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Is There Really Such Thing as a “Biblical Marriage?”
August 11, 2017

In my previous blog, I argued that the debate about same-sex marriage is not a secondary issue. To be clear, I didn't thereby say that it's necessarily a "gospel issue" (the phrase can be sloppy)...

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The Debate about Same-Sex Marriage is Not a Secondary Issue
July 31, 2017

That may sound like a bold claim, and maybe it is, but it’s important that you read the previous post before you read this one. In short, there are many methodological questions that often go...

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Is the Debate about Same-Sex Marriage a Primary or Secondary Theological Issue?
July 28, 2017

I hear this question quite often, and my response—which is frustrating to some—is always the same. What do you mean by primary and secondary, and how do you determine what is primary and secondary...

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Eugene Peterson Believes in a Christian View of Marriage After all
July 13, 2017

What a weird week in Evangelicaland. Yesterday, Eugene Peterson was interviewed about his recent and final book, As Kingfishers Catch Fire, and somehow the interview was steered into a discussion...

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Eugene Peterson on Same-Sex Marriage
July 12, 2017

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already heard the news. Pastor, scholar, writer, and professor Eugene Peterson has apparently changed his view on same-sex relations and marriage. I’ll...

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What Should We Call the “Traditional” View of Marriage?
June 28, 2017

I really don’t like labels, but sometimes they are necessary. In the LGBT+ conversation, labels are particularly problematic. They try to stuff complex topics into a single word (or phrase), which...

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Living in Terror as a Gay Christian
Living in Terror as a Gay Christian
April 24, 2017

*The following post is by a friend of mine who wishes to remain anonymous. He's a conservative Christian who experiences same-sex attraction. He grew up in the church, but due to his struggle he...

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How to Talk about Homosexuality: 6 Things Every Straight Christian Should Know
How to Talk about Homosexuality: 6 Things Every Straight Christian Should Know
April 17, 2017

1. Avoid the phrase “the gays” and the term “homosexual.” If you’re a white male and don’t like to be called “white boy,” then you should not refer to gay people as “the gays.” And if you take...

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A Celibate Same-Sex Couple?
A Celibate Same-Sex Couple?
April 10, 2017

I want you to meet a rather unique couple. Their names are Sarah and Lindsey, but don’t form your opinions too quickly. Yes, Sarah and Lindsey are partners. Yes, they are attracted to the same sex...

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What Is a Mixed Orientation Marriage?
What Is a Mixed Orientation Marriage?
April 3, 2017

A “mixed orientation marriage” is where one spouse is straight while the other opposite-sex spouse is attracted to the same sex. History has seen many such marriages end in much pain and confusion...

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