What's Going On?

Yes, there’s a lot going on in Washington lately. Yes, that was an understatement.

Much of what is happening includes confusing names and surprisingly quick actions. Should we support or oppose the so-called “First Amendment Defense Act”? What’s happening at the state level for and against the rights of LGBTQ people? How do these actions adversely affect women, children, and families of all kinds?

This 2017 Preview & Next Steps from the Human Rights Campaign provides an in-depth view of pro-equality and anti-lgbtq state and local legislation.

And this report on the Policies and Reports from the Human Rights Campaign explains that the so-called “First Amendment Defense Act” would roll back critical protections for LGBTQ people and their families without actually protecting our churches in any way.

Also, we have posted to our Current Events and Issues section of the GLAD website these Faith Based Talking Points re: Potential Trump Administration RFRA Executive Order. You might find this useful for a clearer understanding of the issues involved as well as for discussions and sermons.