Category - lesbian and gay

Keeping the flame of solidarity alive

Savi Hensman — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:14:06 +0100

Acts of solidarity can offer opportunities for growth, to connect at a deeper level not only with other humans but also with the divine, says Savi Hensman, drawing upon recent events and biblical wisdom.

Public protests urged against 'gay exorcism' church harassment

staff writers — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:32:44 +0100

Human rights and Green activist Peter Tatchell is organising protests against hardline Christian churches in Britain performing "exorcisms" on lesbian and gay people.

Anti-gay ‘Nazi’ slur causes Church of Scotland outrage

staff writers — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:39:11 +0100

Church of Scotland members have been horrified by a hard-line minister’s attempt to equate the inclusion of gay people in the Church with Nazism, say those involved in preparing for the denomination's upcoming General Assembly.

Will Anglicans learn the lessons of Jamaica?

Savi Hensman — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:45:59 +0100

The Anglican Consultative Council has been meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, writes Savi Hensman. But when will Christians really learn the harsh lessons about how hatred and homophobia are inimical to the Gospel?

When reconciliation theology colludes with injustice

Savi Hensman — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:34:16 +0100

The Anglican Consultative Council heard a report on the Listening Process around the sexuality debate yesterday.

Tony Blair speaks out against Vatican rejection of gay people

staff writers — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:11:58 +0100

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a Catholic convert, has said that the Vatican should rethink its negative and "entrenched" attitudes towards homosexuality.

Resisting the urge to scapegoat

Savi Hensman — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:37:34 +0100

The targeting and scapegoating of vulnerable groups can undermine the very values which are supposedly being defended, says Savi Hensman. She also sets out the strong Christian case against such practices.

Jesuit priest and AIDS activist denounces criminalisation of homosexuality

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:14:01 +0100

Zambian AIDS activist and Jesuit priest Michael Kelly has called for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations. He says laws banning homosexuality are fanning the spread of HIV.

An evangelical change of heart on sexuality

Simon Barrow — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:18:54 +0000

Evangelical Christians have been deeply immersed in the anti-gay problem, says Simon Barrow. But as they re-read the biblical message in the light of its living centre, Jesus Christ, they can be part of a historic change.

Condemning anti-gay hate does not go far enough, say Evangelicals

staff writers — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:39 +0000

Four Evangelical groups who believe the churches need a positive change of heart and mind on homosexuality have said condemning hate groups is not enough. They want Christian acceptance of gay people.