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Bill that allows untrained chaplains in Ohio schools opposed by chaplains themselves during third hearing

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● March 12, 2026

Chaplains, social workers and counselors say untrained chaplains place LGBTQ+ and non-Christian students at risk

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I’m a Christian faith leader and even I don’t think chaplains should be in Ohio schools [COMMENTARY]

By Ben Huelskamp (he/they) ● Commentary ● March 8, 2026

“While HB 531 may, in some sense, seek to resolve the shortage of school counselors in Ohio, it does so at the risk of students.”

Conservative Christian lawmakers push for chaplains to serve as ‘substitute mothers and fathers’ in Ohio public schools

By H.L. Comeriato ● Policy/Legislation ● March 5, 2026

Republican bill inviting volunteer chaplains to minister in Ohio public schools could place LGBTQ+ students at risk

What if the word ‘homosexual’ was never meant to be in the Bible?: Documentary screening and discussion

By Ohio LGBTQ+ Events ● Faith ● February 25, 2026

Geauga SOGI to host documentary screening on the ‘origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians.’

Rural Ohio church offers $5,000 reward for information on Pride flag arson on New Year’s Day

By Ken Schneck ● Rural ● February 17, 2026

Lacking evidence, police consider case closed.

The City Club forum featuring the Center for Christian Virtue had a moderation problem [COMMENTARY]

By Guest Submission ● Commentary ● January 20, 2026

“Someone without institutional stewardship responsibilities could have interrupted more forcefully, drawn clearer lines between empirical claims and moral convictions, and insisted on precision without the risk of the City Club itself being seen as partisan.”

Bill that allows untrained chaplains in Ohio schools opposed by chaplains themselves during third hearing

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I’m a Christian faith leader and even I don’t think chaplains should be in Ohio schools [COMMENTARY]

Conservative Christian lawmakers push for chaplains to serve as ‘substitute mothers and fathers’ in Ohio public schools

What if the word ‘homosexual’ was never meant to be in the Bible?: Documentary screening and discussion

Rural Ohio church offers $5,000 reward for information on Pride flag arson on New Year’s Day

The City Club forum featuring the Center for Christian Virtue had a moderation problem [COMMENTARY]

The City Club of Cleveland hosts Center for Christian Virtue amid protests. Here’s what we saw.

The City Club of Cleveland is hosting the hate-designated Center for Christian Virtue on Friday. Here’s how we got here.

‘This is just indoctrinating.’ Ohio Senate approves bill to allow public schools to display Ten Commandments

Ohio House Education Committee holds first hearing for bill to allow chaplains in public schools