Christian college defends termination of employees who used pronouns in email signatures
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“Wilmot believes his description of the Wesleyan Church’s teachings on sexual orientation and gender identity as “outdated and problematic” was another reason why he was terminated.” - CPost
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Idaho, Indiana Governors Sign Bills Prohibiting Gender-Reassignment Surgeries for Minors
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“The Indiana and Idaho chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have since filed lawsuits challenging their respective new state laws.” - N.Review
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NY will pay $250K after trying to shut down Christian adoption agency over policy on same-sex couples
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“In addition to paying legal fees, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services will also allow New Hope Family Services to continue its religiously-influenced policies.” - CPost
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To Whom Shall We Go? Global South Anglicans Reject Canterbury’s Leadership
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“Conservative Anglicans’ gathering in April comes after the Church of England’s ‘disqualifying’ decision to bless same-sex marriages.” - CToday
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So, what about that TGC article on sex?
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“In the end, Butler resigned as a fellow, he was removed from speaking at TGC’s national conference…. TGC pulled the article and the chapter off the website and issued an apology, asking for forgiveness and expressing a desire to listen and learn from its critics.” - World
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After Pushing for UMC Unity, Former Bishop Joins New Denomination
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“It didn’t work, he said, because some church leaders and regional conferences have taken action to oppose the denomination’s official stance barring LGBT members from ordination and marriage.” - CToday
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Love & Discernment: Hospitality and the LGBTQ+ Person
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“LGBTQ+ people are people. They are made in the image of God and worthy of dignity and respect…. don’t overcomplicate things. What are ways, in general, we can grow in making people feel welcome?” - 9 Marks
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Those Who “Detransition” Are Becoming Impossible to Ignore
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“MacKinnon studied the lives of detransitioners, initially convinced they were a fringe minority whose stories were not significant in understanding the issue. Her research led her to the opposite conclusion.” - Breakpoint
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5 Surprising Books to Help Navigate the Gender Debates
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“These five books may help fellow pastors or Sunday school teachers who are trying to faithfully navigate the Bible’s teaching on gender.” - TGC
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