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Megachurch pastor denies abuse allegations

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:30:31 +0000

(Atlanta) The megachurch pastor accused of luring four young men into sexual relationships categorically denied the allegations for the first time in a court filing Monday, saying he was only a(...)

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(...)

Brazil: Priest charged with 8 abusing boys

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:56:38 +0000

(Rio de Janeiro) A Roman Catholic priest in Brazil is facing charges he abused eight boys in cases dating back to 1995, prosecutors said Wednesday, adding to a growing list of allegations(...)

Lutherans begin gay clergy discussion in Minn.

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:00:52 +0000

(Minneapolis) Leaders of the country’s largest Lutheran denomination began discussing Monday whether or not to allow people in same-sex relationships to serve as clergy.

The Evangelical Lutheran(...)

Lowenstein: DC Clergy come out in support of gay marriage

Jenna Lowenstein — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:16:25 +0000

The fight for marriage equality in DC has, thus far, played out as you might expect. The anti-gay forces have explicitly sought to divide the city on lines of race and faith, and tried to(...)

Pastors lobby Congress to support LGBT bills

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:00:36 +0000

(Washington) More than 300 gay-positive clergy were on Capitol Hill today, urging Congress to support LGBT rights bills.

It is the second time the lobbying effort known as Clergy Call has been(...)

Lutheran Church takes steps toward gay ordination

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:43:34 +0000

(Minneapolis, Minnesota) Brad Froslee was installed as pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church at a special Sunday service attended by dozens of his fellow pastors, as well as Froslee’s proud parents(...)

Lutheran council thwarts move to toughen gay clergy vote

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:33:17 +0000

(New York City) The highest body in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has rejected a bid by conservative clergy to make it tougher to gain approval for LGBT clergy.

The denomination(...)

Conservative Lutheran leader critical of gay clergy plan

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:04:07 +0000

The president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod expressed "great disappointment and deep sadness" over a proposal that would allow gays and lesbians in committed relationships to serve as clergy in the larger and more liberal Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.