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Sexuality Debate Divides Anglican Bishops

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2008 Here's the condensed version of this story: A once-per-decade Anglican bishop conference looms in Canterbury, England; some bishops are upset due to growing acceptance of homosexuality in Anglican-affiliated churches; said bishops decide to boycott Canterbury conference and start their own in Jerusalem. So there! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Catholic Church Still Out of Touch

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2006 The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted overwhelmingly to back the Vatican's stand against gay sex, marriage and adoption. The group also renewed its opposition to contraception, though only 4 percent of Catholic Americans abide by the ban. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Episcopalians Reject Ban on Gay Bishops

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2006 Proof that not all religious groups are reflexively hateful and intolerant of homosexuality. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Religious Leaders Band Together Against Gay Marriage

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2006 About 50 prominent religious leaders--including Catholic cardinals and archbishops -- have signed a petition in support of a constitutional amendment blocking same-sex marriages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )