Homosexuality - news
Vt. House committee OKs ‘gay marriage’
MONTPELIER, Vt.—The Vermont legislature took another step Tuesday toward legalizing “gay marriage” when a House committee easily passed a bill that would recognize such relationships, sending it to the full chamber. more »
By staff - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Reaching out with grace and compassion
When homosexuality hit my home I was devastated. My emotions were in turmoil. I felt rage and confusion. I knew God was the answer, but I could not wrap my mind around how to engage God in what I thought needed to be done. more »
By Judy Williams - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Christians in Hawaii credited for gay civil unions defeat
HONOLULU—One month after its passage appeared all but certain, a bill to legalize civil unions in Hawaii was rejected Wednesday in the state Senate, and observers on both sides are pointing to an outpouring of opposition from Christians as a main reason. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 26, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Vt. governor to veto ‘gay marriage’ bill
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas broke his silence Wednesday about a “gay marriage” bill that is garnering national attention, saying he will veto it if it reaches his desk. more »
By staff - Mar 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Vt. takes major step toward ‘gay marriage’ legalization; other N.E. states may follow
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont took a major step March 23 toward becoming the first state voluntarily to legalize “gay marriage,” although it’s not the only New England state where such a bill is advancing. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Vt. committee passes ‘gay marriage’ bill
MONTPELIER, Vt.—A Vermont state Senate committee unanimously passed a bill Friday to legalize “gay marriage,” marking the first step in a legislative process that could make the Green Mountain State the third state in the nation to redefine marriage — and the first one voluntarily to do so. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 20, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
U.S. endorses homosexuality
Obama admin. OKs U.N. declaration
WASHINGTON—The Obama administration announced March 18 its support for a United Nations declaration urging the global decriminalization of homosexuality three months after the Bush administration refused to endorse it. more »
By staff - Mar 19, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Calif. court appears likely to uphold Prop 8
SAN FRANCISCO—The California Supreme Court appeared willing Thursday to allow Proposition 8 to stand, with key justices during oral arguments expressing skepticism at the legal reasoning made by attorneys urging the striking of the “gay marriage” ban. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Hardy crowd rallies for marriage in Raleigh
State legislators were “fish in a barrel” for several thousand people who braved frigid temperatures March 3 in Raleigh to demand that legislators give them a chance to vote on a marriage amendment. more »
By Norman Jameson - Mar 5, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Lawsuit seeks federal recognition of ‘gay marriages’
BOSTON—The federal government would be forced to recognize “gay marriage” and to provide benefits to such same-sex couples if a lawsuit filed March 3 in federal court against the Defense of Marriage Act is successful. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation