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Listening to Failure
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received some criticism from conservative Christians who are concerned about what I’ve written on this blog. Mostly their criticisms boil down to a single point: they...
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Confession: I’m Angry
They say confession is good for the soul, so it’s time for me to be honest. I’m angry. I’m trying very hard to be as neutral and hospitable as I can towards the traditional perspective on gay marriage...
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A Love Letter to People I’ve Hurt
Let me tell you a story. Everyone was telling me to start a blog. “You are such an awesome writer, Stephen.” They all said, “I think you have such good things to say, and you need to write again. It’s...
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In Which I Reveal My “Side”
In the aftermath of recent discussions on my blog, I realized that it might have been helpful for me to have revealed where I currently stand on the Side A/Side B spectrum much sooner (for those who...
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Sociopathic Theology
On Monday, I shared the turning point of my journey that led me away from a rigid Side B perspective (the belief that gay marriage is not in God’s design for humanity and is therefore sinful.) I wanted...
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Around the Campfire
Today’s guest post is from my good friend Jacob, who has been on a similar journey regarding faith, sexuality, and relationships. In this post, he meditates on the journey of faith as a gay Christian....
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Surprised by Celibacy: A Lament
First, I need to talk about hurt, and anger. I believe that, when it comes to the Church and discussions about sexuality, we have two default modes for hurt and anger. The first is to hide them, be...
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To Grieve With Those Who Grieve
As I’ve told my personal story of failure and anguish within Side B (the traditional perspective on gay marriage and sexuality), and communicated with others who share similar experiences, a troubling...
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Falling in Love
For anyone who has spent any amount of time reading this blog, you have probably picked up on the fact that the traditional perspective on gay marriage (what some call “Side B”) is a bit of a sore spot...
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Celibacy as a Death Sentence
Several months ago, I had a conversation with a dear lesbian friend of mine who believes that, while it is okay to have a gay orientation, it would be sinful for her to act on her desires and be...
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