The Women's and Girl's Organizations of the Anglican Communion Lagos Diocese yesterday organized a special festival of faithprogramme. The programme which was held at Faith Plaza, Bariga, Lagos was to commemorate the 90-year anniversary of Lagos Diocese, Anglican Communion.
This update on faith outreach work comes from HRC’s Religion & FaithProgram Director Harry Knox: Last week I was priviledged to be a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at the Iowa Interfaith Alliance’s Faithful Voices statewide conference. Clegy and lay leaders from around the state converged on Des Moines to learn how to advocate effectively...
This update on faith outreach work comes from HRC’s Religion & FaithProgram Director Harry Knox: Last week I was priviledged to be a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at the Iowa Interfaith Alliance’s Faithful Voices statewide conference. Clegy and lay leaders from around the state converged on Des Moines to learn how to advocate effectively...
... burdened by state and local laws on marriage equality and non-discrimination. HRC Religion & FaithProgram Director Harry Knox commented: “This declaration simply perpetuates the fallacy that equality and religious liberty are incompatible and that every step toward fairness for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is another burden on religious people. In reality,...
... elated at the news that religious belief may be hard-wired, because it undermines the argument of faith, the bedrock of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Atheists are delighted to tell believers that their faith may be programmed into them. This is an attempt to build equivalence into the story where there is none. This story does not provide an equal boost (or detriment) to the arguments...
... with people on the basis of fair-mindedness." Harry Knox, director of the religion and faithprogram at the gay-rights group Human Rights Campaign, said the Mormon church's stand on the Salt Lake City ordinances could help alter the debate over gay rights. "The church deserves credit, but that credit really comes because people have been pushing for it," Knox said....
From HRC: Today the LDS church announced its support for an inclusive anti-discrimination law in Salt Lake City. STATEMENT FROM HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN RELIGION AND FAITHPROGRAM DIRECTOR HARRY KNOX: “This has happened in the LDS Church because people are telling their clergy leaders they believe the church should be about lifting people up, not pushing them down. This decision is the result...
From HRC: Today the LDS church announced its support for an inclusive anti-discrimination law in Salt Lake City. STATEMENT FROM HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN RELIGION AND FAITHPROGRAM DIRECTOR HARRY KNOX: “This has happened in the LDS Church because people are telling their clergy leaders they believe the church should be about lifting people up, not pushing them down. This decision is the result...
On Oct. 29th, 2009 people of faith came together to celebrate, praise, bless and lift up ALL our relationships. This event, sponsored by DC Clergy United for Marriage Equality, and heavily supported by HRC’s Religion and FaithProgram and Diversity department brought over 500 people of faith to Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. [...] Video: DC Clergy...
The following personal essay reflecting on the Maine marriage campaign is from Harry Knox, director of HRC’s religion and faithprogram: “By the rivers of Babylon, we sat down and wept…how could we sing the songs of Zion…?” This morning I am wondering who and what I am. Once again, when American voters have had an opportunity to [...] A Religious Reflection...