Desmond Tutu: I'd Choose Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven

July 27, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Desmond Tutu: I'd Choose Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven Desmond Tutu denounced religions that discriminate against LGTB-identified people by making some very strong statements during the United Nations' launch of its gay-rights program in Cape Town this Friday, reports AFP. He leaves no doubt about his opinions regarding LGTB rights, declaring: I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this. He added: I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place.  Continue reading... Catholic Hospital Reaches Out Unexpected Hand To LGBT Youth A National Shrine For Your Pet's Ashes? Dying Teenage Song Tops The Charts Desmond Tutu: I'd Choose Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven Utah Teen Survives Spanish Train Wreck Pope Francis Wins Twitter! Desmond Tutu: I'd Choose Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven Pope Francis Wins Twitter! Desmond Tutu: I'd Choose Hell Over A Homophobic Heaven Viral Story Of 'Homeless' Pastor Is Heartwarming, Fake? New Hampshire Mother Banned From Praying Outside Of Public School IMAM KHALID LATIF Ramadan Reflection Day 18: Adoption, Foster Care and the World's Forgotten Children Throughout the Qur'an we find verse after verse that tells us to be kind to orphans and to treat with affection, care and dignity. We should all take a moment to reflect on what is keeping us from being of better assistance to those children who have no parents or families. Continue reading... ROSEMARIE PACE The Trayvon Martin Case and the Law, But Whose Law? Many like to describe our country as a country of laws and a Christian country, but is it possible to be both when civil law so badly contradicts the laws that Christ taught us? Continue reading... TRACY LEE Pope Francis Takes to the Streets of Copacabana Chanting "Papa Francisco" to the rhythm of bossa nova music, pilgrims from all over the world packed the glitzy Copacabana beachfront in the rain and unusually cold Rio weather Thursday night, to welcome history's first Latin American pope for World Youth Day. Continue reading... ALISON CAYNE Mr. Berry, Meet Rabbi Sacks What prepares children for citizenship, adulthood, social responsibility, and the ability to connect meaningfully with other people? And for those of us without children: What prepares us for those things? Continue reading... MICHAEL WEAR The Evangelical Church and Racial Reconciliation How should the evangelical church help to "solve this race problem?" The answer is the same as it was 50 years ago: not just by sparking a "national conversation," but by examining our hearts and reforming our laws. That is how we start to reconcile that segregated Sunday morning. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003