LGBTQ+ Americans less religious, survey finds
New Pew Research Center data shows that just under half of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. (48 percent) identify with a religion, compared with 73 percent of non-LGBTQ+ adults. That leaves 52 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals describing themselves as atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular,” while only 26 percent of non-LGBTQ+ Americans fall into those…
Conservatives freak when Chick-fil-A congratulates gay couple
A Chick-fil-A franchise in Orem, Utah, has become the focus of renewed culture war backlash after publicly congratulating a same-sex couple on their marriage, prompting outrage from conservative Christian media outlets and activists who say the fast-food chain has strayed too far from its religious roots. Earlier in December, the Orem Plaza Chick-fil-A shared a…
Mosaic UMC brews justice in Wilmington
In Wilmington, one church is reimagining what faith can look like when community comes first. Mosaic United Methodist Church, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, plans to open a nonprofit coffee shop inside its building in downtown Wilmington. The project, led by Pastor Kelley Finch, will turn an underused space into a social enterprise that funds…
Freedom Center for Social Justice aims to find equity in marginalized groups
Faith has always played a central role in Bishop Tonyia Rawls’ life. “I know it sounds so simplistic, but when you ask about my faith or you ask about religion or any of those things, it literally is the love ethic that guides my work and guides my life,” she explained. It’s Rawls’ faith which…
United Methodist Church lifts ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, same-sex marriage
The United Methodist Church (UMC) lifted the ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage, marking a significant moment in the history of the denomination, reflecting broader societal shifts and internal debates within the church. This decision came after years of contentious debate, evolving attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights within religious institutions. “Today, May 1, The United…
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