religion

a-camp workshop

camp autostraddle

first person

Being Queer And Spiritual (Or Not): The Autostraddle Religion Roundtable

There’s a lot to say about religion and queerness and how the two can (or cannot) interact, which is why we put together this roundtable with 12 different perspectives. We…

the team —

Oct 10, 2013

christianity

greatest hits

first person

If Joan Of Arc Can Do It, Why Can’t I?

Ever since I went to a Halloween party at my friend’s church youth group in 6th grade, I’ve been almost inseparable from my Christian identity. But on November 4th, 2012,…

Mey —

Oct 3, 2013

interview

regular

straddleverse

Straddler On The Street: Mandi

Mandi is the creator of Queerituality.com, a project we told you about a few months ago. She shared the inspiration behind that project, more about her own spiritual journey and…

Vanessa —

Sep 23, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Extends Message of Tolerance for LGBT People, Women and Abortion

Although no change in policy has been proposed, the Pope’s remarks further signal a significant departure in tone and style from predecessors.

Laura Mandanas —

Sep 20, 2013

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Times A-Changing: Even the Church of England Thinks This Ridiculous Homophobic Vicar Is Wrong

Aimi and Victoria Leggett wanted to have their son baptized into the Church of England but were rejected by the local vicar. Thankfully, the rest of the Church of England…

Mey —

Sep 6, 2013

alsoalsoalso

homophobia

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Sheer Dykeadence and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Time to Werk Those Pecs!

Carmen —

Aug 28, 2013

Daily Fix

marriage equality

politics + activism

Religious Gay Acceptance on the Rise; More Than Just Marriage Happening for Gays at the Altar

From President Obama’s reelection after his marriage equality statement to the Pope’s message that that gay people should not be marginalized, the future is looking a little brighter for LGBT…

Jamie —

Aug 19, 2013

Daily Fix

intersectionality

music

Fuck “Burqa Swag”: Why Lady Gaga and I Are Never, Ever, Ever Getting Back Together

This shit is bogus and fucked up.

Carmen —

Aug 7, 2013

international news

islam

tv feature

“Burka Avenger” and Problematising the Problematisation of the Burqa

“Burka Avenger,” Pakistan’s first original animated TV series, features a female superhero who’s sparked a debate about whether her burqa disguise is “cool or conformist.” Why is this still the…

Fikri —

Aug 5, 2013

catholics

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Pope Francis Doesn’t Approve of Gay Marriage or Adoption, But Says “We Shouldn’t Marginalize People For This”

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis remarked in Italian. “We shouldn’t marginalize people for this. They…

Laura Mandanas —

Jul 29, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Exodus International’s President Does the Unthinkable, Explicitly Apologizes to Gay Community

Exodus’s president, Alan Chambers, has posted a comprehensive apology to the gay community on their website.

Rachel —

Jun 19, 2013

alsoalsoalso

black girl dangerous

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Anti-Gay Workplace Discrimination Is Still Happening and Other Stories We Missed This Week

The SCOTUS keeps us waiting, the man keeps us down, and nobody knows what the fuck is going on with Barack Obama these days.

Carmen —

Jun 19, 2013