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RSO to host conference on same-sex marriage
Dr. Robert P. George will give the keynote at an Aug. 14-15 conference on same-sex attraction and marriage hosted by DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel.(Read more...)
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LCMS ‘tweet chat’ draws dozens of questions about marriage
The LCMS hosts a “tweet chat” on marriage June 19, allowing participants to pose questions and share answers and resources. It was a first for the Synod.(Read more...)
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Upholding Marriage: God’s Plan and Gift
A statement by the Rev. Bart Day, executive director, Office of National Mission(Read more...)
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LCMS responds to Supreme Court ruling in marriage case
Responding to the June 26 decision striking down part of a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, the LCMS issues a statement saying “we are saddened for our nation, even...
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Africans reject Obama’s call to decriminalize homosexuality
Religious leaders in Africa strongly rebuke President Obama’s call to decriminalize homosexuality, suggesting it’s the reason why he received a less-than-warm welcome during a recent trip to the...
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Opponents to Boy Scouts policy to launch alternative
A fledgling organization that opposed the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to accept openly gay Scouts announces July 9 it will launch an alternative group with a Christian worldview.(Read more...)
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Conservatives vow suit over N.J. gay conversion law
Licensed therapists are banned from using conversion therapy to try to change a child’s sexual orientation from gay to straight under a bill signed Aug. 19 by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.(Read more...)
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Princeton prof to LCMS: Promote biblical marriage
Princeton University law professor Dr. Robert P. George addresses some 175 pastors, church workers and lay leaders at the “Speaking the Truth in Love: A Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction...
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Gay rights vs. religious rights: 7 issues to watch
The rights of religious groups or individuals that object to same-sex marriage continue to clash with those pursued by gay-rights advocates.(Read more...)
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Analysis: Anglican Communion faces troubled waters
Some say current proposals for a new Anglican Communion covenant don’t go far enough to heal the conflict over homosexuality.(Read more...)
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United Methodist high court to consider challenges to gay teachings
The top court of the United Methodist Church is set to consider rulings challenging church teaching on homosexuality.(Read more...)
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Conservatives promote House bill to protect opponents of gay marriage
Conservatives are rallying around a House bill designed to protect religious people who advocate for traditional marriage — a belief, they say, that is held in increasing contempt.(Read more...)
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Catholic chaplains given marching orders barring service to gay couples
Catholic military chaplains cannot be forced to witness or bless a same-sex marriage, nor are they allowed to take part in any marriage counseling retreats open to gay couples.(Read more...)
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Pope: Traditional marriage an icon of God’s love
Pope Francis stresses the importance of marriage between a man and a woman at his general audience at the Vatican on April 2.(Read more...)
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Conservative Methodists: Divide over sexuality ‘irreconcilable’
Is the nation’s second-largest Protestant denomination facing a split because of an inability to resolve disputes about sexuality and church doctrine?(Read more...)
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Commentary: Christianity’s new look on gays
Some conservative Christians say orthodox believers can support lifelong, monogamous gay relationships without undermining their commitment to biblical authority.(Read more...)
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Lawsuit challenges North Dakota gay marriage ban
North Dakota becomes the last of 31 states to have its ban on same-sex marriage challenged as unconstitutional.(Read more...)
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San Francisco archbishop defends decision to join rally
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone says taking part in the March for Marriage in Washington is not “anti-LGBT … anti-anyone or anti-anything.”(Read more...)
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Is There Hope for America?
It is ultimately the Lord, Scripture teaches, Who causes kingdoms to rise and fall; the Potter shapes the clay. And irrespective of their form of government, He blesses when He sees fit, allows bad...
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Uganda’s Anglican leader doubles down on anti-gay law
Anglican Archbishop Stanley Ntagali calls the decision a disappointment for the Church of Uganda, religious leaders and many Ugandans.(Read more...)
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