Yes, you read that right: at Red State, that bastion of solidly right-wing, conservative American political commentary, there’s a post arguing forcefully for marriage equality – from firmly conservative, firmly Christian principles. Sign of the times! We know from opinion…
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How Should Christians Respond to Gay Marriage?
The US Supreme Court hearings this week, and evidence that Pope Francis once supported civil unions for Argentina as an alternative to full marriage equality, has highlighted both the inexorable spread of legal recognition for same – sex couples across…
Matthew Vines “Reformation Project” to Eradicate Homophobia From Church
For centuries, religion has been used as an excuse to exclude and persecute sexual and gender minorities – just as it has been used at times to persecute religious minorities (Jews, Muslims), and ethnic minorities (inSouth Africa and the American…
Another Gay Catholic Blog
Or perhaps not quite so Catholic, but still Christian. “A Brave Faith” describes the site in the strapline as ”One gay Christian’s journey towards authenticity“, and at the foot of the page, adds “About abravefauth: 42 year old gay Christian finding…
Queer Pewroots: My Suggestions
When I shared Slacktivist’s links to LGBT Christian bloggers a few days ago, I promised to add my own suggestions after a little time for thought. It’s a much more complex issue than it might at first seem: just what…
Blessed Are the Queer in Faith: Introduction and Summary
This year’s national conference of Quest, the British association for lesbian and gay Catholics, had as its theme “60 Glorious Years”, tying in with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee year. For my presentation, I took as my title, “Blessed Are the…
Ron Goetz: Straight Ally in Faith, “Bible – Thumping Liberal”
I have an email subscription to Ron Goetz’s blog, “Bible – Thumping Liberal“, where he often has useful posts on biblical passages relating to same – sex relationships (and on countering the infamous clobber passages that don’t, but are believed…
Bible and Homosexuality: Does it Matter?
For Christians, the Bible is obviously important, but on homosexuality, responses differ. For traditionalists, it is a given that scripture “obviously” condemns all forms of same – sex activities, and that sodomy is “the sin that cries out to heaven…
Gay in Uganda – Faith and Sexuality Conference
The challenges to gay Ugandans are severe, and often aggravated by religious groups intent on stoking prejudice and worse. As Chris Morley recently reported, Catholic bishops are now backing the revived bill to criminalize homosexuality, and a government minister (an…
Blessing Same – Sex Unions: “The Jesus Thing to Do”
Church blessings for same-sex couples likely from Advent 2012. The Episcopal House of Bishops has approved liturgy for blessing committed, life-long same- sex unions. The measure must still be passed by the House of Deputies (representing clergy and laypeople), and…
