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Exodus Boosts Efforts to Help Mainline Churches Address Homosexuality

By Lillian Kwon Christian Post Reporter Thu, Jul. 16 2009 02:41 PM EDT Many evangelical and mainline churches fail to respond to homosexuality compassionately and effectively. But three Christian ministries are hoping to change that. According to preliminary data from a research study being conducted by The Marin Foundation, 86 percent of the gay,... [Read more of this article]

L.A. Episcopal leaders nominate 2 openly gay, lesbian priests as bishops

By Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1:10 PM PDT, August 2, 2009 Episcopal Church leaders in Los Angeles today nominated an openly gay priest and an openly lesbian priest as bishops, becoming one of the first dioceses in the national church to test a controversial new policy that lifted a de facto ban on gays and lesbians in the ordained... [Read more of this article]

Quakers ‘to allow gay marriages’

One of the UK’s oldest Christian denominations – the Quakers – looks set to extend marriage services to same-sex couples at their yearly meeting later. The society has already held religious blessings for same-sex couples who have had a civil partnership ceremony. But agreeing to perform gay marriages, which are currently not allowed... [Read more of this article]

United Methodists Oppose Restructuring, Opening Membership to ‘All’

By Audrey Barrick Christian Post Reporter Thu, Jul. 30 2009 04:14 PM EDT Early tallies show that United Methodists in the United States are not in favor of restructuring their global body. They’re also against opening membership to all persons without regard to sexual orientation.Most of the 62 U.S. regional bodies of the United Methodist Church... [Read more of this article]

Anglican Sees ‘Two-Track’ Church

By ALAN COWELL Published: July 28, 2009 PARIS — The Most Rev. Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury, said profound differences among the world’s 77 million Anglicans over gay clergy and same-sex unions could divide their church into a “two-track model” yielding “two styles of being Anglican.” Archbishop Williams insisted that... [Read more of this article]

Episcopal Bishop Rejects Homosexual “Marriage,” Ordination of Practicing Homosexuals

DALLAS, Texas, July 24, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Bishop James Stanton of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas said he will not join in the Episcopal Church’s growing acceptance of homosexuality in the clergy nor participate in the blessing of same-sex unions. In a recent letter to his clergy Stanton wrote, “We will not consent to the... [Read more of this article]

Episcopal Head Offers Report Amid ‘Misinterpreted, Exaggerated’ Claims

By Eric Young Christian Post Reporter Thu, Jul. 23 2009 08:57 AM EDT The presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church wrote a letter to members of the denomination Wednesday to summarize the results of their recently concluded triennial conference and to clarify the details behind two resolutions that have drawn notable, and mostly negative, attention... [Read more of this article]

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Church & Culture

Is there a ‘gay agenda’ that I should be worried about?

Written by: Mike Ensley | December 13th, 2007   When people use the term “gay agenda,” it can bring many different things to mind. While it’s important to reach out to and love those people in your world who call themselves gay or lesbian, or who are struggling, you also need to be aware that there is a movement to reshape our culture-and... [Read more of this article]

Pediatrics Group Endorses Homosexual Adoption, But New Policy Places Children at Risk

Written by A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D. A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D. Vice President, NARTH    On February 3rd, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement endorsing adoption by same-sex couples, saying they can provide the same emotionally healthy family life as heterosexual parents. The academy is urging its 55,000 members to take an active... [Read more of this article]

Gay Genes?

In the August 1991 issue of Science, Simon LeVay of the Salk Institute in San Diego published his study on the differences in brain structure between homosexual and heterosexual men. The study had several glaring weaknesses. It was based on a small group of 35 men, with 19 homosexual men who had died of AIDS, a factor which could have biased the results.... [Read more of this article]

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Leaving Homosexuality: A Practical Guide for Men and Women Looking for a Way Out

Leaving Homosexuality A Practical Guide for Men and Women Looking for a Way Out A new book, released by Harvest House Publishers, offers practical advice and honest information on the process of leaving a gay life to pursue one that reflects the Christian faith. Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, the world’s largest ministry... [Read more of this review]

Pastor’s Package

    This Kit is a great resource for pastors looking to reach out to the gay community as well as educate themselves and their congregations on this important topic. This kit includes 1 copy of each:    The Gay Gospel? God’s Grace and the Homosexual Next Door 101 Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality Homosexuality 101 DVD The Love... [Read more of this review]

Homosexuality 101

  Homosexuality is an issue which has been largely misunderstood by much of society, including Christian society. This lack of understanding has led many Christians to mishandle this issue, thus responding ineffectively. Educating Christians on this very important topic will help them become equipped to respond more effectively. Homosexuality 101 is... [Read more of this review]

101 Frequently Asked Questions About Homosexuality

101 Probing Questions…101 Compassionate and Scriptural Answers from Focus on the Family’s Mike Haley Almost daily we hear news reports that confirm the acceptance of homosexuality in our culture. Homosexuals are adopting children, appearing as characters on television programs, taking vacations catering to an exclusively gay clientele,... [Read more of this review]

God’s Grace and the Homosexual Next Door

  Author Alan Chambers—a former homosexual himself—and four of his colleagues at Exodus International offer practical and biblical insights on how both individuals and churches can become a haven for homosexuals seeking freedom from same–sex attraction. In this comprehensive guide to helping homosexuals, readers will learn about: The roots... [Read more of this review]

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