The Rio Olympics, described by Associated Press as “decidedly gay-friendly,” feature a record number of openly LGBT athletes, including Brazil’s gold-medal-winning Rafaela Silva. Among LGBT firsts are…
Those panicking over the rise of the Nones have been looking for the youth in the wrong places and asking them the wrong questions when they do find them. Christianity, and a very orthodox Christianity at that, is hiding in plain sight.
United Nations: Human Rights Council creates watchdog for LGBT rights The United Nations Human Rights Council voted this week to create its first-ever LGBT rights watchdog, a step that LGBT equality…
The Christian group who sent comfort dogs to support mourners in the wake of the attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando acted with compassion—but behind the healing gesture lies a potentially hurtful…
South Africa: Tutu’s Daughter Marries Woman, Loses License as Anglican Priest Mpho Tutu-Van Furth, Bishop Desmond Tutu’s daughter, was forced to give up her license to function as a priest in the…
Plus: Religious Nationalists Support Anti-Gay Push In Kyrgyzstan; Malaysian Religious Police Target Trans People; and more, in this week’s Global LGBT Recap.