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One of Target's frequent public statements is that they want customers "to have a great experience every time they visit the chain's stores." But after the large retailer announced in April its locations will allow people to choose which bathrooms and dressing rooms they want to go into, based on the gender they identify as, rather than their birth sex, more than 1.2 million consumers are pledging to avoid the stores altogether. Some estimates indicate Target's corporate financial worth has decreased by $1.8 million.

Prominent evangelist Franklin Graham has accused the LGBT community of attempting to get their "morally bankrupt" message to young children and influence their lives as the U.S. sinks "deeper into secularism."

North Carolina officials sued the U.S. Justice Department on Monday after the department challenged the state's law on public restroom access for transgender people, accusing the agency of "baseless and blatant overreach."

North Carolina officials say they will respond by Monday to the U.S. government's challenge to a controversial law on public restroom access for transgender people, but it was unclear if the state would defy Washington and risk a legal battle.

Christians are hitting back after Mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the New York City Council called for a city-wide boycott of Chick-fil-A due to its public embrace of Christian values.

Evangelist Franklin Graham has slammed Obama of "flaunting sin" after it was announced the U.S. president will soon declare the first-ever national monument recognizing the "struggle for gay rights."

After the American Family Association last week started a boycott petition to encourage consumers to avoid major retailer Target regarding announcing its new company "inclusive" restroom policy for both sexes, nearly 1.2 million people have signed it, at the time this article was published.

A former Missouri State University graduate student who was kicked out of a master's program because he said counseling gay couples violated his religious beliefs is now suing the school.

Former baseball analyst Curt Schilling, who was recently fired from ESPN because he spoke out against allowing biological men in women's bathrooms, has pointed out the hypocrisy of the move, revealing that "some of the biggest racists in sports commentating" work for his former employer.

Evangelist Franklin Graham has joined nearly 1 million people in signing a petition to boycott Target after the company announced it will allow men to go into women's bathrooms if they identify as female.

Colorado Supreme Court judges refused Monday to accept the case of a suburban Denver baker who would not make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, letting stand a lower court's ruling that the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner cannot cite his Christian beliefs or free-speech rights in refusing service.

Transgender public restrooms are a dangerous, new policy, asserts spokespeople of the nonprofit American Family Association. Due to that stance, the association's leaders Friday called for a boycott of Target, after representatives of the consumer retailer announced they will be allowing "transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity."

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz recently slammed ESPN for firing Curt Schilling for speaking out on Facebook about allowing biological men in women's bathrooms and suggested America is "going off the deep end."

Retail giant Target Corp. has announced that it will continue to allow transgender customers and employees to use the bathrooms and fitting rooms of their preference in light of the recent debate around gender-segregated public facility laws.

Legendary Christian singer Pat Boone has accused NBC and Saturday Night Live of "taking Satan's side" following a recent skit which mocked the faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2."

Whole Foods Market is being accused after a pastor claimed a cake with a homophobic slur written on it. The preacher ordered a cake from the Austin-based grocery chain with words "Love Wins" on the top of it. However, he received a cake that says "Love Wins Fags."

In a move that has hailed as a victory for religious freedom, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed a bill Wednesday that removes the names and titles of county clerks from marriage licenses.

In a move that has angered many in the LGBT community, Pope Francis has argued that schools need to teach children to "accept" their natural bodies as they were created by God, and to appreciate their bodies as male and female.

The Rev. Franklin Graham has strongly condemned PayPal after the organization announced it is cancelling plans to bring more than 400 jobs and a $3.6 million investment into Charlotte, North Carolina with its new operation center, because of an objection to the state's recently passed transgender law.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a state measure Tuesday (April 5) that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to same-sex couples based on the employers' religious beliefs. House Bill 1523 was passed by state legislators Friday. Gay rights' advocates have been protesting the law this week, saying the legislation is outright discriminatory.

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory announced Tuesday he will not repeal a state law that now blocks local governments from allowing people to use public bathrooms based on their own selection or personal gender identity. "This political correctness has gone amok," he said. "If you have the anatomy of a man, we firmly believe you shouldn't use the women's restroom, showers or locker facility."

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R) on Tuesday vetoed legislation designed to protect state residents acting on their religious beliefs, including opponents of same-sex marriage. House Bill 757 is a proposed, controversial law that critics, and a mounting number of prominent Georgia business owners, contend would legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination. Groups that supported the bill, including the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, indicate they will fight to revive the legislation.

Walt Disney Co. and its associated Marvel Studios film unit managers will refuse to make future movies in Georgia if the state's Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signs a proposed, controversial law that critics contend would legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination, a company spokesman said Wednesday. Deal has until May 3 to decide whether to sign it. If he does nothing, it will automatically become law without his signature.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed SB 175 legislation Tuesday allowing faith-based groups at college campuses to restrict membership to "like-minded" people. Civil liberty group leaders were quick to oppose such a concept, and some are considering legal challenge options. The new law takes effect July 1, and will prevent public colleges and universities in the state from denying funds or campus resources to religious groups that limit their memberships.

A Texas-based Mormon church leader, who also is an English high school teacher, was charged Thursday with engaging in lewd conduct with underage boys during naked "sex parties" at his home. The educator recently was voted "Teacher of the Year" by his peers.