Christianity & LGBTQ Issues
Of all the issues I write and speak about, I am most widely known for my decades of work at the intersection of Christian faith and LGBTQ issues.
Scroll down for my blog posts on these two topics. In addition:
- My book Torn is the best introductory resource I know of for Christians who are new to the LGBTQ conversation and want to understand better.
- You can bring me to speak to your church or group—not only on LGBTQ issues, but also on topics like forgiveness, rebuilding lost faith, and handling division and disagreement.
- I have an ongoing LGBTQ & Christian video series on YouTube to answer many common questions.
- For more on the Scripture arguments, my Bible and Homosexuality page offers a deeper dive.
Posts on Christianity and/or LGBTQ issues
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“When your sister in Christ tells you that your words trigger upsetting images of rape and sexual violence, you should listen to her, not dismiss her.”
— Rachel Held Evans, discussing a horribly mishandled controversy involving The Gospel Coalition. Well said, Rachel. I stand with you.
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It’s time for everybody’s favorite game show: What’s My Sign?
A wee bit of humor, making fun of the big sign carriers who seem to think God hates just about everyone.
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Sick of Christianity? This one’s for you.
Modern churches have a lot of flaws. But I still think there’s something here worth fighting for.
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The one about grace.
A thought for today. Ultimately, I believe that Christianity is about one central thing: the enormity of the grace of God. That’s really what it’s about, right? That grace is why Jesus came, what he preached, and why he went to the Cross; it’s why God loves us in spite of our sins; it’s why…
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Rachel Held Evans: Is patriarchy really God’s dream for the world?
Rachel Held Evans: Is patriarchy really God’s dream for the world? A thoughtful and well-reasoned Christian argument against patriarchy by Rachel Held Evans. Her thoughts on patriarchy’s effects throughout the world are especially compelling to me.
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The Christian symbolism and faith of… Stephen King?
The Christian symbolism and faith of… Stephen King? Confession: I’m too squeamish for horror stories. But this article is really intriguing to me. What do you think?
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Speaking at Open Door.
Just got back from California, where I spoke at Open Door Ministries this weekend. Here’s the video, in case you’re interested! (The champagne reference at the beginning was part of a joke someone made before I came on stage.)
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These people do not speak for me.
It’s no secret that the media thrives on controversy. When someone says something outrageous, it gets a lot of attention. When someone says something thoughtful and reasonable, we tend to gloss over it. So when polarizing debates happen in our culture, it’s often the guys with the megaphones who get all the press. We let…
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Christian Post: How should the church love a gay couple?
Christian Post: How should the church love a gay couple? Some quotes from me and others in this, part of a series from a conservative Christian publication. Lots of food for thought!
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A different perspective.
Two days ago, I posted a little piece on Amendment One, the North Carolina amendment reinforcing the existing ban on same-sex marriage. It was a little something I posted mostly to encourage my gay and gay-supportive friends to try to understand those who don’t agree with them, instead of just labeling them all “bigots” and…
