February 24, 2015, 11:51 pm by The Universal Life Church
A religious and LGBT support group gathers in Harlem to discuss the struggles and joys of being gay and faithful. Leading an open public forum titled “Ain’t no Hurt Like a Gospel Hurt,” the group hosts discussion leading toward healing and understanding. While many in the LGBT community have felt shunned and hurt by guilt […]
February 20, 2015, 10:17 pm by The Universal Life Church
As the Supreme Court prepares to consider whether states must license and recognize same-sex marriage, the U.S. military takes substantial steps in changing LGBT rights in the military. Due partly to prior Supreme Court decisions, including the Windsor case that struck down parts of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) in 2011, as well as the […]
February 17, 2015, 9:33 pm by The Universal Life Church
From the national cable airwaves to popular podcasts, public figures who discuss issues of sexual preference and same-sex rights too frankly for some tastes find that they come under attack from ecclesiastical leaders. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper responds to charges that he “boasts” about his homosexuality on air, while a Mormon podcaster who talks about […]
February 12, 2015, 10:55 pm by The Universal Life Church
Announcing the acceptance of four appeals that relate to issues of same-sex marriage in America, the U.S. Supreme Court takes the first step toward addressing directly one of the hottest political questions of the past decade. State after state in the nation has either passed laws permitting gay marriage or attempted to restrict and avoid […]
February 11, 2015, 12:40 am by The Universal Life Church
A bumper sticker advises: “Love people. Cook them good food.” Countless mothers and fathers follow this advice every day for their families. Chefs go to work to live out the ideal of preparing good food to please people at a very deep and personal level. Advertisers appeal to the appetites of millions of consumers with […]
January 30, 2015, 9:10 pm by The Universal Life Church
Got a Gay Husband? A new cable television show called “My Husband’s Not Gay” has people talking about the issues behind the entertainment. Some who have dealt with the difficult issues seen in the show say that it is not an accurate portrayal of the struggles faced by gay husbands and those who love them, but […]
January 15, 2015, 9:30 pm by The Universal Life Church
Public health officials in Britain raised alarm and sparked some ire by blaming the rising rates of syphilis and gonorrhea among gay men on the widespread use of mobile hookup apps. Other experts argue that the cause-and-effect relationship is not clear enough to make such a broad conclusion. Industry insiders say that education and intervention […]
December 17, 2014, 10:23 pm by The Universal Life Church
Updates on Gay Marriage News Around the United States Now that gay marriage is legal in more than half the states, many states are having to ramp up their arguments as they fight the bans that are being overturned in their state courts. Two recent states that have been in gay marriage news reports are […]
November 18, 2014, 12:29 am by The Universal Life Church
Same-sex marriage has been legal in the state of New York since 2011, but there are still business owners in the state who are slow to accept the legal and social change. Cynthia and Robert Gifford, owners of Liberty Ridge Farm in upstate New York recently found themselves at the heart of a debate that […]
November 6, 2014, 12:42 am by The Universal Life Church
The United States has seen its fair share of changes regarding states switching their stances on gay marriage these past few weeks. Today, there are around 30+ states that allow gay marriage, and more are soon to follow. Now gays are looking to get married, and with their options open, it comes down to places […]