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Why I Started Calling Myself Gay
The following blog is written by Greg Coles and is part 1 of our series, “Gay” vs. ‘”Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. “Gay” is the first word I remember being afraid of. I’d been afraid of plenty of other […]
“Gay” Vs. “Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue
I often hear Christians say that the phrase “gay Christian” is an oxymoron. To be a Christian is to not be gay, they say. Or, even if you still struggle with being gay, it’s just that—a struggle, not an identity. “I don’t call myself a lustful Christian or an adulterous Christian,” the argument goes. “Why […]
Seven Days to Pray the Single Away
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. Normally, I’m reluctant to give specific examples of Christians idolizing marriage. After all, I think most of the Christians who pooh-pooh (metaphorically) the vocation of singleness have good […]
Unsolicited Marriage Advice: Gay Celibate Edition
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. Dear married and marriage-bound Christians, It’s me, your quirky gay celibate friend, here with a bit of marriage advice you probably didn’t ask for. I realize […]
More Thoughts on Scripture, Ethics, and the Meaning of Marriage
I want to thank Karen Keen for taking the time to interact with my review of her book, Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships. It was helpful for me to read through her response (several times now) to gain more insight into her arguments and, perhaps, to clarify where and why I think […]
Christmas with the Celibates
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. When one works in a bakery shortly before Christmas, one hears an inordinate quantity of Christmas pop music. I’m just a part-time employee right now—no more than three […]
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Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships
Questions about same-sex relationships are among the most pressing ethical issues facing the church today. While there has been much written on the topic, Karen Keen’s recent book Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships is a provocative contribution to the discussion.[i] I want to engage various arguments Karen lays out in her book […]
Your Arguments about Sexual Ethics Matter Less than You Think
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. When I teach writing to first-year college students, one of my favorite assignments asks students to write about a time their opinion changed. What, I ask, inspired the […]