Conservative Christian organizations are increasingly vocal in opposing the rights gained by LGBTQ Americans during the Obama era, feeling emboldened by a Trump administration that prioritizes their beliefs. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a directive favoring religious claims over civil rights for queer individuals, viewed by LGBTQ activists as a 'license to discriminate.' While conservative voices are prominent, progressive Christian groups advocate for inclusion and love, arguing that discrimination against queer individuals harms all Christians, emphasizing the urgent need for a more inclusive narrative within Christianity.
The directive instructs federal agencies to accommodate 'to the greatest extent' possible the claims of people who say their religious freedoms are being violated.
LGBTQ rights activist called Sessions' directive a 'license to discriminate.' Conservative Christian leaders are enthused about the development, seeing it as a win for religious liberty.
Progressive Christian denominations and queer theologians advocate for a gospel of love and inclusion, counteracting the toxic impacts of conservative theology on queer Americans.
When queer Christians suffer, the entire body of Christ also suffers, a belief strongly held by progressive leaders aware of the situation.
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