All articles tagged with #lgbtq inclusion
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Chip and Joanna Gaines faced backlash after featuring a gay couple on their new show 'Back to the Frontier,' with some critics, including Franklin Graham, condemning the inclusion based on religious beliefs. Chip defended their decision, emphasizing love and understanding amid the controversy, which has sparked discussions about faith, acceptance, and representation in media.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Chip Gaines defended including a gay couple on his show 'Back to the Frontier' amid criticism from religious conservatives, emphasizing love and representation while encouraging understanding and learning.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
The Anglican Communion is considering restructuring its leadership by introducing a rotating global figurehead to prevent divisions over LGBTQ+ rights and other issues, which threaten to split the church. This proposal aims to diversify leadership and adapt to modern challenges, amid ongoing tensions between progressive and traditional factions within the church.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The English Football Association (FA) will not take formal action against Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi for writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow captain's armband, despite it violating kit regulations prohibiting religious messages. Guéhi, a devout Christian, had previously been warned for a similar incident. The rainbow armbands support the LGBTQ+ community through Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign. Crystal Palace's manager and a Stonewall spokesperson commented on the situation, emphasizing respect for individual opinions and the importance of inclusivity in sports.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
Pope Francis' meeting on the future of the Catholic Church concluded with a call for greater participation of women in church governance roles and research on allowing women to be deacons to be released within a year. However, the meeting did not take decisive action on LGBTQ+ inclusion despite the Pope's previous outreach to the community. The proposals discussed are not binding, but they will be considered at a second session next year. The meeting also addressed issues such as clergy sexual abuse and the need for bishops to investigate and render judgment against accused priests. The inclusion of laypeople in the meeting raised questions about its legitimacy, but it was seen as reflecting the spirit of a synod.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Boy Scouts of America's National Jamboree, traditionally conservative, now includes affinity spaces for LGBTQ youth, scouts of color, and girls, reflecting the organization's push for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event, which marks a milestone after a tumultuous period of sexual abuse scandals and bankruptcy, has seen a decline in attendance but has been embraced by participants. The creation of community spaces for historically excluded populations has been met with excitement and curiosity, signaling a shift towards a more welcoming and inclusive scouting environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Catholic Reporter
Church reform groups and theologians are hopeful about the Vatican's new document that mentions previously taboo topics such as women's ordination to the diaconate, inclusion of LGBTQ+ Catholics, the possibility of married priests, and responding to the sexual abuse crisis. The document sets the stage for the upcoming Synod of Bishops in October, which will be held in two parts in October 2023 and October 2024. While some are optimistic about the possibility of change, others express reservations or skepticism about the outcomes of the synod.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PinkNews
A Christian school worker, Kristie Higgs, who was dismissed from her role in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts criticising LGBTQ+ inclusion, has won an appeal overturning a previous ruling that upheld her dismissal. Higgs made the posts in 2018 following a letter from her son’s Church of England primary school stating it would be using the No Outsiders programme to promote diversity and inclusion. A parent reported Higgs posts to her employer who suspended her, and after a six-hour disciplinary hearing, dismissed her for gross misconduct. The judge allowed an appeal against the decision of Bristol Employment Tribunal.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC4 WCMH-TV
Two Ohio school districts are facing debates on LGBTQ+ inclusion after gender-fluid high school students were crowned prom king and queen, and a neighboring district removed protections for LGBTQ+ students. A 42-year-old man is facing charges for threatening LGBTQ+ students who attend Kettering Fairmont High School. Meanwhile, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School Board of Education removed anti-harassment protections for LGBTQ+ students during a five-hour long meeting where dozens of students and community members testified. The two incidents reflect ongoing conversations in schools and statehouses nationwide as lawmakers propose a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A well-funded campaign to promote Christian nationalism in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District in Texas has divided the community and raised concerns among religious liberty advocates. The race has split the community into three groups, with a slate of school board candidates backed by a far-right Christian cellphone company, another group supported by a political action committee and local nonprofit opposed to religious indoctrination in schools, and a third slate of moderate conservatives. The fight over faith and politics in Grapevine-Colleyville can be traced back to a year ago when Patriot Mobile Action, a political action committee bankrolled by a far-right Christian cellphone company, spent $600,000 backing a slate of 11 school board candidates across North Texas, winning every race and gaining majority control of four area school boards, including GCISD.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Catholic Reporter
Pope Francis said using dating apps like Tinder to meet potential partners is "normal" and that the church's teaching on sex is "still in diapers" in a conversation with young adults from around the world for a documentary titled "The Pope: Answers" released on Disney+. The conversation covered topics such as the church's abuse crisis, LGBTQ inclusion, and immigration. The pope also discussed pornography, masturbation, and abortion, stating that women who have had abortions should be accompanied and not left alone. He stressed the church's "zero tolerance" policy on abuse and acknowledged the presence of corruption within the church.