Queer links
Research in Samoa provides some evidence for the kin selection hypothesis for homosexuality and evidence against treating transsexualism as a disorder.
The strange career of St Sebasian as gay icon.
Polling research suggests Christian anti-gay activism is seriously hurting the standing of Christianity among young Americans: Just a decade ago Christianity had an overwhelmingly positive image among the young, including outsiders, he says. But no longer.
"Our most recent data show that young outsiders have lost much of their respect for the Christian faith." They hold several negative images of Christianity: it is judgmental (87 percent agreed), too involved in politics (75 percent), hypocritical (85 percent), and out of touch (72 percent).
But the predominant negative perception is that Christianity is "antihomosexual." Fully 91 percent of "outsiders" say Christianity is anti-gay. Remarkably, 80 percent of young churchgoers agree:
"In our research, the perception that Christians are 'against' gays and lesbians-not only objecting to their lifestyle"-i.e., sex-"but also harboring irrational fear and unmerited scorn toward them-has reached critical mass. The gay issue has become the 'big one,' the negative image most likely to be intertwined with Christianity's reputation." In short, "A new generation of adults ... now accepts homosexuality as a legitimate way of life." From this book with website. More.
Bahrain is trying to stop suspected homosexuals from entering the country.
Wondering what Gay Republicans should do now regarding the election in November. Assessing the good and bad points of McCain for gays.
Making the gay rights case for Obama for Prez.
The dubious record of the departing head of a major (US) gay rights lobby group.
A couple in Colorado are suing to overturn the State ban on same-sex marriage.
A case about how much right of free speech students have - court rules it is OK to stop a student wearing an anti-gay T-shirt.
An Anglican bishop changes his mind on gays and same-sex relationships.
The strange career of St Sebasian as gay icon.
Polling research suggests Christian anti-gay activism is seriously hurting the standing of Christianity among young Americans: Just a decade ago Christianity had an overwhelmingly positive image among the young, including outsiders, he says. But no longer.
"Our most recent data show that young outsiders have lost much of their respect for the Christian faith." They hold several negative images of Christianity: it is judgmental (87 percent agreed), too involved in politics (75 percent), hypocritical (85 percent), and out of touch (72 percent).
But the predominant negative perception is that Christianity is "antihomosexual." Fully 91 percent of "outsiders" say Christianity is anti-gay. Remarkably, 80 percent of young churchgoers agree:
"In our research, the perception that Christians are 'against' gays and lesbians-not only objecting to their lifestyle"-i.e., sex-"but also harboring irrational fear and unmerited scorn toward them-has reached critical mass. The gay issue has become the 'big one,' the negative image most likely to be intertwined with Christianity's reputation." In short, "A new generation of adults ... now accepts homosexuality as a legitimate way of life." From this book with website. More.
Bahrain is trying to stop suspected homosexuals from entering the country.
Wondering what Gay Republicans should do now regarding the election in November. Assessing the good and bad points of McCain for gays.
Making the gay rights case for Obama for Prez.
The dubious record of the departing head of a major (US) gay rights lobby group.
A couple in Colorado are suing to overturn the State ban on same-sex marriage.
A case about how much right of free speech students have - court rules it is OK to stop a student wearing an anti-gay T-shirt.
An Anglican bishop changes his mind on gays and same-sex relationships.