Posts Tagged ‘Catholics’
Catholic High School Wrestler Builds Bridges By Coming Out As Gay
Cole Fox is a senior at Don Bosco Catholic High School in Gilbertville, Iowa, where until recently he wrestled successfully for one of the state’s top programs. He is also an openly gay Catholic whose coming out and commitment to building bridges are inspirations for all who seek to advance LGBT justice. Until last year,…
Read MoreThe Catholic Activists Behind The Supreme Court DOMA Fight
Millions who watched the news Wednesday undoubtedly saw photos of Edie Windsor walking into the Supreme Court with her lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, prepared to challenge the injustices that the Defense of Marriage Act have levied against gay and lesbian couples since it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. What most people…
Read MoreWill Your Catholic Parish Live The Gospel Message Of Inclusion On October 14?
On Sunday, October 14, will your Catholic parish live the Gospel message of inclusion? This October, cities across the globe, professional sports leagues, major corporations, schools and hundreds of community organizations will raise awareness about the negative impact of bullying by participating in Spirit Day. This annual day is organized by GLAAD to remind lesbian,…
Read MoreCatholics, An Apple And An Inclusive Garden Of Eden
Three converging news stories this week may finally be giving us the redemptive interpretation of the creation story we’ve been seeking. Two new polls indicate growing support for LGBT equality among surprising quarters and Apple’s recent decision to pull a “gay cure” app from itunes, add up to a society that seems increasingly accepting of…
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