Right-wing faction decides to form its own Lutheran denomination

Source: Washington Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Bismarck Tribune

In August, leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) emphasized the role “bound conscience” and choice, when the the group—which is the largest US Lutheran denomination—voted at a church-wide meeting to allow some local congregations to ordain partnered gay or lesbian pastors, and to study ways to bless the partnerships of gay or lesbian Lutherans.
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Fig Leaves, Gerasene Swine, and Carpets: Bishops and Clerical Sexual Abuse

A news story from Associated Press yesterday stated that an interim report had been presented to the USCCB meeting on research undertaken for the bishops by researchers from the John Jay College.
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Church, state and gay marriage

ABC News Church, state and gay marriageLos Angeles TimesThe church hopes to change wording in the marriage legislation that could require its charitable arm, Catholic Charities, to facilitate adoptions to gay and .
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It's 'Just' To Oppose Gay Marriage, Catholic Bishops Say

ABC News It's 'Just' To Oppose Gay Marriage, Catholic Bishops SayOn Top MagazineIn a pastoral letter by the US Conference of Catholics Bishops issued at the meeting, bishops say it's “just” to oppose gay marriage because it hurts .
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Proposed DC gay marriage law jeopardizes Catholic social services

Sydney Star Observer Proposed DC gay marriage law jeopardizes Catholic social servicesExaminer.
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Gays reject Catholic church's attempt to 'cure' them

Autostraddle (blog) Gays reject Catholic church's attempt to 'cure' themMinneapolis Star TribuneGay and lesbian Roman Catholics who contact the Archdiocese of St.
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Dutch Views on Same-Sex Marriage

NJ.com Dutch Views on Same-Sex MarriageNew York TimesShe is also the author of “When Gay People Get Married: What Happens When Societies Legalize Same-Sex Marriage,” which focuses mostly on data from the .
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Kansas City Chiefs Fire 2x Pro-Bowler for Anti-Gay Slurs

The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs Fire 2x Pro-Bowler for Anti-Gay SlursHispanicBusiness.comThe Kansas City Chiefs today sacked troubled running back Larry Johnson -- a star who has struggled this season -- for his use two weeks ago of anti-gay .
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New Jersey Activists Call For Gay Marriage Vote

NJ.com New Jersey Activists Call For Gay Marriage VoteOn Top MagazineBackers of gay marriage in New Jersey are calling on lawmakers to approve a gay marriage bill before Governor Jon Corzine leaves office .
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The day of the same-sex marriage is still on its way

NJ.com The day of the same-sex marriage is still on its waySeacoastonline.comThere were many thousands who voted to repeal the gay marriage law because of deeply held beliefs.
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Kathryn Lopez: Why did gay marriage lose? Fundamentals

NJ.com Kathryn Lopez: Why did gay marriage lose? FundamentalsAuburn CitizenOpposing gay marriage is a losing proposition.
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Battle over same-sex marriage escalates

NJ.com Battle over same-sex marriage escalatesThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com... that same-sex marriage would send the wrong message to children, played over a loudspeaker in a church gym Thursday in Asbury Park, as 200 gay-rights .
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Katherine Kersten: The perilous, slippery slope of gay marriage

On Top Magazine Katherine Kersten: The perilous, slippery slope of gay marriageMinneapolis Star TribuneLast year, in mandating gay marriage, the Iowa Supreme Court rejected the belief that children need a mother and father as a mere "stereotype.
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Item: Minn. Episcopalians pick Spokane priest as next bishop

   ::: A 50-year-old priest from Spokane, Wash. was selected today to become the next bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Lesbian does not make cut as new Minnesota bishop

Lesbian does not make cut as new Minnesota bishopWashington TimesWhen Bonnie Perry's name was announced last summer as one of three candidates for the post of Episcopal .
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Minnesota Episcopalians select Prior as bishop

Minnesota Episcopalians select Prior as bishopSeattle TimesBrian Prior as their next bishop on Saturday, passing over other candidates who included a Native American and two women, one of whom is a lesbian.
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Episcopalians in Minnesota will elect new bishop today

Episcopalians in Minnesota will elect new bishop todayMinneapolis Star Tribune2 of the diocese's annual convention includes a vote on five candidates, two of whom would represent a first: the first openly partnered lesbian to be .
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Lesbian US marshal pick was already a gay rights pioneer

Atlanta Journal Constitution Lesbian US marshal pick was already a gay rights pioneerTips-Q GLBT News (blog).
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US marshal pick was already gay rights pioneer

The Associated Press US marshal pick was already gay rights pioneerThe Associated PressMore than a decade later, Lubinski could become the first openly gay US marshal after President Barack Obama nominated the 57-year-old assistant police .
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Obama agenda: gay rights

ABC News Obama agenda: gay rightsmsnbc.comTens of thousands of gay-rights activists came to Washington DC this weekend for the National Equality March, as key votes on same-sex marriage are coming .
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