same-sex marriage

U.K. Christian Fired for Promoting Biblical Marriage during Her Mayoral Campaign Files Lawsuit against Former Employer

U.K. Christian Fired for Promoting Biblical Marriage during Her Mayoral Campaign Files Lawsuit against Former Employer

An ordained minister in the United Kingdom is suing her longtime employer for firing her over her views on biblical marriage, which she touted during her run for mayor earlier this year.

47 House Republicans Join Democrats to Pass Bill Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

47 House Republicans Join Democrats to Pass Bill Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

Demonstrating movement in the Republican Party on the issue, 47 GOP House members joined with 220 Democrats Tuesday to pass a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into law and define marriage as between “2 individuals,” not only a husband and a wife.

Virginia Church to Leave United Methodist Church Denomination amid LGBT Debate

Virginia Church to Leave United Methodist Church Denomination amid LGBT Debate

"It will sadden us if these churches and clergy discern to withdraw. However, we will send them forth with our blessing to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world," she continued.

Over Half of Anglicans Believe Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Right': YouGov Survey

Over Half of Anglicans Believe Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Right': YouGov Survey

According to a new YouGov online survey, over half of Anglicans believe that same-sex marriage is "right" despite the church's opposition to the practice.

Oregon Court Affirms Ruling against Christian Bakery That Rejected Lesbian Wedding Cake But Removes $135K Fine

Oregon Court Affirms Ruling against Christian Bakery That Rejected Lesbian Wedding Cake But Removes $135K Fine

While an Oregon appeals court recently overturned a $135,000 fine for a Christian couple refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, a three-judge panel maintained that the couple violated state law barring discrimination based on sexual orientation.

N.Y. Threatens Christian Adoption Agency over Biblical Beliefs about Marriage, Suit Says

N.Y. Threatens Christian Adoption Agency over Biblical Beliefs about Marriage, Suit Says

A new federal lawsuit claims that a New York state agency violated a Christian adoption agency’s constitutional rights by opening an investigation and harassing it about its beliefs on marriage.

Christian Farmers in Court after Being Barred from Farmers Market over Their Views on Marriage

Christian Farmers in Court after Being Barred from Farmers Market over Their Views on Marriage

The owners of a Michigan farm filed a lawsuit against the city of East Lansing after they were reportedly banned from a local farmers market in 2016 because of their biblical views on marriage. Their case is being heard in federal court this week.

Colorado Can Force Christian Web Designer to Create Same-Sex Wedding Site, Court Rules

Colorado Can Force Christian Web Designer to Create Same-Sex Wedding Site, Court Rules

A federal court has upheld a Colorado anti-discrimination law that can force a Christian web designer who opposes same-sex marriage to create a website for a same-sex wedding.

Bishop of Liverpool: Church of England Should Bless Same-Sex Unions by Adopting a 'Gender-Neutral Marriage Canon'

Bishop of Liverpool: Church of England Should Bless Same-Sex Unions by Adopting a 'Gender-Neutral Marriage Canon'

Over the weekend, the Bishop of Liverpool called on the Church of England to adopt a "gender-neutral marriage canon" in order to bless same-sex unions.