.

On the eve of the pope's historic U.S. visit, a new study on LGBT people and religion shows surprising results.

Many have argued people should ignore the members of Westboro Baptist Church because "they are fringe." But Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum says the hate that fuels those "fringe" people can lead to murder.

Following the California supreme court's ruling on same-sex marriage, Teresa Morrison reflects on another decision 60 years ago by that same court, which defied popular prejudice to further marriage equality and turned the tide of the nation's status quo.

The Do No Harm Act would assure that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to discriminate.

L.A. District Attorney Jessie McGrath explains how atheism isn't compatible with her life.

Tuesday,150 LGBT-affirming faith leaders lobbied for equal rights at the Texas capitol.