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| GLAAD Religion, Faith & Values News Summary |
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 Last fall, Muslims for Progressive Values, an American reformist organization, gathered from around the country to celebrate the growth of membership. In less than five years, the group had grown from a few friends to a thousand members and spawned a string of small mosques and spiritual groups that stretched from Atlanta to Los Angeles. While far from accepted by mainstream clerics, these worshippers feel that the future of the religion lies not solely with tradition but with them. Women are leading congregations in prayer, gay imams are performing Islamic marriages, and men and women are praying side by side. This week, Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed (right) has made headlines by becoming the first French man to be married to another man in a Muslim religious ceremony. In his new book, he tells the tale of his unique journey of faith and love.
Mark Paredes offers a conservative Mormon argument for NOT joining the "Dump Starbucks Campaign," organized by the National Organization for Marriage in attempts to detract customers from Starbucks because of Starbuck’s endorsement of marriage equality. Paredes writes, "You don’t have to support gay marriage to believe that people with different theologies who act on their beliefs shouldn’t be punished for doing so." As of last week, the "Dump Starbucks" petition had gotten only 19,000 signatures, compared to the nearly 250,000 individuals who have signed SumOfUs’s retaliatory "Thank You, Starbucks" card.
In Oklahoma, a group of United Methodists are signing a statement in support of marriage equality ahead of an April global policy conference of the church, which prohibits gay marriage in official documents.
Assemblies of God
Church leader known for anti-gay remarks to expand ministry to Rogers Park
Chicago-Phoenix, March 30, 2012
Baptist
Southeastern Seminary rallies support for gay-marriage ban
Associated Baptist Press, March 30, 2012
Buddhist
Why Buddhists Should Support Marriage Equality
Sujato’s Blog, March 21, 2012
Catholic
Too Gay for Catholic School?
Huffington Post, March 27, 2012
Vanderbilt Catholic leaving campus over policy
The Tennessean, March 27, 2012
The Case for Gay Acceptance in the Catholic Church
The Atlantic, March 28, 2012
Because Most Catholics Aren't a Bunch of Frothing, Anti-Gay, Misogynistic Pez Dispensers of Rigid Idiological Bigotry
Slog, March 27, 2012
Archbishop Chaput Will Have None of Your Lukewarm Catholicism
The Philly Post, March 30, 2012
Pro-LGBT Catholics Call on Church, KOC, to Sever Ties with NOM
Religion Dispatches, March 30, 2012
As Culture War Rages, What's the Status of LGBT Rights on Catholic Campuses?
Religion Dispatches, March 30, 2012
Mass. Catholic college rescinds graduation invitation to Victoria Kennedy after bishop objects
Washington Post, March 30, 2012
Commencement wars heat up over Ted Kennedy’s widow
Washington Post, April 2, 2012
Christian
A Clear Vision: Developing a Religious Strategy for Equality
Huffington Post, March 23, 2012
One Psalm, two causes, two meanings
USA Today, March 28, 2012
Anti-marriage Christian theologian says a wise thing
Box Turtle Bulletin (blog), March 28, 2012
The Book of Matthew
The Harvard Crimson, March 29, 2012
'Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner' Not Enough
Huffington Post, March 29, 2012
The Gay Debate: The Bible and Homosexuality
Slog, March 29, 2012
Christian Company Refuses to Make Gay Pride T-Shirts
Opposing Views, March 30, 2012
Christians, gay marriage and the Starbucks boycott
The GOD Blog, March 30, 2012
MURRIETA: Gay group to host Christian group founder
The Press Enterprise, March 30, 2012
Talk Covers Gay Rights, Bible
The Harvard Crimson, March 30, 2012
Duo talk about Biblical views of gays, others
Kearney Hub, March 30, 2012
A Biblical Response to Homophobic Christians in Arizona
Blog for Arizona, March 31, 2012
Vines Offers Alternate Biblical Interpretation of Same-Sex Relationships
The Harvard Crimson, April 1, 2012
The Best Case For the Bible NOT Condemning Homosexuality
John Shore (blog), April 2, 2012
Edmond church welcomes GLBT community
Edmond Sun, April 2, 2012
Episcopalian
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop, Speaks About Gay Clergy And Birth Control
Huffington Post, March 27, 2012
Evangelical
The Bible and Homosexuality: Why I Left College and Spent Two Years Finding Out What the Scriptures Really Say (VIDEO)
Huffington Post, March 26, 2012
James Alexander Langteaux: Christian and Gay
Publishers Weekly, March 28, 2012
Transgender Writer Challenges Pat Robertson on Gays
Opposing Views, April 2, 2012
Interfaith
Introducing The Faith Shift Series
Huffington Post, March 29, 2012
Letters | Church leaders, it’s time to speak up on same-sex marriage
Valley Record, March 29, 2012
International
Christian Churches Support Gay Marriage ! The Movement Is Growing Stronger Here in the UK
Premier Community, March 28, 2012
Christian group pledge support for gay couples marrying
Pink News, March 28, 2012
Quakers To Queen Elizabeth: Let England’s Gays Get Married!
Queerty, March 29, 2012
Cardinal's remarks anger worshippers
This Is Bath, March 29, 2012
Gay Catholics reject church's campaign
ABC News, March 30, 2012
Welsh Vicar quits Church over homophobia
ATV Today, March 30, 2012
From Prejudice to Persecution: Some on the Religious Right Have Crossed the Line in the Anti-gay Crusade
Huffington Post, March 30, 2012
Chilean bishops condemn brutal murder of gay man
Catholic News Agency, March 30, 2012
Clash Over Gay Rights. Legal, Religious, Moral Reasons
Daily guide, March 31, 2012
Territory priest speaks out for gay rights
NT News, April 1, 2012
Bob Carr's 'overlap of cultures' and the Victorian bishops on gay marriage
Eureka Street, April 1, 2012
Same-sex marriage bill reveals differences
Canberra Times, April 2, 2012
Irish Catholic Church looks into claims that priest showed gay porn to parents
CNN, April 2, 2012
Austrian cardinal overrules priest, allows gay Catholic to serve on parish council
Washington post, April 2, 2012
Jewish
Amsterdam Jews want out of long-distance relationship with U.S. rabbi Aryeh Ralbag
JTA, March 28, 2012
Wearing My Rainbow Yarmulka With Pride
Huffington Post, March 30, 2012
Pinkwashing? Pink-eye!
The Times of Israel (blog), April 1, 2012
LDS
Dump Starbucks over gay marriage? Not this Mormon
Jewish Journal, April 1, 2012
Lutheran
Pastor Bradley Schmeling Called as Senior Pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul
Lutherans Concerned, March 27, 2012
ELCA church in St. Paul picks openly gay pastor
Star Tribune, March 27, 2012
Marriage
Faiths argue over marriage in uptown
WCNC, March 26, 2012
Baptist leader says NC crucial in marriage debate
NECN, March 28, 2012
Gay Marriage Amendment Focus Of Forum
WFAE, March 29, 2012
Countering some previous statements about Amendment One
Gaston Gazette, March 30, 2012
Oppose gay marriage? Let's party. Back it? Ditto.
Pioneer Press, March 30, 2012
Methodist
United Methodists in Okla. sign statement supporting gay marriage ahead of global conference
The Republic, March 22, 2012
Tulsa pastor among Okla. Methodists to support gay marriage
KRMG, March 23, 2012
LGBT youth form ‘JustUsATL’ as option to crumbling YouthPride
GA Voice, March 30, 2012
Metropolitan Community Church
GLBT focused church moves to Rogers Park
Windy City Times, March 28, 2012
150 march, rally in northeast Gainesville in support of Trayvon
Gainesville Sun, March 31, 2012
Miscellaneous
Starbucks Boycott Over Marriage Equality Spurs Tenfold Backlash
Think Progress, March 26, 2012
Anti-Gay Marriage NOM Documents Reveal Racial Wedge Strategy and More
Religion Dispatches, March 27, 2012
Soulforce national tour raises awareness for gay rights in Shawnee
News Star, March 28, 2012
Theater instructor alleges Lamar discriminated against her religious beliefs
Southeast Texas Record, March 29, 2012
Chris Matthews Grilled About Hosting Anti-Gay Tony Perkins: VIDEO
Towleroad, March 29, 2012
Openly gay member of Lincoln School Board calls on university to fire assistant football coach
Associated Press, March 31, 2012
How to respond when a damaging person comes out
Box Turtle Bulletin, April 1, 2012
Muslim
Progressive Muslims Launch Gay-Friendly, Women-Led Mosques In Attempt To Reform American Islam
Huffington Post, March 29, 2012
Forbidden Amour: Imam Marries Muslim Homosexual Couple
Albawaba, April 2, 2012
One Muslim's fight to marry Islam with homosexuality
France 24, April 3, 2012
Politics
Boehner Names NOM Co-Founder Robert George to Religious Freedom Commission
Box Turtle Bulletin (blog), March 28, 2012
GOP Leaders Make Mockery Of ‘Religious Freedom’ By Appointing Commissioners Who Advocate Fear Of Others
Think Progress, March 28, 2012
Kansas House Advances ‘Religious License To Discriminate’ Legislation
Think Progress, March 29, 2012
Anchorage voters set to choose mayor, decide on Prop. 5
The News Tribune, April 3, 2012
Equal rights measure fuels passionate debate
Anchorage Daily News, April 1, 2012
Unitarian Universalist
Transgender Parent: Child's Journey When Mom Becomes Dad
ABC News, March 27, 2012
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