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An ecumenical gathering of Christian leaders discussed how denominations can more effectively do LGBT advocacy. One step taken by the Indiana Disciples of Christ was to remove barriers for LGBT inclusion in the denomination. A music teacher fired from a Christian school describes how music helped him through his ordeal.
The new San Francisco Archbishop, Salvatore Cordileone, is worrying Catholics, and even drawing a protest from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Bishop Cordileone is still working against the tide of Catholics who support LGBT equality in America as well as in Ireland. African-American Christians are also increasing support for marriage equality as well. One man in Minnesota vandalized several churches with anti-LGBT and anti-religious messages, but seems to not be connected to the proposed constitutional amendment in the state. But all the state campaigns are highlighting faith in their television ads. 
Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation banning so-called “ex-gay” therapies in California, which was advocated for by a coalition of religious organizations and celebrated by Pagans. Jewish organizations are joining the legal case against DOMA.
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson has been promoting his new book, God Believes in Love. The Methodist organization Church Within A Church celebrates its 10th anniversary. Films about gay Mormons were screened while a film about gay Muslims was banned. And personal stories tell us what it means to be gay and Jewish or gay and Seventh Day Adventist.
Baptist
- Southern Baptists Offer ‘Modest Proposal’ — Ban Same-Sex Marriage
- New Civil Rights Movement, October 1, 2012
Black Churches
- Rev. Al Sharpton & Rev. Jesse Jackson Coming out to Support Gay Marriage
- Orlando Advocate, September 26, 2012
- Changing Black Attitudes Could Boost Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland
- Stateline, October 1, 2012
Catholic
- Catholic, Republican, Pro-Gay Marriage [VIDEO]
- Theoblogy, September 20, 2012
- Notre Dame staff seek gay, lesbian protections
- New England Cable News, September 26, 2012
- Catholic bishops rev up political machine to fight the gays
- Chicago Pride, September 27, 2012
- Salvatore Cordileone: Gay Rights Advocates Will Protest Archbishop-Elect Installation Mass
- SF Weekly, September 27, 2012
- Catholic Church increasingly ‘isolated’ in attitude to homosexuality – Mary McAleese
- The Independent, September 28, 2012
- A Catholic's case for marriage equality
- Baltimore Sun, September 29, 2012
- San Francisco’s New Archbishop Worries Gay Catholics
- New York Times, September 29, 2012
- Surprise?! Poll shows Catholics favor legal recognition of gay relationships at higher than average rates
- Chicago Tribune, October 1, 2012
- Anti-gay record of incoming archbishop scrutinized by supervisors
- San Francisco Chronicle, October 2, 2012
- Paul Ryan Attended Mass At A Gay Friendly Catholic Church
- Instinct Magazine, October 2, 2012
- Rowan Williams Says Christians Should Be Less Condemning of Gays and Lesbians
- Christian Post, October 3, 2012
Christian
- Man charged in vandalism of Buffalo churches
- Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 28, 2012
- Music As My Refuge: Then and Now
- Huffington Post, September 30, 2012
Disciples of Christ
- Disciples of Christ Church in Indiana Approves LBGT Inclusion
- Religion Dispatches, October 1, 2012
Episcopal
- Episcopal bishop: Gay marriage is a ‘conservative proposal’
- Seattle Post Intelligencer, September 26, 2012
- ‘God Believes in Love’ by Gene Robinson
- The Boston Globe, September 27, 2012
- Bishop Gene Robinson on Media Matters: NOM Has No Respect for LGBT People
- GLAAD, October 1, 2012
“Ex-Gay”
- Believe Out Loud Joins Faith Groups To End Dangerous Psychological Abuse Of Minors
- Believe Out Loud, September 19, 2012
International
- Kyrgyzstan Bans Gay Documentary
- Ria Novosti, September 28, 2012
- US Christian right links with Zimbabwe’s Mugabe to suppress gay rights
- Global Post, October 2, 2012
- Russian Pol’s Cure For The Gays: Fasting And Prayer
- Queerty, October 2, 2012
Jewish
- Twice Blessed: Being Gay and Jewish
- Huffington Post, September 28, 2012
- Jewish Organizations Join DOMA Appeal
- Tablet Magazine, September 28, 2012
Marriage Equality
- Faith Leaders Across Washington State Gather to Endorse Approving Ref 74
- The Seattle Lesbian, September 27, 2012
- WATCH: Washington Ads Highlight Faithful Support for Marriage Equality
- Advocate, October 1, 2012
- Amendment would tell some children that their family doesn't measure up
- Minnesota Public Radio, October 2, 2012
- Faith Front and Center in Marriage Equality Ads
- GLAAD, October 2, 2012
Methodist
- Church Within A Church Movement observes anniversary Oct. 19-21
- Windy City Media Group, September 26, 2012
Mormon
- Cronkite faculty associate publishes book on gay rights, Mormonism
- Downtown Devil, September 27, 2012
- Director of filmed-in-Portland 'The Falls' talks about Mormonism, love and coming out
- Oregon Live, September 29, 2012
Muslim
- L.A. Panel Explores Challenges of Islam and Homosexuality
- Edge Boston, September 29, 2012
- Kyrgyzstan: Rights Activists Condemn Ban on Gay Muslim Documentary
- Eurasianet, October 1, 2012
- Let's Talk About Sex, Muslims
- Huffington Post, October 2, 2012
Pagan
- Pagan Psychotherapist Celebrates Conversion Therapy Ban in California
- Pathos, October 1, 2012
Presbyterian
- Canton church splits with governing body over gay clergy issue
- Canton Rep, September 29, 2012
Seventh Day Adventist
- I am a Seventh-Gay Adventist
- Huffington Post, September 25, 2012
United Church of Christ
- Wyoming UCC celebrates National Coming Out Day despite local obstacles
- United Church of Christ News, September 26, 2012
- Ecumenical leaders begin work for LGBT advocacy at summit
- United Church of Christ News, September 28, 2012