See also various denominational headings; e.g., ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

See also CHURCHES and the note at that heading; FUNDAMENTALISM (CHRISTIANITY); RELIGION

Biblical texts and gays [Prairie Christian Training Centre's annual "Finding Ways to Care" event for gay men, lesbians, and supporters to be held Feb. 17-19].
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 6 (16cm.)

Curing gays [newsnote on religious conference in Halifax on Jan. 20/90; organizer: Barret Horne of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada; co-sponsored by New Beginnings Ministries (director: Pat Allan, "a former lesbian"); gays and lesbians walk out].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 17 (15cm.)

Religion and us [opinion piece regarding need to fight religious bigots and the abuse of religion; emotional and rational reactions of writer]. By Peter Millard.
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 7 (66cm.)

Getting away with hate [Prince George Christian supplies store owner will not face criminal charges for distributing hate literature against gays/lesbians; at this time, Criminal Code does not protect gays/lesbians from hate literature, but gays and lesbians cannot retaliate with similar literature, because religious groups are given protection in Criminal Code; however, B.C. Human Rights Code specifically bans hate literature against gays, although penalty is less than would be if there were Criminal Code ban].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 26 (24cm.)

'Tis the season [author's comments on the unattractiveness of the Christmas season for him, a gay man, and, more generally, for gays]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 6 (44cm.)

Embracing spirituality ["conference titled 'Embracing Spirituality/Embracing Sexuality' will explore lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered realities in a faith context" and will be held in Edmonton, March 20-22, 1998; some details of plans; involves a number of Christian denominations; Svend Robinson will be opening speaker and Bill Richardson will participate].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 14 (36cm.)

The uncomfortable pew [in which author, a United Church minister, states that "we choose whether we are agents of love or hate"; etc.]. By Heather Funk.
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 9 (23cm.)

Anglican activist jailed [Ronald Lwabaayi imprisoned for two months in Kenya, then sent back to home country of Uganda; had written about homosexuality in The Nation; "homophobia is widespread in Africa, particularly in Christian churches"; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 28 (19cm.)

Attitudes changing [Edmonton report on conference regarding issue of gays/lesbians in the church; Diversities Conference: Embracing Spirituality -- Embracing Sexuality held in April; over 100 from many denominations and from across Canada; United Church is "well ahead of most churches in addressing gay and lesbian issues and developing affirming congregations"; Roman Catholics did not attend].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 12 (22cm.)

Gays and the Bible [information on two initiatives in Saskatoon regarding the relationship between gays/lesbians and the Christian church and Bible -- a four-week series of presentations sponsored by University of Saskatchewan Campus Chaplains in conjunction with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Centre on campus, titled "What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality"; and, secondly, a discussion series, "Coming Out to God," at Grace-Westminster United Church].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 8 (24cm.)

Gay by God [American company, Bashert Ministries, Inc., "has launched an educational effort promoting the possibility of being both Christian and gay"; their Web site, www.GaybyGod.org , is an online guide to locating affirming churches, finding books, and locating other welcoming Web sites; also offers support for church leaders; etc.].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 28 (16cm.)