Friday, August 12, 2016

News Tidbits

Washington Blade: Activists protest Trump, Rubio outside Orlando anti-LGBT conference

Idaho Statesman: Faith healers: Change to Idaho law won’t change our beliefs

Palm Beach Post: Pastor mocks misogyny, challenges any woman to arm wrestle him

ABC News (Australia): Pope Francis 'doubts' sexual abuse case against Cardinal George Pell

Pink News: Archbishops condemn Vice President Joe Biden for officiating same-sex wedding

Religion News Service: Most churchgoers are hearing politics from the pulpit: report

New York Times: Mormons’ Distaste for Donald Trump Puts Utah Up for Grabs

Associated Press: Pastors Sue Illinois Over Gay Conversion Therapy Ban

Buzzfeed: Australian Senator Eric Abetz To Address Anti-Gay Group That Supports Conversion Therapy 

LGBTQ Nation: Due to gaffe, antigay hate group raises thousands of dollars for LGBTQ teen gala

KIRO 7: Controversial former Mars Hill pastor preaches at new home


4 comments:

  1. an antigay group (actually) named... The Stop Safe Schools Coalition

    Gah. You could not make this stuff up.

    Love the story, though. Sometimes stupidity is useful.

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    1. Infidel - I know, right? Who could be opposed to safe schools?

      The story was heartwarming in addition to providing a nice shot of schadenfreude. I hope all those kids have a blast.

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  2. That story about the haters inadvertently helping gay teens is the best thing I've read all week!

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    1. Agi Tater -- It made me so happy! Not only do those young people get to enjoy themselves, but the fundies ended up with egg on their faces.

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