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Gay Mormon characters step out of the shadows

The growth of gay Mormon theater comes against a culture shift in how the Mormon church relates to gays and lesbians.
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After Rhode Island, is gay marriage ‘inevitable’? Conservatives say no

| May 6, 2013

Rhode Island on Thursday (May 2) became the 10th state to approve same-sex marriage, and the Delaware Legislature holds a key vote on May 9 on the same issue. But Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage, denies there is a national tide in support of marriage rights for gay couples.
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Survivors of Magdalene laundries still waiting for an apology

| May 1, 2013

Teresa Bell was one of thousands of young girls who were sent to the Magdalene workhouses run by Roman Catholic nuns when she got pregnant at age 16. She worked long hours washing clothes with no pay and little rest; after giving birth, her daughter was put in an orphanage. Bell never recovered from the shame.
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Bhutan seeks to curb sexual diseases among Buddhist monks

| Apr 1, 2013

The health ministry got concerned when a dozen monks — including a 12-year-old — were diagnosed with sexual transmitted diseases a year later, Kuensel reports. At least five monks are known to be HIV-positive, the youngest being 19.
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‘Let love flow’—10 good love lines to use on your valentine

| Feb 14, 2013

Just in time for your Valentine's Day date night, here are 10 love lines to use on your beloved from world religious leaders and texts.
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Boy Scouts shift on gays wouldn’t change rules on atheists

| Jan 30, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America’s reconsideration of its ban on gay scouts and leaders would still mean atheists wouldn't be allowed to join since its central oath involves God.
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The 10 best things I was ever told about ‘Christian sex’

| Jan 30, 2013

After telling us the 10 worst things she's been taught about sex, blogger Melissa Otterbein is back telling us the best things she's heard about 'Christian sex.'
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“More than just our back stories” - the big break for Micah’s Rule

| Jan 17, 2013

The members of Micah's Rule grew up singing in the church, earned degrees in music and ministry. Recorded some albums. Toured with Christian music legends. Even struggled with their faith along the way. What their bios don't mention outright might make them one of the rarist recent talents to record in Nashville. The three musicians of Micah's Rule are an openly gay man, transgendered woman and a lesbian.
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N.C. LGBT couple to have blessing ceremony at Jefferson Memorial as part of gay marriage campaign

| Jan 16, 2013

The WE DO campaign has gotten national coverage for its civil disobedience protests at register of deeds offices throughout the South, calling for constitutional marriage amendments to be abolished.
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Fewer Americans view homosexuality as a sin

| Jan 11, 2013

(RNS) Americans’ acceptance of gays and lesbians is continuing to grow, with a new poll showing that just over a third of Americans view homosexuality as a sin, down from 44 percent a year earlier
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National Cathedral to marry gay couples

| Jan 9, 2013

From the Dept. of Significant But Not Surprising, Washington National Cathedral announced it will allow gay and lesbian weddings inside the storied church that has been the site of presidential funerals, inaugural prayer services and other services to mark national milestones.
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