Gender & Sexuality
As Russell M. Nelson turns 100, a look back at one of the words that will define his legacy – and the controversial term’s 200-year history
By Konden Smith Hansen — September 5, 2024
(The Conversation) — Latter-day Saints’ attitudes toward the word ‘Mormon,’ often used to describe the church, have had highs and lows − like other Americans’ often-tense relationship with the faith.
The Black church has moved from essential to voluntary, says author Jason Shelton
By Adelle M. Banks — September 3, 2024
Montgomery County, Maryland, was most religiously diverse US county in 2023
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — August 30, 2024
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AME Church delegates name six new bishops while retaining same-sex marriage ban
By Adelle M. Banks — August 28, 2024
(RNS) — In a joint address, AME bishops called for the creation of ‘accountability measures for every elected and appointed leader within our church.’
Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner
By Dasha Litvinova — August 16, 2024
KOBLENZ, Germany (AP) — Sasha Skochilenko and Sofya Subbotina reunited earlier this month in Germany, shortly after Skochilenko and other Russian prisoners were exchanged in a historic East-West swap — a happy if unlikely ending to an over two-year ordeal.
A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting.
By Rodney Muhumuza — August 15, 2024
NEAR MOUNT ELGON, Uganda (AP) — Locals question their king over the very public presentation of Imbalu, the ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys every other year in this remote community near Uganda’s border with Kenya.
Eve is the original brat
By Olivia Bardo — August 2, 2024
(RNS) — Dance-pop star Charli XCX started what has become known as 'brat summer.'
Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism
By Thomas Adamson — July 30, 2024
(RNS) -- At the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Drag queens took center stage in a performance evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper." This segment drew significant attention — and mixed reactions, from viewers across the globe.
Church of the Nazarene expels LGBTQ-affirming theologian
By Yonat Shimron — July 28, 2024
(RNS) — The church court stripped the Rev. Thomas Jay Oord, of Nampa, Idaho, of his preaching credentials and expelled him from membership in the 2.5 million-member global denomination.
Bishops close National Eucharistic Congress with challenge to ‘change our society’
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — July 22, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron told attendees, 'This great revival will have been a failure if we don't change our society.'
Single Catholics talk struggles of dating at National Eucharistic Congress event
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — July 21, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Dating while discerning religious vocations was just one topic discussed at an event that also included conversations about the best place to meet other single Catholics and today’s gender dynamics.
United Methodists elect a third openly gay, married bishop
By Yonat Shimron — July 16, 2024
(RNS) — Kristin Stoneking will replace Bishop Karen Oliveto, the denomination’s first openly gay married bishop, who, at age 66, is retiring.
National Eucharistic Congress, a Catholic mega-event, to kick off evangelization year
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — July 15, 2024
(RNS) — 'I have this sense that we as a nation are about to experience a profound breakthrough,' the Rev. Josh Johnson, an emcee of the congress, said.
Religious exemptions to Title IX on trial again in appeals case against US Dept of Ed
By Chloë-Arizona Fodor — July 15, 2024
(RNS) — With the support of 19 state attorneys general, the Hunter plaintiffs are back in court to make their case against LGBTQ+ discrimination in religious higher education institutions.
Prominent ‘queer affirming’ theologian facing trial by Church of the Nazarene
By Yonat Shimron — July 11, 2024
(RNS) — The Rev. Thomas Jay Oord is accused of teaching doctrines contrary to the Church of the Nazarene.
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