Category - accepting evangelicals

UK Christians welcome US Episcopal resolutions on gays

staff writers — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:37:14 +0100

A leading UK network of Anglicans working for the full inclusion of lesbian and gay people in the life and ministry of the church has welcomed the US Episcopal Church's affirming stance.

Evangelicals urge Church of Scotland to back the ministry of gay people

staff writers — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:28:44 +0100

A strong statement from a range of evangelical organizations has called on the Church of Scotland to affirm the membership and ministry of gay people in the church on biblical and traditional grounds - in opposition to anti-gay activists.

Actor tells anti-gay hate 'church' to seek a better way

staff writers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:31:50 +0000

Actor Sean Penn, who won an Oscar this week for his portrayal of assassinated gay politician Harvey Milk, told members of anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church to reach beyond hate to their better selves.

Condemning anti-gay hate does not go far enough, say Evangelicals

staff writers — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:39 +0000

Four Evangelical groups who believe the churches need a positive change of heart and mind on homosexuality have said condemning hate groups is not enough. They want Christian acceptance of gay people.

Evangelicals thinking again about sexuality

Simon Barrow — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:10:30 +0100

This week an initiative called 'Would Jesus discriminate?' will give evangelical Christians who question the anti-gay 'party line' a chance to make their voices heard.

Who would Jesus discriminate against? ask pro-gay evangelicals

staff writers — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:33:21 +0100

Contrary to the popular media image, many evangelicals are not anti-gay, says a UK campaigning network which draws hundreds of evangelical Christians and their friends together. This week they are backing the launch of a church education initiative on Jesus and prejudice.