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Western society seems to be following the trend of increasing its tolerance for different practices. The general social view towards homosexuality and the LGBTQ+ Community as a whole is becoming far more affirming as years progress. Many Christian denominations have become officially affirming...

There is something that I have been thinking about for a while. Is it ok for Christians to be allies to the LGBT+ community? I am not an ally, but I do not deny their humanity nor do I treat them any different then I would someone else. I can be friends with, hang out with, etc. a member of the...

Hey there, I'm Kai. I'm currently a senior in my undergrad at college and I work weekends. Unfortunately, that has made it rather hard for me to find community, people I can discuss scripture with, or simply other Christians who can keep me on the right track. I've had a rather difficult past...

This have been very heavy on my heart lately... Let's bring all the LGBTQ+, whether they are publicly, or privately, or an activist for them in prayer. There is such a strong pull lately, and I know the political agenda behind it is evil. I've seen how the media make it like Disneyworld, but...

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How do your churches respond, if it is acknowledged, pastorally to the spiritual and congregational needs of asexual parishioners? A conversation about relationships outside of marriage reminded me of this subject which is oft left undiscussed and little understood. Since civil marriage, in...

The United Methodist Church commissioned the Rev M Barclay and it is believed they are the first non-binary trans* person to be provisionally 'ordained' or commissioned as clergy in the denomination. In 2008, the Judicial Council ruled that trans* people can serve as clergy...

The United Methodist News Communications are reporting that the United Methodist Church has commissioned what they believe is the first non-binary transgender person to become clergy in the denomination. In 2008, the Judicial Council of the UMC ruled that trans* people can serve as clergy in the...

The Church of England is still considering a transgender naming ceremony in the General Synod. The Diocese of Blackburn had already voted in favour of the motion and congregations have already begun recognising the ceremony of affirmation for trans* people. This is a way for Christians to affirm...

In a long and complex ruling, the Judicial Council ruled that same-sex marriages and/or partnerships are in violation of the Book of Discipline and that people in such relationships should not be consecrated as bishops. The Judicial Council also ruled of Bishop Karen Oliveto that "she was in...

As a liberal Christian, I know that I feel more inspired to advocate for and donate to causes that seek to create space and inclusion for LGBTQIA members of the UMC and other denominations. I think that this article gives some of the positive examples for how Bishop Karen Oliveto is inspiring...

In many churches and denominations, governing bodies are discussing how the Church should respond to the legalisation of same-sex marriages and/or civil unions. Some, like the Episcopal Church, United Church of Christ, and Presbyterian Church (USA) in the US, have responded by supporting...

An attorney for the United Methodist Church has clarified that the Judicial Council's ruling on April 28,2017 ruled that they did not have jurisdiction to review the nomination, election, and assignment. They only ruled that they had jurisdiction to rule on hypothetical future cases. The result...

After the Diocese of Saldanha Bay's proposal to allow blessings for same-sex unions failed in Synod, the Bench of Bishops met again to discuss what they refer to as the province's 'incomplete' position on pastoral ministry to LGBTI people. They said in a published letter on 2 March, 2017... 13)...

I am looking for scriptures that specifically say that a woman or a man cannot love a person of the same gender. Not ones stating that a man CAN love a woman or related messages. I want ones saying they can or cannot love the same sex. Thanks!

Well uh, hi! I recently just signed up on this site, but I really hope I could be accepted since well, im not really comfortable with speaking of my sexuality. However I think i'll give this site a chance, since this seems tk be much more nicer than the old one.