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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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First gay couple married in Kent County share testimony of faith, love and time at Calvin

Katelyn Bosch
December 4, 2015

When the Supreme Court decided to make gay marriage legal in all 50 states this past June, Calvin alumni Zach and Colby Roanhorse raced to the Kent County office to be the first to file for a marriage...

Presbyterian Church (USA) comes out in support of same-sex marriage

Joshua Van Wyhe
March 26, 2015

Last week the Presbyterian Church (USA) became the largest Protestant group to formally support same-sex marriage. The denomination altered their description of marriage in their constitution (Book of...

Michigan same-sex marriage case goes to Supreme Court

Emily Cole
January 22, 2015

A landmark case challenging the status quo of same-sex marriage in America is moving from Michigan to the Supreme Court. April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse of Hazel Park, Mich., along with couples from other...

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CRC to form committee on homosexuality, but won’t revisit official position

Ryan Struyk
June 12, 2013

The Christian Reformed Church (CRC) synod voted 135-43 to form a committee on homosexuality Wednesday night, but the church will not reexamine its official position, untouched since 1973. The new committee’s...

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Christians should support the legalization of gay marriage

Kellan Day
April 4, 2013

Check out the counterpoint to this article by Connor Sterchi or the introduction to the series by John Kloosterman. As Christians who love the church and are concerned about its well-being, we would like...

Introduction to same-sex marriage op-ed pieces

Introduction to same-sex marriage op-ed pieces

John Kloosterman
April 4, 2013

Christians should support the legalization of gay marriage by Kellan Day and Daniel Camacho Support for same-sex marriage contrary to God’s will by Connor Sterchi This week Chimes is running two pieces...

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Support for same-sex marriage contrary to God’s will

Connor Sterchi
April 4, 2013

Check out the counterpoint to this article by Daniel Camacho and Kellan Day or the introduction to the series by John Kloosterman. When it comes to same-sex marriage and homosexuality, some Christians...

Amash talks drone strikes and gay marriage at Wealthy Theatre

Joseph Matheson
March 28, 2013

The Wealthy Street Theater hosted a discussion on controversial issues of national security and civil liberties. The discussion was organized by the American Civil Liberties Union with Justin Amash, the...

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More than ‘equality’

Kyle Luck
March 28, 2013

This week, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) launched a social media initiative in support of gay marriage encouraging facebook users to change their profile pictures to the organizations logo (a red equals...

Popular votes legalize same-sex marriage in three states

Christine Bennett
November 14, 2012

Election season is finally over, and many breathe a sigh of relief as the onslaught of political ads finally dies down. One voter wryly commented that with Obama was still in office, Republicans still...

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