Tag: homosexuality

PayPal cancels NC investments over bathroom ordinance

Originally published in CBN News North Carolina officials are pushing back on PayPal’s recent cancellation of plans to bring more than 400 jobs and a $3.6 million investment into Charlotte with its new operation centre. The PayPal decision comes after Gov Pat McCrory signed a bill repealing the transgender bathroom […]

Anglican church in Kenya dismisses ministers for homosexual behaviour

Originally published in Christian Examiner Five Anglican ministers in Kenya have been removed from their churches for engaging in homosexual behaviour, Kenya’s Daily Standard has reported. The suspension of the ministers had already taken place when the bishop of the Mt. Kenya diocese, Joseph Kagunda, announced the church’s decision to remove […]

‘Audacity’ movie addresses issue of homosexuality

Originally posted in Charisma News Addressing what is the most culturally-divisive issue of the day—even among Christians—Living Waters Publications will release its newest film, Audacity, online June 24, along with bonus features and special materials. Starring Travis Owens (Friday Night Lights), Molly Ritter (Atrophy, Madison) and Ben Price (Australia’s Got Talent), Audacity explores the conflict […]

SCA rules in favour of religious rights, church autonomy in gay minister ousting appeal

In a major victory for religious rights and the autonomy of the Church in South Africa, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) this week held that “… a proper respect for freedom of religion precludes our courts from pronouncing on matters of religious doctrine, which fall within the exclusive realm […]

World Vision reverses decision to hire Christians in same-sex marriages

Originally published in Christianity Today Only two days after announcing it would hire Christians in same-sex marriages, World Vision US has reversed its ground-breaking decision after weathering intense criticism from evangelical leaders. “The last couple of days have been painful,” president Richard Stearns told reporters this evening. “We feel pain […]