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In Landmark Vote, Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In Taiwan
In a landmark decision for the Taiwanese people, the parliament of Taiwan has voted to legalize gay marriage. Not only is it the first legislative body in Asia to do so but the BBC also reports that lawmakers have approved the most “progressive” of three potential bills.
Dutch Reformed Church Loses Fight to Ban Same-Sex Marriage
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, has just handed down a decision compelling the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) to recognize same-sex marriages and to ordain gay clergy.
Bishop Defies Resolution to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Bishop William Love of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany has chosen a bold position by standing at odds with the order of his denomination to allow same-sex weddings at Episcopalian churches across the U.S.
Some Advice on Same-Sex Marriage for U.S. Church Leaders From a Canadian
Judgment is a terrible evangelism strategy. People don’t line up to be judged. Instead, they flee.
All Episcopal Churches Must Now Bless Same-Sex Marriage
The majority of the American Episcopal Church (93 dioceses) already allows gay marriage in their churches. This vote affects eight dioceses that did not allow for religious ceremonies to be conducted inside their sanctuaries.
New Zealand’s Anglican Church to Bless Same-Sex Marriage
Anglican beliefs on homosexuality are changing. In New Zealand Anglican priests will now be able to bless or refuse to conduct same-sex marriages or civil unions without penalty. Same-sex marriages, however, are still not permitted to be conducted in churches.
Breaking News: It’s Official: Australia Says ‘Yes’ to Same-Sex Marriage
Australia officially said yes to same-sex marriage on December 7, 2017.
Hillsong Marches on after Australia Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The long awaited and long lasting national postal survey on same sex marriage in Australia is finally over. The results are clear. More than...
The Founder of IF Gathering Responds to Jen Hatmaker’s Comments on Same-Sex Marriage
Jennie Allen: "Let’s remember we are talking about people’s lives."
Same-Sex Marriage, Culture Wars and the Next Step for the Church
What is the one culture war we cannot avoid?
Chick-fil-A Franchisee Accused of Sex Offense With Teen Girl; Chick-fil-A Says It Has ‘Zero...
Ohio Chick-fil-A franchisee Stacy Lee Austin was arrested on March 5, after the victim’s father called the police thinking that Austin was committing a burglary at his home.
Sex Is ‘Divine’: How Pope Francis Is Recasting Catholic Church’s Views on Intimacy
A book on sexuality by the Vatican’s doctrinal chief may have raised eyebrows, but Pope Francis has long been calling for the church to offer more robust teaching on sex.
Greek Bill on Marriage for LGBTQ Couples Tests Orthodox Church’s Historic Influence
A new bill allowing same-sex marriage in Greece is testing a longstanding reality in Greek public life: the influence of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Pope Francis’ Comments on Surrogacy Land ‘Like a Ton of Bricks’ After Allowing Same-Sex...
Pope Francis said surrogacy is deplorable, but some claim he is missing the context.
On Same-Sex Blessings, Some Catholics Celebrate Change While Others Point to Limits
A Vatican declaration allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples sent shock waves around the world and deepened an already strong divide between conservatives and progressives in the church.
5 Things The Catholic Church’s Document on Same-Sex Blessings Does (And Doesn’t) Say
In an unprecedented opening by the Catholic Church toward welcoming LGBTQ people, the Vatican's Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith approved the blessing of same-sex couples on Monday (Dec. 18).
With Pope Francis’ Encouragement, Vatican Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
With Pope Francis’ encouragement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a document on Monday (Dec. 18) allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
Church of England To Introduce Same-Sex Blessing, as It Faces ‘Disestablishment’ Bill in Parliament
This Sunday (Dec. 17), the third Sunday in Advent, the Church of England launched its prayers of blessing for same-sex couples.
Abilene Christian University To Revisit Sexuality Policy After ‘Holy Sexuality Week’
Over 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university signed a letter claiming the event included one-sided, exclusionary messages about LGBTQ people.
What’s a Purity Ring (Plus Research Findings About Teen Sexuality)
Modern-day teens might ask what’s a purity ring. That practice from the ’90s is now controversial in some Christian circles.