South Africa’s Chief Justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng, last week spoke of the value of religion in the public sphere, and added that in his view, the law should prohibit divorce and adultery. This led to some worried speculation by gay activists…
Monthly Archives: June 2014
The Tragic Double Meaning for “Ugandan Martyrs”
For queer Christians, the phrase “Ugandan Martyrs” carries a tragic double meaning. In Catholic hagiography, it refers to the execution / martyrdom in 1886 of a band of young men, pages in the Royal court of the Bugandan King Mwanga…
A Darwinian Conundrum: Why Menopause?
Simplistic Darwinian reasoning would require the reproductive cycle to match longevity, insofar as animals normally have no reason to survive if they are unable to reproduce. Virtually all middle – age women menopause….(and are ) totally unable to reproduce. ………If…
Rev. Phebe Ann Coffin Hannaford, Pioneering “Lesbian” Minister
b. May 6, 1829 d. June 2, 1921 Gay and lesbian clergy have been around for a long time - right from the start of ordained ministry (barring some quibbles over terminology: the words “gay” and “lesbian” do not apply…
Growth in Support for Gay Adoption More Rapid than for Gay Marriage
It’s been widely noted how rapidly approval for same - sex marriage has become mainstream, at least in the USA and Western Europe. What’s been less well known, is how support for adoption by same - sex couples has grown even…
Queer Saints for June
Catholic tradition honours the remarkable men and women who have contributed significantly to its heritage by recognising them as saints. Secular tradition like to remember specific events or causes by setting aside specific dates for their observance. This page is a…
Grammick: “The Best News (for LGBT Catholics) in a LONG Time”
In a facebook post, Sr Jeannine Grammick (founder of New Ways Ministry), wrote “This news about a Catholic lesbian meeting with one of Pope Francis’ advisors is the BEST news I’ve read in a long time!” What was she referring…
