All Africa (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
The Women's and Girl's Organizations of the Anglican Communion Lagos Diocese yesterday organized a special festival of faith programme. The programme which was held at Faith Plaza, Bariga, Lagos was to commemorate the 90-year anniversary of Lagos Diocese, Anglican Communion.
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
This update on faith outreach work comes from HRC’s Religion & Faith Program 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...
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
This update on faith outreach work comes from HRC’s Religion & Faith Program 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...
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... burdened by state and local laws on marriage equality and non-discrimination. HRC Religion & Faith Program 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,...
Three Wise Men (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
... 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...
Chas' Compilation (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... with people on the basis of fair-mindedness." Harry Knox, director of the religion and faith program 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....
365 Gay News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
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 FAITH PROGRAM 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...
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
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 FAITH PROGRAM 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...
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
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 Faith Program and Diversity department brought over 500 people of faith to Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington D.C. [...] Video: DC Clergy...
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The following personal essay reflecting on the Maine marriage campaign is from Harry Knox, director of HRC’s religion and faith program: “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...
