Gay marriage good for mental health say Australian psychologists In Australia, psychologists are stating they feel the legalization of gay marriage would help in the overall well-being and mental health of the gay and lesbian population in the country. The…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Legal Gay Marriage: Good for Public Health
It is well known that marriage is good for one’s health - both physical and mental, especially for men. This is shown in longer life expectancy, less time spent in hospital stays, and reduced rates of both depression and substance abuse,…
Ruth and Naomi: Dec 20th
The story of Ruth and Naomi is widely quoted by queer writers as an example from Scripture of possible lesbian love: but how relevant is it? Superficially at least, it is just a simple story of exceptionally strong family affection…
Gay Marriage for Germany, France?
While the bulk of English language reporting on gay marriage has focussed on three English - speaking countries, the state level battles in the US, the promise of equality for the UK, and on the political push in Australia, there…
“O Come, ALL Ye Faithful”: Church of the Assumption and Saint Gregory.
Last Saturday evening, I joined with others from London’s Soho Masses for a Christmas Carol Service at the Church of the Assumption and Saint Gregory, Warwick Street, followed by a great Christmas Party. The closing hymn, the always popular “Adeste Fideles” (which…
“All we want for Christmas…..”: Filipino Message to the Bishops.
In terms of sheer numbers, the Philippines is a major Catholic country one that doesn’t often make the headlines in the Catholic press elsewhere, except at Easter (when many Catholics re-enact the Passion by volunteering to be crucified themselves). Perhaps…
House of Lords rejects peer’s challenge to religious civil partnership rules - The motion to reintroduce the ban on civil partnerships in religious premises has been withdrawn by Baroness O’Cathain after it was debated today in the House of Lords.…
Vida Dutton Scudder: Lesbian Saint for Our Times
Vida Dutton Scudder is a rare example of a modern lesbian who is a recognized Christian saint (recognized by the US Episcopal Church, not the Roman Catholics). Her work and message are particularly relevant to the twentieth century, as we…
New Ways Ministry “Next Steps” Retreat, “All Are Welcome” Series.
I really wish I could attend the News Ministry Next Steps Retreat, but that just cannot be (for now). Failing that, I am really looking forward to their “All Are Welcome” series at “Bondings” ALL ARE WELCOME: Say the Words …
Discrimination and Catholic Schools, Australian Edition.
In an unseemly echo of last year’s story from Boulder, Colorado, where a Catholic school refused to educate the children of two lesbian mothers, a school in Broken Hill, Australia, likewise attempted to refuse admission to the kindergarten class to…
