• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Christian News Now

Christian News Now

News for the Thinking Christian

  • Home
  • U.S.
  • World
  • Church
  • Faith
  • Tech & Science
  • Family
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

Explainer: What You Need to Know About the Equality Act

February 25, 2021 by Staff

(ChurchLeaders) This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a controversial bill known as the Equality Act. The proposed legislation, officially known as H.R. 5, would substantially expand discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Opponents, however, warn that it threatens religious liberty, harms women and girls, and promotes abortion extremism.

President Biden has identified the Equality Act as a legislative priority for his first 100 days in office. Passage of the landmark legislation, he said before being elected, is “essential to ensuring that no future president can ever again roll back civil rights and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.”

read more

Filed Under: U.S.

Primary Sidebar

Trending News

‘I Barely Touched the Lady’—James MacDonald Addresses Assault Charges in Recent Interview

‘I’ve Made America Great’—Trump Responds to Question About His Faith Journey

Civil Lawsuit Over Girl’s Death Names the Rock Church as a Defendant

‘It Will Be the Biggest Film in History’—Jim Caviezel Says ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Could Be 2 Movies

RSS ChurchLeaders

  • 4 Quotes About Preaching That Have Recently Challenged Me
  • When the Church Bully Happens To Be the Pastor

RSS Faithit

  • 36 Christmas Verses to Inspire Your Holiday Season
  • A Stanley Thermos Survived a Car Fire – The Company Responded by Replacing More than Just the Mug

RSS ForEveryMom

  • Christmas With My Son Isn’t What It Used To Be
  • To the Mama Who Is Doing Elf on the Shelf Even Though She Doesn’t Want To

Footer

About Us

Privacy Policy

Contact Us

Newsletter

Search

Copyright © 2023 · Christian News Now