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Gay Lutheran Preacher OK'd in Norway Norwegians Would Accept a Gay King |
By Rex Wockner International News Report Taiwan Government Plans Gay Forum Taipei, Taiwan's first gay forum has been scheduled for September 3, sponsored by the city government, reported China Times. The Taipei Homosexuality Forum will feature "noted homosexuals" from Taiwan and around the world, including American activists Michael Bronski and Nan Hunter, according to the city's Bureau of Civil Affairs. In preparation for the event, the bureau has printed pamphlets for the general public explaining gay history and culture and that homosexuality is biologically based. It also has published a comprehensive guide to the island's gay groups and meeting places. The bureau also will sponsor a gala, a design show and art shows at Warners Village Square near City Hall in conjunction with the forum. Gay Lutheran Preacher OK'd in Norway
Norwegians Would Accept a Gay King Fifty-nine percent of Norwegians would accept a gay king or queen, a Norsk Gallup poll has found. Two-thirds would have no problem with a gay bishop in the state Lutheran church. Three-fourths wouldn't mind if the prime minister were gay. Telephone pollsters questioned 993 people in early May. |