Gay articles
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Why United Methodists’ historic vote means so much to gay Christians like me
“The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.” That passage from the United Methodist Book of Discipline haunted me as I grew up in a UMC congregation in Texas. I sensed a call to ministry from an early age, but I also knew my denomination denied my God-given dignity because I was gay. Wednesday morning, the...
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LGBTQ Iraqis fear dark days ahead after anti-gay law
When Saif Ali fled Iraq last year to escape threats and abuse over his sexual orientation, he always dreamed of someday returning.Amid increasing threats over his sexual orientation, he fled the country.
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Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama
Alabama is on track to further restrict discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools in a new proposal of the so-called "Don't So Gay" law.