AME Church Delegates Name Six New Bishops While Retaining Same-Sex Marriage Ban
In a joint address, AME bishops called for the creation of ‘accountability measures for every elected and appointed leader within our church.’
Greece Just Legalized Same-Sex Marriage. Will Other Orthodox Countries Join Them Any Time Soon?
Eastern Orthodox leadership, despite lacking a single doctrinal authority like a pope, has been united in opposing recognition of same-sex relationships both within its own rites and in the civil realm.
Faith Groups Split Over Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law. The measure, a high priority for congressional Democrats, won a key test vote Wednesday.
At Lambeth, Anglican Communion Abandons Vote on Same-Sex Marriage
The conference, meeting for the first time in 14 years, was supposed to be an attempt to bring the Anglican Communion together — to pray, listen and discuss issues that affect the church and the world. More than 650 bishops registered to attend, including more
United Methodist Conservatives Detail Plans for a Breakaway
Conservative leaders within the United Methodist Church unveiled plans Monday to form a new denomination, the Global Methodist Church, with a doctrine that does not recognize same-sex marriage.
Troubling Q&A on Tax Exemption for Churches During Presidential Candidate Town Hall
During a CNN town hall event last week, CNN’s Don Lemon and former congressman Beto O’Rourke demonstrates the way the media and politicians oversimplify conflicts, making thoughtful discourse more difficult.
In Closely Watched Case, Washington Supreme Court Again Rules Against Florist
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided the Masterpiece Cakeshop case last year, it sent another controversial case – Arlene’s Flowers, Inc.. v. Washington – back to the Washington Supreme Court for reconsideration in light of the ruling.
Supreme Court Revisits Wedding Cakes and Same-Sex Marriages
Wedding cakes and same-sex marriages are back before the Supreme Court, and this time the justices are being asked to rule broadly that the 1st Amendment’s protection of the “free exercise” of religion shields conservative Christians from state civil rights laws.
Half of Pastors Worry Speaking Out on Social Issues Will Offend People
While 9 out of 10 Christian pastors say helping Christians have biblical beliefs about specific issues is a major part of their role as clergy, according to a report by Barna, half of them feel occasionally or frequently limited in their ability to speak out