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Presbyterian Church formally approves gay marriage

The new definition reads: "Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives."

Putin is better on gay issues than Obama, says Franklin Graham

EVANGELIST Franklin Graham is praising Russian President Vladimir Putin for his aggressive crackdown on homosexuality, saying his record on protecting children from gay “propaganda” is better than President Obama’s “shameful” embrace of gay rights.

Pope Francis calls For Catholic Church re-think on gay parents

POPE Francis warned against "administering a vaccine against faith" in a surprise plea for children of gay couples and divorced parents, the AFP is reporting.

Homosexuality is criminal offence, Supreme Court rules

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the decision of the Delhi high court, which had in 2009 decriminalised sexual relation between persons belonging to same sex.

US allows gay troops extra time off to get hitched

THE US Defense Department announced recently that it will make "spousal and family benefits" available no later than Sept. 3, 2013, regardless of sexual orientation, for all service members who can provide a valid marriage certificate.

Ghanian archbishop condemns Desmond Tutu’s homophobic heaven statement

"Archbishop Tutu is respected in the Anglican Church and around the world but this time he has misfired and all Anglican Bishops from Africa, Asia and South America condemn his statement in no uncertain terms," he told Adom News.

Desmond Tutu says would choose hell over ‘homophobic’ heaven

SOUTH African anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu declared that the issue was so close to his heart that he "would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven" and instead choose "the other place."

Televangelist Juanita Bynum confirms sexual affairs with women

"I'VE [done] the drugs. I’ve been with men. I’ve been with women," Bynum told the Frank and Wanda Morning Show on Atlanta's V-103. "It's not a line, it's my life."

Christians should not bully homosexuals: Pat Robertson

CHRISTIAN broadcaster and evangelist Pat Robertson said Christians should show love instead of bullying LGBT students.

UK to okay gay marriage ceremonies in churches

THE United Kingdom may soon allow same-sex couples to hold partnership ceremonies in churches, news reports said. The unions could also be officially known as ‘marriages’.
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