Sexual Ethics

“The review was prompted by an inquiry from The New York Times, which reported that at least four ballots were cast by individuals who were not authorized to do so, pointing primarily to irregularities among a handful of delegates from Africa from the pool of more than 800 delegates at the conference.” - RNS

“Ritter wrote on his People Need Jesus blog: ‘First World temper tantrums about the sexual expression of financially kept clergy ran into the patient ferment of God-fearing servants [in Africa] who know what it means to suffer for Christ.’” - The Great Divide

“In response, some 30 students at Liberty University carried waving gay pride flags and signs on campus supporting transgender rights.” - Christian Headlines

“A piece of legislation known as the Equality Act is expected to be introduced soon by House Democrats. The bill’s provisions add the categories of ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ to the list of protected classes in the 1964 Civil Rights Act.” - TGC

“Disciplinary action would be recommended were Hybels still pastoring Willow Creek Community Church (WCCC), the Willow Creek Independent Advisory Group (IAG) said in its report.” - BPNews

“Patrick Henry College professor Stephen Baskerville is the author of Not Peace But a Sword: The Political Theology of the English Revolution. His most recent book, The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power, brings a sword to some current debates. Here are edited excerpts of our interview.” - WORLD

“With almost 1,000 people registered for this year’s conference, including via webcast, there is already much excitement as BJU Seminary plans to hosts next year’s CoRE Conference on the topic ‘Faith, Justice, and the World.’” - GARBC

“The upcoming three-day meeting of the top legislative assembly of the United Methodist Church (UMC) to be convened on February 24 will in all probability determine whether the second biggest Protestant denomination in the United States will split due to differences in opinions regarding same-sex marriage.” - World Religion News

“The Trump administration is launching a global effort to decriminalize homosexuality in a campaign that will be led by U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, who is openly gay.” - Christian Headlines

“Describing what had been a ‘long and beneficial relationship’ with CCCU, Brewer ended all ties, saying ‘by conviction I cannot endorse the ‘Fairness for All’ initiative nor be willfully associated with any entity that does.’” - BPNews