(ChurchLeaders) The state of Texas has declared it is child abuse to conduct surgery that changes the sex of a minor. While some LGBTQ advocates are arguing that this decision is irrelevant to most minors, it does offer some protection for nine-year-old James Younger, whose mother has been fighting for several years to transition James to a girl. “Genital mutilation of a … [Read more...] about Texas’ Sex Change Surgery Decision Is a Small Win for Nine-Year-Old James Younger
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Christian Seattle Homeless Mission Turns to Supreme Court After Ruling Strips Away Employment Discretion
(Fox News) While homelessness plagues the city of Seattle, one Christian group that looks to help those in need is fighting for the ability to hire those who share its faith and message. Seattle's Union Gospel Homeless Mission declined to hire an applicant for a staff attorney position who was bisexual and in a relationship with a man – going against the … [Read more...] about Christian Seattle Homeless Mission Turns to Supreme Court After Ruling Strips Away Employment Discretion
Biden Sending Troops Back to Afghanistan To Evacuate Kabul Embassy
(Politico) Around 3,000 U.S. troops are headed to Kabul’s international airport to assist with the evacuation of the American embassy in the Afghan capital, NatSec Daily learned minutes before the State Department officially made the announcement. “We are further reducing our civilian footprint in Kabul,” State Department spokesperson NED PRICE said during a press … [Read more...] about Biden Sending Troops Back to Afghanistan To Evacuate Kabul Embassy
Faith Leaders and Texas Democrats March to U.S. Capitol to Demand Voting Protections
by Renée Roden (RNS) A group of Democratic Texas legislators marched with faith leaders from the Supreme Court building to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning (Aug. 12) to deliver letters demanding change for millions of people impacted by poverty and voting disenfranchisement. “The 65 million low-wealth voters in this country hold the key to transformation,” said the … [Read more...] about Faith Leaders and Texas Democrats March to U.S. Capitol to Demand Voting Protections
Vandals Steal College Ministry’s Pride Flags, Replace With Confederate Flags
(ChruchLeaders) An on-campus Methodist ministry at Virginia Tech (VT) called the Wesley Center has had its pride flags stolen before; in fact, it keeps extras handy for that reason. But until recently, vandals had never replaced those rainbow-colored signals of support for the LGBTQ community with something else. On Saturday, the Wesley Center, a United Methodist ministry … [Read more...] about Vandals Steal College Ministry’s Pride Flags, Replace With Confederate Flags