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  • Lutherans Narrowly Adopt New Sexuality Statement

    By Joshua A. Goldberg on August 20,2009

    The chief legislative authority of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) adopted a new social statement on human sexuality Wednesday with exactly the number of votes needed to pass it.

    “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust,” the denomination’s tenth social statement, was passed on a 676-338 vote that met the two-thirds vote requirement on the dot.

    The statement – which emphasizes two principles, trust and bound conscience – addresses a spectrum of topics relevant to human sexuality from a Lutheran perspective, including social structures, cohabitation, sexual exploitation, abuse, and homosexuality, the latter of which has drawn the most attention and controversy. more >>

  • Lutherans Open Debate on Sexuality Statement

    By Lillian Kwon on August 19,2009

    Correction appended

    Debate on a proposed social statement on human sexuality began Tuesday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Churchwide Assembly.

    Opponents of the statement argued that adopting it would constitute abandonment of Scripture. more >>

  • Major Christian Right Figure Hospitalized

    By Jennifer Riley on August 18,2009

    The founder of a major Christian right group is hospitalized and in critical condition, his family said.

    American Family Association founder the Rev. Don Wildmon, 71, was diagnosed with meningitis this past weekend, his son and AFA President Tim Wildmon said, according to The Associated Press. The younger Wildmon said on Monday that his father’s condition has improved over the last 24 hours.

    "Meningitis is a very serious disease, and the Wildmon family, as well as the AFA family, appreciate your continued prayers and expressions of concern," Tim Wildmon said in an e-mailed statement. more >>

  • Obama Administration Makes Clear Its Commitment to Repeal DOMA

    By Nathan Black on August 17,2009

    The Justice Department on Monday said the Obama administration does not support the 1996 federal law that bans same-sex marriage.

    "This administration does not support DOMA as a matter of policy, believes that it is discriminatory, and supports its repeal."

    This is the first time the Justice Department stated that it opposes the Defense of Marriage Act in a court brief. more >>

  • Prop. 8 Proponents Stand Ready to Fight Repeal Efforts

    By Nathan Black on August 13,2009

    Gay rights groups across California announced different dates they will pursue campaigns to repeal Proposition 8.

    Equality California, which led an unsuccessful campaign last year against a state amendment banning same-sex marriage, said it will wait until 2012 to go back to the ballot.

    Other groups, however, including Courage Campaign and Equality Network, have decided to go ahead with a 2010 campaign. more >>

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