Pacific School of Religion and its Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS) celebrated today’s landmark Supreme Court ruling as a victory for loving, same-gender couples. The decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, affirms the right of same-gender couples to marry throughout the United States. “Literally thousands of people from all faith traditions have worked […]
“We Are Praying for Equality” CLGS Statement on Oral Arguments for Same-Sex Marriage PRESS RELEASE PDF (Berkeley, CA | April 28, 2015) “We are praying for equality today as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on same sex marriage. There are many churches and synagogues that treat all couples—straight, lesbian, and gay—the same when it […]
Black LGBT Religious Leaders Act with Historically Black Churches: “Black Bodies Matter” LGBT Black Christians and faith leaders join tens of thousands of historically Black congregations, denominations and allies to wear black to church on Sunday, December 14 in response to police brutality: “Black LGBT bodies must matter, too!” Black_LGBT_Religious_Leaders_United Download Press Release Spokespersons • Bishop Yvette […]