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Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
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Wicked? Homophobic wizards, gay witches and the fight for acceptance in the Wicca community

Wicked? Homophobic wizards, gay witches and the fight for acceptance in the Wicca community | In The Name Of God | Scoop.it

Though ‘Wicca’ and ‘paganism’ are often used interchangeably, paganism encompasses a diverse community including Druids, Shamans, Odinists and Heathens.  Wicca itself, has many sub-sections: Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Faery, Pictish and Kitchen Wicca are among the many. Though no single set of beliefs, tests or practices are shared by them all, they can be roughly characterised by: polytheism, the belief in multiple deities; pantheism, the belief that the spiritual and material universes are connected; belief in the afterlife; and an emphasis on ritual. And, like any widespread belief, paganism is not immune to infighting and disagreements.

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LGBT Mormons share their struggles - Salt Lake Tribune

LGBT Mormons share their struggles - Salt Lake Tribune | In The Name Of God | Scoop.it
KUTV 2News LGBT Mormons share their struggles Salt Lake Tribune As president of Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families and Friends, Randall Thacker has met many members of the LGBT community who have faced pain, frustration and confusion when...
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Christians Are a Cause of LGBT Oppression So We Have to Be a Part of the Liberation!

Christians Are a Cause of LGBT Oppression So We Have to Be a Part of the Liberation! | In The Name Of God | Scoop.it
There is a deplorable and tragic common thread that ties together recent, global acts of oppression against LGBT people: Christian complicity.... (Christians are a cause of LGBT oppression so we have to be a part of the liberation!
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Must Read: No such thing as porn 'addiction,' researchers say

Must Read: No such thing as porn 'addiction,' researchers say | In The Name Of God | Scoop.it
Journalists and psychologists are quick to describe someone as being a porn "addict," yet there's no strong scientific research that shows such addictions actually exists. So says a clinical psychologist in practice in a large behavioral health program.

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The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics

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The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics, a new documentary-style film produced by Catholics for Choice, sets the record straight about Catholic social teaching on issues related to sex and sexuality.


“The Secret History of Sex, Choice and Catholics” features interviews with leading experts in the fields of theology, philosophy and ethics who examine Catholic traditions, teachings and beliefs on the following key issues:

  • Abortion & Contraception
  • HIV & AIDS
  • Sex & Sexuality
  • New Reproductive Health Technologies
  • Religion in Public Policy

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The Secret Lives of the Vatican’s Gay Cardinals, Monks, and Other Clergy Members

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With a new Pope promising reform, Michael Joseph Gross reports from Rome on how the Catholic Church’s gay clergy members navigate the paradox of their lives.
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Las vidas secretas de los cardenales homosexuales del Vaticano y otros miembros del clero.

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I met my boyfriend on ChristianMingle

I met my boyfriend on ChristianMingle | In The Name Of God | Scoop.it
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Two Spirit People

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An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
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