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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Questions from Christians #1: “Doesn’t the Bible say it’s a sin to be gay?”
This is by far the most common question I get about faith and sexuality. It’s a huge, complicated question, but people always want a short, simple answer. You want short? Okay, here goes. Question: Doesn’t the Bible say it’s a sin to be gay? Short Answer: No. That’s the most concise answer I can give.…
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New series: Questions from Christians about Gay People.
A few weeks ago, I asked you for some of the questions you often hear from Christians about gay people. I’ve selected my favorites to answer right here on the blog—questions like “Doesn’t the Bible say it’s a sin to be gay?”, “Why do gay people feel the need to tell everyone they’re gay?”, and…
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Invisible.
One of my all-time favorite TV shows was the workplace comedy Better Off Ted—which is probably the worst name I’ve ever seen for such a funny show. (Until I actually saw the show, I mistakenly imagined it was about dead people, like Dead Like Me or Pushing Daisies. It’s not.) Better Off Ted was a…
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Here’s an article on celibate gay Christians.
Rarely, outside of my own organization, do I hear anyone talk about what we call “Side B” celibate gay Christians—those who are attracted to the same sex but believe it would be wrong for them to act on those desires. Today, Yahoo has an article up on that very subject. It’s short, but I think…
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Why I’m glad I lost my innocence.
I just saw The Great Gatsby this week. And—what do you know!—I rather enjoyed it. As a kid, I had to read the novel in English class, and I hated it. I think this is for at least 3 reasons: 1. It had an ugly cover. (Yes, I know it’s considered a work of art.…
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If Christians have a bad reputation, maybe it’s because we need more empathy.
Last week, CNN.com ran an article asking if Christians are a “hated minority.” In the piece, some evangelical Christians suggest that they are being demonized for expressing their religious view that homosexuality is a sin, and that this is proof that Christian views are no longer tolerated in American society. I had several initial responses to…
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Gay pride festivals: a real-life follow-up.
On Friday, I answered a reader question about why some gay people dress or act provocatively at Gay Pride events. Imagine my surprise when, only hours after I published that post, a friend informed me that there was a local LGBT festival going on near me the very next day! So with that reader’s question still…
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“If being gay isn’t about sex, why are pride parades so sexual?”
A reader wrote: I have no comments but a question. If it is not about sex, then why have the gay pride parades across the nation that promote sexual acts. The way people dress in the parades flaunts sexual acts, shows nudity etc. Why must they be outlandish in the dress and behavior? Just saying.…
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Four ways Christians are getting the gay debate wrong.
After basketball star Jason Collins came out as gay, a lot of Christians missed the mark with their responses. Here are four things you should never do—from a fellow Christian.
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Question from a mother
A mom writes: My teenage daughter recently told me that she is bisexual. I told her thank you for sharing such a huge fact with me and for trusting me and that I am honored by her trust. I told her I love her and that God loves her and she will never be punished…
