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  • Getting the Whole Story Out on Christians and Homosexuality

    By Lillian Kwon

    For many Americans, all they've heard is that Christians are "anti-gay." But few, if any, especially in the media, have given the public the "whole story" about churches and their persistent efforts to protect what they believe is God's definition of marriage.

    Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 10
  • Pastors Preach Prop. 8 as Moral Issue

    By Lawrence Jones

    While the debate over Proposition 8 has included a variety of topics – from youth education to civil rights – many conservative Christian pastors around California have made it loud and clear that marriage is above all else a moral issue.

    Oct 29, 2008 | Comments 134
  • Grant Aims to Expand Pro-Gay Churches

    By Lillian Kwon

    A $1.2 million grant has been awarded to expand the efforts of gay and lesbian groups in increasing the number of churches that fully welcome and affirm homosexuals. A pro-family advocate says the campaign violates Scripture and is part of a strategy to convince Christians that homosexual behavior is not sinful.

    Aug 28, 2008 | Comments 31
  • Anglican Head Compared 'Faithful' Gay Relationships to Marriage

    By Jennifer Gold

    The spotlight is back on Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams today after letters emerged in which the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion says gay relationships could "reflect the love of God" in a way comparable to marriage, according to media reports.

    Aug 07, 2008 | Comments 145
  • Retired Calif. Clergy Rebuked for Offering to Wed Same-Sex Couples

    By Eric Young

    News of the offer from more than 80 retired Northern California clergy in the United Methodist Church to perform same-sex “marriages” has riled conservative Christians who say such an action is “silly” and merely a move toward “the latest fad.”

    Jul 05, 2008 | Comments 19
  • Presbyterian Minister Officiates Gay Calif. Wedding

    By Lisa Leff

    A retired Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister challenged her denomination's position on same-sex marriage Friday by officiating the wedding of two women who wanted to be among the first couples to legally marry in California.

    Jun 21, 2008 | Comments 64
  • SBC Head: Love the Homosexual, Hate OUR Sin

    By Lillian Kwon

    Christians often say "love the sinner, hate the sin" when expressing their stance on homosexuality. But the new leader of the Southern Baptist Convention wants to offer something different.

    Jun 16, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Anglican Church: Gay 'Wedding' Broke Rules

    By Raphael G. Satter

    A wedding-like ceremony between two male priests broke the Church of England's rules, a spokesman for the Anglican body said Saturday.

    Jun 15, 2008 | Comments 60
  • Baptist Church Grapples Over Including Gay Couples Photos in Directory

    By Audrey Barrick

    Homosexuals have been part of a Baptist church in Texas for decades but a new pictorial directory of membership has divided the church over whether homosexual couples should be pictured together.

    Dec 03, 2007 | Comments 85
  • Theologian Claims Bible Does Not Condemn Gays

    By Lillian Kwon

    A Presbyterian theologian is visiting several churches this fall refuting the common Christian interpretation of the Bible that Jesus and Scripture opposes homosexuality.

    Oct 06, 2007 | Comments 211
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