Tag Archives: Faith

Yes, Virginia, we’re everywhere

Posted on April 1, 2006 by David

It looks like other Virginia bloggers have noticed that Some Families Foundation alert. Too Conservative for the most part gets it. The specious implication that opponents of the anti-civil union constitutional amendment are non-religious, the ideological blindness that is causing … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Times

Posted on March 30, 2006 by David

We are fascinated by the idea suggested by the person this writer is responding to, that churches should keep their views on marriage “inside their church.” That’s not at all a bad idea. It’s a little late for that, though, … Continue reading →

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What’s real marriage

Posted on January 28, 2006 by David

Church takes on hot-button issue Loudoun Times-Mirror January 28, 2006 By Eileen M. Carlton The congregations of St. James United Church of Christ in Lovettsville and Clarendon Presbyterian Church in Arlington differ in many ways. But both congregations are united … Continue reading →

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Church Ceremony Celebrates Gay Pairs

Posted on January 23, 2006 by David

Straight Couples Join in Vows of Commitment at Protest Event in Arlington “This is not our choice,” [said Jay Fisette, Arlington County Board member] “It’s been thrust upon us. . . . We yearn for the day when these gestures … Continue reading →

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Nothing To Fear

Posted on September 29, 2005 by David

Fairfax Connection September 29, 2005 By Rev. Kharma Amos, Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, Fairfax It became clear to me this week that we need to prepare ourselves for a long season of fearmongering from religious conservatives in … Continue reading →

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Faith group adds new dimension to gay-rights debate

Posted on July 20, 2005 by David

Augusta Free Press July 20, 2005 By Chris Graham The debate in the faith community over gay and lesbian rights has to date been dominated by religious conservatives whose arguments are focused on biblical passages that they say condemn homosexuality. … Continue reading →

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UCC overwhelmingly votes for “full marriage equality”

Posted on July 4, 2005 by David

On July 4, 2005, the General Synod of the United Church of Christ overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of equal marriage rights for all people, regardless of gender. It marks the first time that one of the nation’s mainline … Continue reading →

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