Christian churches file court papers today in fight over sodomy in Belize
A lawsuit backed by powerful international lawyers and pressure groups has placed Belize in the crosshairs of an international battle over homosexuality.
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Homosexuality
Pro-life leader-designate of B.C. Tories explains opposition to gay anti-discrimination legislation
"People are already protected under the human rights code. In my view it was not necessary to add another category,” said former pro-life and pro-family MP John Cummins.
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Poland to allow homosexuals to ‘marry’ abroad
However, a recent study indicates that the vast majority of Poles reject gay “marriage” and believe homosexuality is morally wrong.
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Swedish parliament votes overwhelmingly to fight conscience rights for doctors
“Sweden's vote today shows the lengths to which the supporters of abortion are prepared to go to promote the killing of unborn children," said John Smeaton of SPUC.
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Sports anchor fired after backing true marriage
“In terms of what I said, I stand by it,” insisted former Sportsnet anchor Damian Goddard. “I'm a devout Roman Catholic. It's not about hate at all.”
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U.S. Navy backpaddles on gay ‘marriage’ ceremonies
More than 60 House members wrote to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus this week to object to the Navy's initial ruling, saying the service was violating the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
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U.S. Presbyterians to begin ordaining open homosexuals
The U.S. Presbyterian Church is set to begin ordaining openly homosexual clergy, crossing the final procedural hurdle this week after a decades-long battle.
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Minnesota legislator threatens priest with IRS for defending marriage, then backs down
"I would like to respectfully remind you that the Internal Revenue Service frowns upon churches and religious organizations devoting time to influencing legislation," a staffer for the representative wrote the priest.
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Pro-marriage U.S. Olympic official forced to resign after criticism from gay activists
“Simply because he donated to Prop. 8, he was declared by the gay rights movement to be unacceptable for public office,” said Maggie Gallagher, chairman of the National Organization for Marriage.
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Kansas city commissioners vote to repeal gender identity policy
The second hearing on the repeal will likely take place later this month.
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