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Bishop’s Apology, Reversal a Positive Step
‘Admitting mistakes is an act of great courage and an important moral responsibility,’ said HRC’s Winnie Stachelberg
HRC Concerned About Attempt to Block WorldPride Festival
‘We are deeply saddened that faith leaders are missing an opportunity to highlight the teachings of love and justice of their faith traditions,’ said HRC’s Joe Solmonese.
Election of Pope Benedict XVI Portends Further Conflict Between Church and GLBT Community
‘We hope that Pope Benedict XVI will follow the biblical tradition of expressing love and compassion for all,’ said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
Church Decision to Keep Lesbian Minister Another Step Toward Fairness
'The United Methodist Church reaffirmed their commitment to inclusion and equality with its decision to retain the Rev. Beth Stroud,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese. 'The church's own words say it best: "Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors."'
Soulforce Protest Against Anti-Gay Focus on the Family Applauded
'The fair-minded Soulforce members and their allies who braved arrest to protest against the extremist Focus on the Family are true heroes,' said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
HRC Encourages Fair-Minded People of Faith to Speak Out on this National Day of Prayer
'Out of the great religious heritage of this country, with its assertion that all persons are children of God, came the inspired vision of a nation where the rights and freedoms of citizens would be protected and preserved — even from the majority,' said Bishop Gene Robinson.