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Sexual abuse accuser calls Ga. pastor ‘predator’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:12:28 +0000

(Atlanta) One of the young men accusing megachurch Bishop Eddie Long of coercing him into a sexual relationship told a TV interviewer that he loved the pastor and considered him a father figure,(...)

Anti-gay megachurch pastor’s flock standing by him

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:53:09 +0000

(Lithonia, Ga.) Many followers of embattled Baptist megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long remained unwavering in their support as their pastor vowed to fight like David versus Goliath against(...)

4th man sues Ga. megachurch pastor

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:41:33 +0000

(Atlanta) A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long’s megachurch is suing the prominent pastor, claiming Long coerced him into a sexual relationship.

The lawsuit was filed by Spencer(...)

Ga. pastor’s youth academy preached sexual control

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:22:03 +0000

(Atlanta) Bishop Eddie Long’s boys’ academy guided teens through their “masculine journey” with lessons on financial discipline and sexual control, right down to a little card the students had(...)

Trial: Prop. 8 supporters show some churches opposed ban

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:02:36 +0000

(San Francisco) Lawyers defending California’s gay marriage ban produced campaign fliers and other documents Thursday showing some churches in the state opposed the 2008 ballot measure that(...)

Florida Episcopal bishop permits blessing of married gay couples

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:37:49 +0000

From Steve Rothaus’ excellent blog:

Posted Wednesday to Southeast Florida Episcopal Bishop Leo Frade’s blog (via Steve Rothaus)

For a long time in the life of the Episcopal Church we have(...)

Episcopal bishops OK prayer for gay couples

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:12:14 +0000

Episcopal bishops authorized the church Wednesday to start drafting an official prayer for same-sex couples, another step toward acceptance of gay relationships that will deepen the rift between the denomination and its fellow Anglicans overseas.

Gay clergy eligible for all Episcopal ministry

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:20:54 +0000

(New York) Episcopalians declared gays and lesbians eligible for “any ordained ministry” Tuesday, a vote expected to upset world Anglican leaders who had sought a clear moratorium on(...)

Episcopal church to affirm gay clergy

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:03:04 +0000

(New York) The Episcopal Church moved Monday toward affirming their acceptance of gays and lesbians for all roles in ministry, despite pressure from fellow Anglicans worldwide for a decisive(...)

Gay bishop rejoices in NH’s gay marriage vote

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:03:05 +0000

(Concord, NH) It was tough enough to get New Hampshire’s lawmakers and governor to approve gay marriage, but Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson says there’s an even tougher job ahead: getting(...)