Can Christians Attend Gay Weddings?
by Carl R. TruemanIt’s easy to decry right-wing scaremongering in the abstract, far more difficult to give advice to real people who have to make decisions that could cost them their careers. Continue Reading »
As a Gay Catholic, I Don't Feel Seen by Pope Francis
by Sebastian AlvarezIt is my hope that Pope Francis will start to make a sincere effort to encourage and accompany those of us who are trying to live according to the teachings of the Church. Continue Reading »
Why Conservatives Keep Bending the Knee to Gay Rights
by Clement J. HarroldWithout a return to God-centered, family-first conservatism, the moral and spiritual health of our culture will continue to decline, even if we pull off the occasional victory. Continue Reading »
Learning From the UMC's Mistakes
by John LomperisAs the United Methodist Church goes through an increasingly bitter, slow-motion divorce, it offers an important cautionary tale for the rest of the body of Christ. Continue Reading »
Imagining a Heretical Cardinal
by Thomas J. PaprockiUnfortunately, it is not uncommon today to hear Catholic leaders affirm unorthodox views that, not too long ago, would have been espoused only by heretics. Continue Reading »
The Puzzle of 303 Creative
by Hadley ArkesLorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative Websites, is readily willing to serve people regardless of their “sexual orientation,” but she is not willing to make a gesture of accepting same-sex marriage by designing a website to celebrate same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »
The Church of England Takes a “Third Way” on Gay Marriage
by Carl R. TruemanIf gay partnerships are legitimate, why deny them the status of marriage? And if they are not legitimate, why bless them? Continue Reading »
What’s at Stake in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
by Mark MovsesianAlthough it’s not clear what the ultimate reasoning will be on 303 Creative, based on last week’s argument, it seems likely the Court will come down on the side of free speech. Continue Reading »
Greetings from the Rainbow Reich
by R. R. RenoThe Rainbow Reich and its agenda of cultural deregulation is the natural partner to the most ambitious programs of economic deregulation, which is why corporate American embraces it. Both destroy protections of the weakest and most vulnerable in the name of “freedom.” Continue Reading »
Catholic Chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich
by R. R. RenoThe German Catholic Church is doing something similar to the Episcopal Church, serving as a chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich—the empire of diversity, equity, and inclusion that flies the rainbow flag. Continue Reading »
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