Russia's Federation Council, the upper house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, on Wednesday unanimously approved a law banning indoctrination materials promoting non-traditional sexual relationships, pedophilia, and the dissemination of information about LGBT people in the media, the Internet, ads, literature, and movies.
South Carolina’s Republican governor has asked a federal court to protect the state’s right to partner with faith-based foster care groups to provide homes for children in need.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints indicated support Tuesday for legislation that would require states to recognize same-sex marriages performed under other states’ laws and repeal any federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, despite previously supporting efforts against same-sex marriage legalization.
An attorney with conservative legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is warning the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act could end up “completely blowing up the understanding of marriage” while also sparking increased legal battles for Christians.
