Debate: The Bible and Gay Marriage

Two bible scholars throw down for a Newsweek debate on the Bible and same-sex marriage. The contenders: Bill Wylie-Kellerman, a United Methodist serving as pastor at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Detroit. His sparring partner: Dr. Barrett Duke, vice president for public policy and research at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. A long article, but definitely worth the read.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Address HRC Awards

Link One of the strongest advocates for worldwide human rights will speak at the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission’s annual gala awards ceremony. Says the Archbishop, "I could not have fought against the discrimination of apartheid and not also fight against the discrimination that homosexuals endure, even in our churches and faith groups.”

Party Crashing Planned for Mega-Churches

Link The LGBT politico-religious group, Soulforce, is staging "The American Family Outing" in a few weeks and hopes you'll bring a hot dish to the event. They'll be visiting various mega-churches in the US, family picnic style, with the intent of getting those folks to ditch the anti-gay hatred.

LGBT Catholics to Have Audience With The Pope

Link Dignity USA and New Hope Ministries have an appointment with His Holiness during the Pope's upcoming visit to Washington, DC. Among the topics for discussion: "We're Here, We're Queer, Get Over It. And Enough About Burning in Hell Already."

Lesbian Daughter Defends Herself Against Anti-Gay Pastor Dad

Link Coming out is tough enough, no matter what your age. Imagine how much tougher it'd be if your dad was a homophobic preacher.

Rev Gains Rights Via Loophole

Link For the last five years, out lesbian Jen Nagel has been doing all the things you'd expect a reverend of the church to be doing. But she hasn't been able to call herself "Reverend" until now, thanks to a loophole in the laws for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Lesbian Ordained in Lutheran Church Rocks Status Quo

Link Not only is Jen Rude breaking ground as an out Evangelical religious leader, she's also challenging the church's stance on mandatory celebacy. And she's single.

Documentary Winner: "For The Bible Tells Me So"

Link Taking top audience honors in the Seattle International Film Fest is a documentary on how religion has been used to justify anti-gay hate. The film and this article, feature some powerful statements by families who've discovered a gay or lesbian child in their midst.

Obama's Gospel Tour Raising Eyebrows

Link As part of courting the African-American vote, US Prez contender Barak Obama's gospel tour is heading through the Southern States. But by adding a controversial self-hating gay singer to the mix, he's opened the void between LGBT voters and African-American Christians.

Are the Fundies Losing Their Grip?

Link With Jerry Falwell six feet under and Pat Robertson approaching dinosaur status, the far-right Christian fundamentalist crowd don't have as much sway with the Republican party as they used to? Will their next move be to create their own political party? And if so, will anyone care?