Last month’s move by Kazakhstan’s parliament to pass a law banning so-called "LGBTQ propaganda" marks a significant retreat for human rights and free expression in the Central Asian nation. Modeled closely on similar legislation in Russia, the bill prohibits...
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's historic Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey, a significant gesture of respect for the country's Muslim majority and a continuation of interfaith dialogue efforts by past popes. The Pope...
Bayard Rustin, who lived from 1912 to 1987, was an openly gay Quaker civil rights activist who was the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. While primarily an activist and strategist, his life and writings embodied the...
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns (FLGBTQC) is a North American Quaker faith community founded in the early 1970s. Rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light—the presence of God in every person—FLGBTQC champions radical...
Philip Gulley is one of the most visible contemporary progressive Quaker theologians, challenging conservative Christian norms through his roles as a pastor, essayist, and author. His theology is rooted in the core Quaker belief in the "Inner Light," emphasizing...
An Axios mid-November article, titled "Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World," reported on data from the Gallup World Poll, highlighting a profound and rapid decline in the importance of religion in American life. The article’s central finding...
