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Mormon Church Threatens Same-Sex Couples

Mormon leaders are reportedly seeking out even couples who haven't been active in the church for years.

Church Shuts Out Scouts Over Gay Leaders Policy

The leaders of a church in Murfreesboro, Tenn. cited the recent change in Boy Scout policy allowing gay leaders for its decision impacting 100 scouts.

Religious Right: Trans Priests, Gay Ministers Descending on Texas

Christian right media sources falsely claim Austin's civil rights ordinance will force churches to hire LGBTQ people.

Australian Catholics Call for a More LGBT-Inclusive Church

Huge changes could be coming for Australian Catholics.

Self-Proclaimed Child Molester Part of Antigay Church

A man who claimed his past as a child molester inspired him to oppose Jacksonville, Fla.'s human rights ordinance is connected to the church leading the opposition.

Polish Region Reaffirms Anti-LGBTQ+ Zone as EU Demands Rebuke

The European Union said it will withhold billions in funding from the council if the "Anti-LGBT Zone" resolution is not revoked. 

Fort Lauderdale Honors Anti-LGBTQ+ Church; Gay Mayor Under Fire

Mayor Dean Trantalis and the Fort Lauderdale City Commission presented a proclamation honoring a church and school founded by anti-LGBTQ+ minister D. James Kennedy.

U.K. Archbishop Warns Against Conservative Anglican Challenge

The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans raised questions Monday about the legitimacy of plans to create a global network of conservative Anglicans that would challenge his authority and the teachings of liberal North American churches that are more gay-friendly. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said proposals to set up a separate global council of bishops who would train priests and interpret Scripture would create more problems than they would solve.