Faith Archives – Page 5 of 10

Volunteer chaplains are not trained counselors, and should not serve that role in Ohio’s public schools [COMMENTARY]

By Ben Huelskamp (he/they) ● Commentary ● July 25, 2023

The potential is high for the abuse of both LGBTQ+ and non-evangelical-Christian Ohio students.

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Sponsor of Ohio trans youth health care ban claims no religious motive. Sermon suggests otherwise.

By Riley Roliff ● Transgender ● May 24, 2023

A four-year-old recorded sermon given by Ohio state Rep. Gary Click may shine a light on the religious motivations behind Ohio’s proposed health care ban for trans youth.

Fun, Deep and Danceable: Ethan Soza’s Beats Come out of K-Pop and Pain

By Rebecca Vontroba ● Culture ● April 13, 2023

The 26-year-old Cleveland-based singer/songwriter is on the cusp new musical heights after surviving some familial and faith-based lows.

New video captures story behind Ohio church firebombing and drag story hour

By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● April 8, 2023

The 7-minute Vice News story provides a glimpse at the security that had to be provided for the event as well as the action of the day itself.

People of Faith Must Speak out Against Chesterland Church Bombing [COMMENTARY]

By Ben Huelskamp (he/they) ● Commentary ● March 30, 2023

An attack on a place of worship is an attack on all of us.

Cincinnati orgs to hold a drag Purim celebration

By The Buckeye Flame ● Faith ● February 28, 2023

“Glitter, Groggers and Glam” will feature a costume contest, photo booth and more hamantaschen than you could possibly stomach.

“The Bible is totally queer,” says Ohio pastor/theologian offering upcoming (free!) webinar

By Caitlin Fisher ● Faith ● January 6, 2023

An upcoming (FREE!) webinar will explore “Queer Characters and Queer Readings in the Bible,” as presented by an Ohio theologian.

Two Jewish parents crisscross Ohio offering “Kosher Kind Love” to LGBTQ+ people dealing with religious harm

By H.L. Comeriato ● Faith ● January 3, 2023

With homemade signs and hugs, Mordecai and Simkah are offering blessings and support to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced rejection.

The Buckeye Flame’s “Top 6” LGBTQ+ Ohio stories of 2022

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● December 28, 2022

There were certainly some horrible anti-LGBTQ+ Ohio stories in 2022. But please know that there were delightful and empowering ones too!

We confirmed it with an Ohio rabbi: Hanukkah is super gay.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● December 14, 2022

“Look: Hanukkah has flames. It’s flaming, and the flames increase every night.”