The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday (12/4) in United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal transgender rights case. The case challenges a Tennessee law prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers …
British retailer Debenhams has pulled controversial Christmas-themed merchandise following widespread backlash. The products, including sweaters and mugs with the phrase “a gay in a manger” and rainbow imagery, were criticized for mocking Christianity. Many Christians, …
The Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization, reported a 700% increase in calls, texts, and chats after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election. The surge reflects widespread anxiety …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) General Commission on Archives & History (GCAH) has launched the Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage. The center aims to preserve the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals within the denomination’s history. …
A lawsuit by former Liberty University employee Ellenor Zinski reflects the intense debate over transgender rights in the U.S. Filed by the ACLU of Virginia; the lawsuit alleges that Zinski was fired from Liberty’s IT …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is currently grappling with internal discord over same-sex marriage. The global UMC, based in the U.S., voted to remove a long-standing condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document, …
Project 2025 is built around four foundational pillars that aim to reshape the American government and society according to conservative values. These pillars include: “Restoring the Family as the Centerpiece of American Life,” which focuses …
In a recent survey, a significant majority of Protestant pastors expressed opposition to same-sex marriage, revealing that support for such unions has stalled among church leaders. This survey, conducted by Lifeway Research, highlights the prevailing …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) is facing a significant schism as over one million African members, primarily from the Ivory Coast, voted to leave the denomination. This mass departure follows the UMC’s recent decisions at …
Key Points: The United Methodist Church has repealed its longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, allowing for their ordination without prohibitive rules. The change reflects a shift towards progressive values in the church, especially after the …