Archbishop Of Canterbury Calls For Global Meeting Of Anglican Leaders
Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, hopes the gathering can resolve a growing rift over female priests and same-sex relationships.
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Kim Davis Back At Work, But Remains Defiant
The Kentucky clerk says she asked that her name and title be taken off marriage licenses but that she won't stop her deputies from issuing them. She says she has "great doubts" the licenses are valid.
Supporters Of Jailed Kentucky Clerk To Hold Prayer Rally
Kim Davis was put behind bars earlier this week for refusing to comply with a federal court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Attorneys For Kim Davis: Marriage Licenses Issued Friday Are 'Void'
After spending the night in jail, Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis tells her lawyers, "All is well," adding that she slept well. She also says she is prepared to stay in jail.
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More North Carolina Officials Refuse To Perform Marriages
Here's What We Know About The Kentucky Clerk Refusing Marriage Licenses
Kim Davis, a born-again Christian, has been divorced three times. When she won her seat for Rowan County clerk, she took over from her mother, who held the position for 37 years.
Kentucky Clerk Denies Marriage License To Two Couples, Despite Judge's Order
Kim Davis, a clerk in Rowan County, has said that issuing the licenses would violate her Christian faith. A federal judge says she must begin issuing licenses.
Same-Sex Marriage Isn't Law Of The Land From Sea To Shining Sea
While the Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, it didn't affect American Indian tribes. The 566 tribes in the U.S. are sovereign, and only 10 have legalized gay marriage.
Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Raises Questions Of Religious Rights, Tax Status
Religious colleges worry that if they stick to their convictions, they may lose tax-exempt status. That happened to Bob Jones University in 1983 because it continued to prohibit interracial dating.
Why My Mom Didn't Say 'I Love You' For 11 Years
When the author came out on Nigerian television, his parents were silent. But now he sees changes in their attitude — and in the anti-LGBT attitudes in his homeland as well.