Ex-gay movement underwriter Focus on the Family wants AT&T to discriminate against gay employees in the name of “family values.” This week, AT&T shareholders have an opportunity to retract “sexual orientation” from the company’s employment clause. Pro-discrimination activist Chris Stefan…
Withered Tolerance
Last weekend, The Gazette in Colorado Springs published an article on tolerance, written by Kamon Simpson. Unfortunately, the article is not online. America is full of bickering and backbiting, bullying and browbeating, and devoid of patience with people who disagree….
Gay Partner Abuse
From Salon.com: Abuse and NeglectBy David Tuller Domestic violence occurs as often among gay couples as among hetereosexuals, according to a new study, but victims of same-sex battering do not have equal protection under the law.
Life Complicated for Gay Mormons
From the Tri Valley Herald of Northern California: Gay Mormon supportive of his faith It’s not easy being a gay Mormon. Just ask Nick Lee. “The choices are simple,” Lee said. “You can either choose to live a celibate life,…
CWFA Passes Judgment on Presbyterians
Concerned Women for America labels as “sin advocates” anyone who disagrees with its support for discrimination against gay Presbyterians. CWFA claims it was a bad week for tolerance. But it overlooks setbacks for the antigay side, as church officials sought…
Mock, Then Play Victim
Concerned Women for America joins an African Catholic cardinal in mocking gay graduates and parents at a Georgetown University graduation ceremony. Then CWFA plays the victim of homosexuals’ dignified response. Not content to play victim, CWFA accuses Georgetown University of…
Knight V. Horowitz, Part VI
If Robert Knight ever calls a truce in his battles against other conservatives, it is not presently apparent. Here is Knight’s latest reiteration of earlier blanket generalizations. CWFA helpfully includes links to earlier rounds in the debate.
Socially Conservative Pediatricians
The religious right has formed a small organization of pediatricians who espouse socially conservative, patriotic values. The “American College of Pediatricians” screens its membership according to a pro-life philosophy spelled out on its “Core Values” page and an anti-gay philosophy…
Ex-Ex-Gay Speeches
Exodus spokesman Randy Thomas responded June 3 to news that former Exodus ministry leader Jeremy Marks is giving speeches with the gay-affirming group Evangelicals Concerned, criticizing “reparative therapy” and encouraging gay Christians to find a more secure path to faith…
Bombers Not Extremist?
The Anti-Defamation League reports that white supremacists, anti-Semites, and clinic bombers are rising in praise of Eric Rudolph. Some of them are vowing to retaliate against Rudolph’s arrest by committing acts of violence in his name. ADL quotes numerous individuals…