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New Survey: More LGBT Americans Have No Religious Affiliation

By Jason St. Amand | Monday Jun 17, 2013
According to a new survey, nearly 50 percent of LGBT Americans are not affiliated with an organized religion.

Religious Leaders: Gay Rights Plan is a Threat to Immigration Bill

By Erica Werner | Wednesday May 8, 2013
Religious leaders said Wednesday that adding a gay rights proposal to immigration legislation could risk their support for the bill, setting up a potential Senate showdown.

South Florida Gay Pastor Speaks Out for Marriage Equality

By Ryan Dixon | Saturday Mar 30, 2013
"What makes relationships sacred is not the genders involved," Watkins told WSVN’s Vanessa Medina.

Organized Religion Lends Support to Marriage Equality Legislation

By Joe Siegel | Monday Mar 4, 2013
Communities of faith have not always been strong advocates for gay civil rights. But in Rhode Island, more than 100 clergy and faith leaders have been active in the fight to secure marriage equality.

With Resignation of Pope, LGBTs Hope for True Dialogue on Rights

By Andrew Clark | Monday Feb 25, 2013
With the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, some in the LGBT community expressed the hope that the Church would engage in a meaningful conversation about LGBT rights. Others aren’t as optimistic.

Celebrating the Holidays in Sunny, Gay L.A.

By Tatum Regan | Monday Dec 24, 2012
The holidays are here, and even though it’s not going to be a white Christmas in Los Angeles, sunny, gay L.A. knows how to gather the flock together to make the season special.

Boston’s LGBT Religious Groups Celebrate the Holidays

By Dan Meyer | Sunday Dec 9, 2012
Boston is fortunate to have myriad religious groups that welcome the LGBT community. And between Hannukah dance parties, Blue Christmas services and the Boston Gay Men’s Choir, there’s something for everyone!

Gay Synagogue Celebrates Rabbi Kleinbaum’s 20th Anniversary

By Winnie McCroy | Thursday Dec 6, 2012
The Congregation Beit Simchat Torah celebrates spiritual leader Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s 20th anniversary with a Dec. 9 talk with Frank Rich and Cynthia Nixon.

Pro-Gay Ex-oilman Named Archbishop of Canterbury

By Robert Barr | Friday Nov 9, 2012
A former oil executive with experience in conflict resolution has been chosen to lead a global Anglican Communion riven by sharply divided views on gay people and their place in the church.

God Lost the 2012 Election

By Chris Sosa | Wednesday Nov 7, 2012
America has finally decided to stop waiting for god to bless the USA and shown him the door.