Justin Lee on faith, culture, and nuance
Posts about sexuality, gender identity, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
I first became known for my LGBTQ work in Christian spaces, but today I also do a lot of writing and public speaking that has to do with other subjects entirely—like handling political disagreements and building bridges in a polarized culture.
So why are so many of my blog posts and videos on this one topic?
Unfortunately, this is a comparison I’ve heard many times in certain circles. If you’ve heard it (or used it yourself), you may find this video useful.
Netflix has a new documentary out today called “Pray Away” about the ex-gay movement. Here are a few of my thoughts for those of you considering watching it…
I ended my previous video on bisexuality with this question. Here’s what I have to say about the answer.
In my years of speaking on LGBTQ issues, I’ve heard a lot of myths about bisexuality. Here are a few worth debunking.
As a gay Christian, I often hear people claim that any gay person could become straight if they wanted to be. But it’s just not true. Here’s how I respond when I hear people say this.
Here’s another “responding to my critics” video—this one responding to the old “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve” bit.
I often hear people say, “You shouldn’t call yourself ‘gay’ if you’re a Christian; your identity should be in Christ.” At first, that sounds reasonable…but it’s not at all. Here’s why.
I often hear from LGBTQ-affirming Christians who are thrilled to discover a solid affirming Bible argument—then frustrated when they can’t get others to listen to it. The reality is, sending Bible arguments to people rarely changes their minds…unless you do one very important thing first.
If your parents’ faith leads them not to support you when you come out but you still want to maintain that relationship, here are several things you can do. By the way, I also have a page of resources just for parents.